Universal X8 Slitter Rewinder

The Universal X8 is the latest slitter rewinder from Universal Converting Equipment. Designed for minimal operator intervention, the Universal X8 seamlessly integrates cutting-edge features such as roll weighing and labelling, roll conveying, automatic roll bagging, and robotic palletizing.

Building on the success of the Universal X6 and X6VT models, the Universal X8 pushes the technology to the next level. It offers unmatched productivity while maintaining ease of use. With its advanced integrated systems, setup times for new products are significantly reduced and the transition between roll sets is our fastest yet.. The Universal X8 is engineered to handle tasks that can be more efficiently performed by the machine, maximising running time and freeing up operators to focus on other tasks.

Productivity

High speed – 1000 m/min
Simple to set up and operate
Short web path
Fast changeover maximising
machine uptime – typically less than two minutes to position knives, align cores, set tension and load parent roll
Automatic knife set up – up
to 20 knives set in less than 2
minutes (set while new parent roll is being loaded)
Digital web guiding
Comprehensive on screen
diagnostics
Print repeat length measurement and impression counter

High Quality

Closed loop, load cell control of rewind tension
Recipe system to ensure
repeatability.
Constant geometry, linear
motion, contact roller system with automatic pressure control
Large diameter path rollers
with specialised finish to suit
application
Short distance from knives to rewinds
Short distance between rollers
Ethernet based OPC server
allowing access to machine
parameters by SCADA or other management systems

Dependable

Robust design with heavy duty frames
Only high quality components from global suppliers
Unique dynamic circuit
diagrams with auto fault-find
system
Large 22 inch touch screen
control interface
Internet based real-time remote diagnostics
No Hydraulics
Operator friendly safety system compliant with EN13418
Low maintenance
Worldwide support

X8 Slitter Rewinder Automation

Positioning of parent roll
Guider sensor positioning
Shear and razor knife positioning with individual knife holders
Control of shear knife depth with “on the run” adjustment
Control of shear knife side load
Control of tension through the slitting knives
Closed loop rewind tension control
Clamping of slit tails
Presentation of slit tails to the new cores
Core positioning
Adhesion of slit tails to cores
Adhesion of roll end to finished roll
Roll unloading
Roll transfer to conveyor system
Roll weighing
Roll labelling
Verification of roll label
Conveying of slit rolls
Bagging of slit rolls
Robotic palletising of slit rolls