Converters of small batch, value-added products such as pressure sensitive film, metallized vinyl, and other laminates can increase productivity with the MSS Sheeter from MAXSON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY COMPANY (Westerly, RI). The MSS Sheeter is geared to run at 300 fpm (90 mpm) maximum speed. Designed for fast and easy size changes, the MSS Sheeter reduces […]
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Web Carrier System Insures Wrinkle Free Sheeting Performance
The low profile of the web carrier framework allows an Operator to safely and quickly thread the webs of up to six unwinds from floor level. It incorporates a layout of low inertia rolls that support the webs as they are drawn into the sheeter. The idler rolls are grooved to maintain constant traction with […]
Mill Duty Sheeter Provides High Output for Paper and Board
Paper and board mills requiring high production equipment can now be assured of a quality product with the Mill Duty Sheeter from MAXSON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY COMPANY (Westerly RI). Capable of operating at speeds of up to 1300 fpm (398 mpm), the Mill Duty Sheeter utilizes a unique dual knife rotary cutter design resulting in higher […]
Off Line Cut to Registration, Cut to Mark Sheeter Available
Label converters and commercial printers sheeting to a registration mark on a variety of preprinted materials including holographic stock can ensure accuracy with the Cut to Register Sheeter at speeds up to 1000 fpm (308 mpm) from MAXSON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY COMPANY (Westerly, RI USA). The sheeter utilizes a roll stand with line guidance capabilities, a […]
Intuitive, Color Touch Screen Enhances Operator Productivity
To boost sheeter Operator productivity, MAXSON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY COMPANY (Westerly, RI USA) has introduced a Human Machine Interface that incorporates a color touch screen with easily understood graphics to input and monitor machine parameters. The large 15.6” (396 mm) screen can be viewed from any angle and is centrally located on the sheeter for ease […]
Sheeter Meets the Demands of the PET Thermoform Market
Thermoform plastic is used for vacuum forming all kinds of clear plastic parts – especially blister and clamshell packaging and point-of-purchase retail displays. Manufacturers of PET plastic can now sheet the product at higher speeds than conventional drop shear equipment, while insuring the square, accurate dimensions required for the Thermoform Industry using a sheeter designed […]
“Half” Sheeter Introduced for Emerging Packaging Trend
MAXSON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY COMPANY (Westerly RI USA) introduces a new high speed sheeter to serve the emerging trend of smaller format, custom oriented packaging. The MAXSON MD1/2 Sheeter with a 15” – 42” (380 mm – 1067 mm) cutoff range and 30” (762 mm) trim width, is designed for the folding carton market that caters […]
The bottom rings on the slitter rig have a slight wobble, which causes a wavy edge on the side of the sheet. What can I do to fix this problem?
A wavy edge on the slit side of sheets, suggest the bottom slitter rings may have a slight wobble. It could be the slitter rings or it could be the condition of the bottom slitter shaft. First, make sure the inside diameter of the bottom slitter ring is sized properly for the shaft so that […]
Single Delivery, Pack Discharge Sheeter Now Available
MAXSON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY COMPANY (Westerly RI USA) now offers a sheeter for the cut size and digital format markets that continuously delivers reams from a single discharge point. Designed for the specialty papers and films industries, the MSS Sheeter can be configured convert rolls of material into packs of 25 – 1000 sheet count and […]
When I run multiple webs of light weight material, it sometimes wrinkles prior to cutting. How do I avoid that?
Wrinkling of webs can be caused by baggy edged rolls, misaligned rolls between the unwind position and the sheeter’s draw drum, severe wrap around rollers, or when running multiple rolls, friction between webs. Here are some suggestions: Baggy edged rolls An unevenly coiled roll has imbalanced tension across the face of the web. In such […]
