Converting Focus - January 2012

The new Splicer features CTC's Clamshell Splicer mechanism, which opens 90 degrees into a horizontal plane providing a flat work table to more easily prep the splice. The two unwind shafts for the supply rolls are located at the bottom of the machine close to the floor minimizing material handling during roll loading.

The Splicer also features CTC's "Splice at any speed" System, which guarantees that a change in line speed during the splice will not affect the registration of preprinted materials. Additional options include: splice in register, Ethernet interface, heat seal splicing, wash down or wipe down construction, and CE, UL, or CSA compliance. The machine is customizable for a variety of roll and core sizes and varying line speeds.

Montalvo Upgrades for Increased Productivity

GORHAM, Maine—The Montalvo Corporation offers customers a wide variety of professional upgrades on many pieces of converting equipment, including narrow-web presses, printing presses, corrugators, laminators, cutters, slitters, sheeters, filmers, extruders, waxers, diecutters, and embossers.

President Ed Montalvo says, "We have worked with many customers in numerous markets to accomplish these upgrades to their converting equipment. These improvements have increased productivity and also profitability for our customers."

Montalvo specialists assist with system evaluation, installation, and setup of their equipment on customers' machines. Upgrades can include electronic web tension controls, load cells, clutches, safety chucks, brakes, brake pad assemblies, and other Montalvo products. pP

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