Mark Andy updates slitter/rewinder equipment

Mark Andy, producer of narrow web printing equipment, has updated its Mark Andy VSR line of slitter/rewinders. The upgrades to the control system, as well as enhancements to available options on the equipment, were made to improve productivity and flexibility for converters.

A Rockwell Automation control system is the main update to the product line. This enhanced control system features a menu-driven, full-color, touchscreen operator interface terminal, resulting in reduced operator training requirements. Another of the updated control system includes remote diagnostics, allowing Mark Andy service and support to diagnose and service the equipment quicker, as well as remotely install any applicable upgrades required by the system.

‘We are excited to introduce this enhanced control system to our Mark Andy VSR product line,’ said Jeff Feltz, director of product management, Mark Andy. ‘The updates we are offering will result in higher productivity for our converters, which is what we strive to provide.’  

In addition to the control system upgrade, the VSR line now includes a variety of options to increase efficiency for converters. Differential coreholders and pneumatic nip rolls can be integrated to allow for more precise web tension control. A 100 percent vision inspection system enables the operator to more efficiently inspect the web for faulty labels by queuing multiple errors. Lastly, a web advance arm is available to simplify preparation of the rewind for roll changeovers, as well as a dual rewind and an expanded 40 inch capacity unwind.