Rotoflex reworks VLI

The Rotoflex VLI inspection, slitting and rewind system has been redesigned from the ground up to reduce material and time waste, and offer improved operator interaction and web path access.
 
Driven by the new Rotoflex eDrive 2.0 web handling system, which increases production speeds, gives better speed control and accurate stop/start ability, it provides better tension management to deliver higher roll quality, especially on tension-sensitive materials and special substrates, Rotoflex said.
 
Operator use and interaction was a primary consideration when designing the new VLI. A large (380mm) monitor displays key functions at a glance and tactile controls are positioned for easy access. The lower working heights of the machine offer more comfortable viewing of the web, splicing and slitting, resulting in faster edits and job setup. Integrated dashboards with tool pockets ensure key controls and tools are well within reach.
 
The new web path of the VLI improves access to the web, allowing fault placement in multiple locations and maximizing setup and changeover efficiency. Most configurations now come standard with a convenient mounting location for popular 100 percent inspection systems.
 
Available in widths up to 718mm, and powered by Genesis, the Rotoflex advanced control system, the VLI is perfect for flexible packaging applications.
 
‘Changing dynamics in printing and converting prompted a re-think of the inspection/rewinder's role in the print-to-finish workflow,’ said Kevin Gourlay, business director at Rotoflex. ‘The new VLI offers converters the capacity for more than 300 additional jobs per shift each year on a single machine.’