Specs

Rewind Kit specs

Setup notes and briefing numbers for Rewind Kit.

Reel capacity and web limits

The Rewind Kit specs set out the technical points that matter. Print teams comparing reel capacity, web handling, and line fit can review the unit before adding it to a press path. Keep it alongside the main Rewind Kit details during machine planning.

Check the unwind and rewind roll diameter before anything else. Rewind Kit specs must match the web width, substrate gauge, and core size used on the press, whether the job is BOPP, PET, paper label stock, or unsupported film. On South African sites, line speed also needs to be weighed against supply stability and the space available behind the press frame.

Setup sheets should record tension range, shaft type, and direction of rewind. Include sensor positions, splice clearance, and any guarding changes made during fitment so the next shift can restart without guessing. A clear photo of the dancer, nip area, and finished reel helps when operators compare the machine to the spec page.

h2>Reel build and web control points

p>Machine planning for this unit should record maximum reel diameter, core size, shaft type, and the web widths used on your current press. Add tension range, unwind or rewind direction, and whether the line handles unsupported film, paper labels, or laminate stock. Those details matter when the Rewind Kit is fitted to CI, narrow-web, or stack equipment for slit reels, inspection rewinds, or short corrective runs.

Cross-check the Rewind Kit data with the main machine drawing before ordering brackets, shafts, or controls. If the unit is moving through Durban Port or onto a plant in Bellville, confirm access width, offloading method, and the receiving press model against the spec record. Use the contact form to send reel width, current core size, and the discharge end layout.

Maximum reel diameter listed clearly
Tension settings noted per substrate
Core size and shaft type confirmed

Site conditions that affect rewind

Older press halls often leave limited room for roll removal and operator access. Rewind Kit specs should therefore be checked against aisle width, hoist access, and the side from which finished reels are taken off. Plants running export work may also need tighter control over roll edge quality and traceable setup records.

p>Along the coast, salt-laden air can shorten cleaning intervals on rollers, shafts, and exposed electrical fittings. On inland sites, dust build-up often shows first on guides, sensors, and brake components during long label or film runs. Load-shedding plans should also cover restart checks for tension settings, reel alignment, and splice quality before production resumes.

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Information needed for planning

Send the press model, current line speed, and the substrate range first. Add any issue with telescoping reels, loose winding, tracking drift, or uneven edge build so the spec review addresses the actual fault rather than a generic configuration.

Keep this sheet with the main Rewind Kit page, machine layout, and electrical notes during procurement. When installation details change on site, update the recorded shaft length, guarding arrangement, and operator side so the final specification matches the press as fitted.

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