The slitting machine for fabric offers an effective combination of durable mechanics, advanced control technologies, and modularity to accommodate increasing volumes of production. It is constructed using an engineered frame that is resistant to vibration and to provide a long-lasting alignment to reduce maintenance and downtime costs. Slitting units include hardened steel blades, precision ball bearings, and quick-change tooling to help reduce setup times on jobs and job changes.
The tensioning system consists of servo driven motors and load sensing rollers which provide a consistent rate of web movement due to variable thickness of fabric in the web. An operator-friendly job management system (HMI) provides job recipes, runaway protection, and diagnostic information and also includes a safety enclosure and emergency stops in compliance with international standards. Modular construction allows for future upgrades on the line. This includes the ability to configure using different types of knives, add additional slitting units, or add winding stations downstream.