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RX8 Media Changer

Ensure nonstop production with the RX8 Media Changer. High-speed, automatic roll splicing for seamless printing in publishing, direct mail, and commercial print.

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Parcel shippingShips by ground carrier.
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Financing availableLease & purchase options.
Factory-trained install & serviceWe deliver, install & support.

Details & specifications

The RX8 Media Changer is a high-performance automated roll splicing solution designed to ensure continuous, uninterrupted production in high-volume printing environments. It seamlessly integrates with digital presses, enabling on-the-fly roll switching for different paper types and weights without downtime. The RX8 optimizes efficiency for publishing, direct mail, and commercial printing applications.

Key Features

đź”· High-Speed Operation: Runs at speeds up to 500 feet per minute (fpm) to keep up with demanding production.
🔷 Wide Web Width Range: Handles web widths from 16” to 22.5”, allowing for diverse applications.
đź”· Heavy-Duty Capacity: Supports roll weights up to 2,000 lbs and diameters up to 50 inches for extended production runs.
đź”· Versatile Paper Weights: Compatible with 40 to 150 gsm paper, making it suitable for a variety of materials.
đź”· Automatic Roll Splicing: Seamlessly switches between rolls without stopping production, minimizing waste and downtime.
đź”· Advanced Control System: Features an intuitive interface for quick setup, monitoring, and adjustments.

Specifications

Specification Details
Production Speed Up to 500 feet per minute (fpm)
Web Width 16 inches to 22.5 inches
Maximum Roll Weight 2,000 lbs
Maximum Roll Diameter 50 inches
Paper Weight 40 to 150 gsm

Optional Enhancements

âś” Web Inspection System: Ensures high-quality output by detecting defects.
âś” Web Buffer Integration: Maintains consistent tension for smooth roll transitions.
âś” Inline Cutting & Trimming: Allows for edge trimming and center cutting during roll changes.

Optimized Applications

📚 Publishing – Ensures continuous production of books, magazines, and catalogs.
📩 Direct Mail – Automates high-speed roll changes for mailing campaigns.
🖨 Commercial Printing – Enables seamless media transitions for various print jobs.

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Every machine, fully supported

We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.

This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

Install & train

On-site setup and operator training included.

Same / next-day service

Fast response across the Great Lakes.

Precision machining

Replacement parts fabricated in-house.

Financing

Lease and purchase options available.