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Wrinkle Removal Systems



Multi-Adjust® WrinkleSTOP® No Bow Anti-Wrinkle Roll

The next generation of wrinkle removers.
New Multi-Adjust® WrinkleSTOP® does everything the traditional WrinkleSTOP® does - and more.

CAC WrinkleSTOP® Anti Wrinkle Roll cut-away image

Spreader Rolls Support Improved Sustainability of Web Produced Products


Introducing...

8.0 Multi-Adjust® WrinkleSTOP® Spreader Roll

allowing users to go thinner, faster and wider


Technical Report:
Webs without wrinkles

"Only a few degrees short of perfection, expanding surface spreader rolls shine with thin gauge webs."

An impartial examination and evaluation of the performance of all wrinkle-removing systems came in a definite study published in a bound edition, edited by J. K. Good, of the Fourth International Conference on Web Handling, held June 1-4, 1997, at the Web Handling Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. The specific study, "Testing and Analysis of Web Spreading and Anti-Wrinkle Devices" by R. P. Swanson, 3M Company, (pp414-428), found "the expanding surface rollers did not wrinkle under any test conditions. The regime 1 (one) performance was excellent. This roller is an aggressive web-spreading device. An expanding surface roller would be insensitive to wrinkles at low, medium, and high tension. This roller is an excellent, high drag, web spreading and anti wrinkle device."(p421). Of the ten types of systems tested, only the expanding surface spreader rolls and the "curved axis" or bowed roll systems were described as "excellent" systems according to the study.


Features:
  • Aggressive wrinkle removal with zero web distortion.
  • Field serviceable design.
  • Unique optimum spread adjust.
  • New rubber sleeve compound and design.
  • Improved clamping mechanism.
Benefits:
  • Reduces downtime.
  • Adjust spreading action.
  • Longer sleeve life.
  • Greater reliability.
  • Backed by CAC's over 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing equipment for the converting industry.
Results:
  • All the features and benefits of our traditional WrinkleSTOP®.
  • Works well on all types of material.
  • Reduce downtime, increase ROI.
  • Run thinner, faster and wider.

Wrinkle free web

WrinkleSTOP® in operation

Of all the wrinkle removal devices presented during a CEMA annual meeting in St. Paul Minnesota(presentation by a major corporation as part of an independent study), only expanding surface type rolls removed all of the wrinkles all of the time. The presentation included curved axis rolls, metal grooved rolls, rubber grooved rolls, masking taped rolls, Teflon® taped rolls and tapered rolls.

Converter Accessory Corporation's patented WrinkleSTOP® and Multi-Adjust® WrinkleSTOP® rolls are the only smooth surface, linear, adjustable, expanding surface rolls on the market.

Expanding Surface Rolls: The only wrinkle removal system in a recent major independent presentation to remove all of the wrinkles, all of the time!

How the WrinkleSTOP® works How the WrinkleSTOP® works

How WrinkleSTOP® Works:
The WrinkleSTOP® anti-wrinkle roll surface is a strechable rubber sleeve, supported by a series of rubber support disks. As the roll rotates, the sleeve expands for 180° and contracts 180°. The material enters the roll at the point where sleeve expansion begins and exits at a point prior to sleeve contraction. The result - the desired spreading action is achieved without distortion of the web.

The amount of spreading is controlled by two factors:
    1. Wrap angle of material (180° maximum)
    2. The angular displacement of the end caps

Inside the WrinkleSTOP®


Surface remains smooth and linear (no-bow)



Cut away image of the WrinkleSTOP®
  Cut away image of the WrinkleSTOP®

Adjustments:

  • Are made from each end independently.
  • Can be made while web is in motion.
  • Are made with standard tools.
  • Are set from 0-100% spreading.

Multi-Adjust® WrinkleSTOP® cut out to show internal design


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Wrinkle Removal Brochure download
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U. S. Patent #5,476,437 5,461,760 and 4,862,565 T. M. Reg. U. S. Pat. & T. M. OFF

Click filename to view specification sheets
Filename  Description
WS102C-06Multi-Adjust® WrinkleSTOP® Anti-Wrinkle Roll End Cap Design
18503-220Multi-Adjust® 8.00 WrinkleSTOP® Anti-Wrinkle Roll
18503-32Multi-Adjust® 5.50 WrinkleSTOP® Anti-Wrinkle Roll
18503-33Multi-Adjust® 3.25 WrinkleSTOP® Anti-Wrinkle Roll


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What is Web Handling?
Web Handling is the science, engineering and equipment necessary to successfully transport a continuous flexible material through various processes without defect. Enhancing Web Handling with proper equipment will ensure materials are processed at their maximum efficiency, allowing the process to generate maximum profits.


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