A B Graphic International (ABG) has introduced an integrated nonstop unwind solution to bring increased efficiency, compact footprint, and the same high-quality result in less time. According to the company, the solution can deliver splice registration accuracy of ±2 mm and is built around ABG’s unwinder and butt-splicer sub-assemblies.
Fully integrated into the converter’s control platform, it simplifies operations while delivering a significantly reduced footprint, saving over three meters of floor space compared to a conventional standalone nonstop unit. This is a USP for converters looking to increase productivity without expanding their production area.
The integrated nonstop unwind solution can be used on Digicon Series and ABG converters running 330, 440, and 540 mm web widths; wider-web compatibility is currently under evaluation. When paired with a Vectra turret rewinder, ABG added that it creates a nonstop configuration that allows converters to maintain ‘peak efficiency with minimal interruption’.
Matt Burton, global sales director at ABG, said, “Converters are under increasing pressure to do more with fewer operators, while still maintaining output and quality. The Integrated Nonstop Unwind has been developed using proven ABG technology and, when combined with our automation and matrix stripping solutions, allows customers to run for longer without interruption. It’s a practical solution that improves efficiency, reduces operator involvement and helps converters get the most from their finishing lines.”