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Roll-to-Roll Gen8

Roll-to-Roll Gen8

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The Roll-to-Roll Gen8 is an advanced, high-performance finishing solution designed for seamless, continuous roll processing. Built for versatility and efficiency, this system excels in high-volume applications such as transactional printing, direct mail, print-on-demand, and packaging. With industry-leading on-the-fly roll changes, it ensures uninterrupted productivity, making it the ultimate choice for demanding production environments.

Key Features

🔹 Nonstop Operation: Features the Hunkeler Roll Splicer RS8 and Turret Rewinder TR8 for seamless roll transitions, increasing productivity by up to 30% compared to manual roll changes.
🔹 High-Speed Performance: Processes at speeds of up to 830 feet per minute, enabling rapid throughput for high-volume jobs.
🔹 Versatile Application Support: Handles paper weights ranging from 27 lb text to 110 lb cover (40 to 300 gsm), suitable for direct mail, transactional documents, and packaging materials.
🔹 Modular Design: Configurable for diverse workflows and easily integrates with existing finishing systems.
🔹 Advanced Web Inspection: Optional WI8 Web Inspection ensures precise defect detection for superior quality control.
🔹 Heavy-Duty Build: Accommodates roll diameters up to 22.5″ and weights up to 1,980 lbs, ensuring durability and reliability in high-demand environments.
🔹 Web Cleaning Options: Includes PEM and iPEM Web Cleaners to maintain optimal web cleanliness and reduce waste.
🔹 Time Remaining Indicator Display: Standard feature that improves roll change management.
🔹 Combined Roll Lift Time: Achieves a combined roll lift time of 80 seconds, which is 28% faster than standard systems.

Specifications

Specification Details
Web Width Up to 22.5″
Roll Weight 1,980 lbs.
Production Speed 830 fpm
Minimum Roll Diameter 4″
Paper Weights 27 lb text – 110 lb cover (40 to 300 gsm)
Web Tension Max 250 N (UW8) / 300 N (RW8)
Combined Roll Lift Time 80 seconds

Optimized Applications

📄 Transactional Documents: Produce secure, high-quality statements and invoices with 100% defect-free assurance.
✉️ Direct Mail Campaigns: Personalize high-volume mailers to improve response rates.
📚 Print-on-Demand: Meet diverse commercial print requirements efficiently.
📦 Packaging Materials: Deliver reliable, high-quality output for various packaging applications.

Optional Enhancements

🟦 Web Inspection WI8: Detects and rejects defective prints for superior quality control.
🟦 Web Cleaner PEM and iPEM: Maintains optimal web cleanliness and minimizes downtime.
🟦 Tension Control: Provides slack web or tight web tension for precision web handling.
🟦 Edge Trim & Center Cut (RW8): Adds flexibility for custom roll finishing.

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