Martin Automatic to Showcase Latest Innovations at drupa 2016
The Martin Automatic TMSL splicer.
Web handling and web transport - The web converting and manufacturing industries are continually trending towards higher speeds with lower basis weight materials. Martin Automatic developed new web transport technologies to address these challenges. Airnertia is Martin’s patented roller technology that uses a near frictionless air bearing system to minimize roller inertia. Martin’s MDR or Magnetic Driven Roller technology is used in web transport rollers to reduce or eliminate the effects of roller mass, bearing friction, speed changes, and entrained (boundary layer) air. These technologies can enable higher process speed, lower web tension and reduced equipment size. Hands-on demonstrations of these systems highlight Martin’s breadth of applied engineering expertise across many web-fed industries.
Roll change automation – Martin is known worldwide for its comprehensive line of automatic splicing and roll change systems. An example on display is the TMSL automatic splicer. This free-standing system includes two roll unwind positions, splice unit and festoon (accumulator) for continuous feed of narrow web materials such as film, nonwoven and foam. Exemplifying the flexibility of Martin’s platform approach to roll changing, the TMSL can unwind level-wound (spooled) or pancake rolls and make overlap or butt splices in taped or tapeless designs.
New splice system – Some processes require, or benefit from, splices made with hot melt adhesive. Martin’s new proprietary hot melt glue feed system on display automatically dispenses adhesive and refills the applicator reservoir with precisely measured glue pellets. Designed for splicing fiberglass mat in roofing manufacturing, it can be incorporated into new Martin MTL automatic splicers and is a time- and money-saving retrofit providing greater uptime and lower cost of ownership than current industry standard hot melt dispensing methods. Martin is currently pursuing other “liquid” adhesive systems for splicing beyond the roofing industry.
“We enjoy showcasing our entrepreneurial spirit and finding new ways to provide our customers with performance enhancing and waste saving technologies," Gavin Rittmeyer, VP, sales and marketing, Martin Automatic, said. "Please join us at our stand for an interactive look at the technologies you need to drive profits up and wastage down. Have a look at the wide range of materials in our splice closet and try to find webs similar to what you run. Our hands-on displays of some of our most recent developments and patents are sure to please you and stimulate you to consider new ideas and broader horizons for improving your production. And while you are visiting, why not enjoy a beer and hot dog — we will gladly take the time to serve you an American classic and talk further about how Martin can become part of your success."
