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CUT-OFF SERIES #3: Clean cut edges when slitting
Fraying, crushing, dust or adhesive residue? Seven parameters to help you achieve consistently clean cut edges when slitting vinyl rolls.
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UA1850 ADWS: Conversion centre for tinted films
The NEPATA UA1850 ADWS offers a web width of 1,850 mm for rewinding, length trimming and slitting – ideal for tinting, window and sun protection films.
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6-inch tension chucks: Rewinding magnetic foil and similar materials
With the 6-inch tension chuck, NEPATA rewinders can process material on 6-inch cores, such as magnetic foil or stone-chip protection film – changeovers take just a few minutes.
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Material test: Slitting double-sided adhesive film
At the NEPATA test studio: Double-sided adhesive film with a strong adhesive and a glassine liner is slitted into double-sided adhesive tapes ranging in width from 5 mm to 5 cm.
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Material test: Slitting carbon fibre film for car styling
Cast carbon film is thick, strong and flexible – which makes slitting it a challenge. This is how the NEPATA slitter achieves clean cut edges.
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Colour sample cards: Industrial production rather than a discontinued model
Colour sample charts are indispensable in the film distribution sector, but producing them is a labour-intensive process. NEPATA produces colour strips automatically and cost-effectively.
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Economy model UA1850 E ADWS: The smart alternative
Precise slitting and the benefits of software, but with minimal rewinding? The UA1850 E ADWS Economy model is the cost-effective alternative.
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ROI: Why a rewinding and slitting machine is a worthwhile investment
A 40 per cent increase in productivity, less waste, fewer errors: CEO Fabian Franke calculates how quickly the NEPATA UA1650 ADWS pays for itself.
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Nepata ARSS: Automatic roller bearing makes its world debut
The Nepata ARSS is in operation at Folienwelt.de: 68 per cent more storage space, 58 per cent faster picking. This is how the automated roll storage system works.
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Roll transport trolleys: Transporting vinyl rolls safely
Dragging is a thing of the past: the NEPATA roll transport trolleys move up to 20 rolls of vinyl film or paper safely through the warehouse – with or without a motor.
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Jumbo Companion: Unwinder for extra-large rolls
With the NEPATA Jumbo Companion, rewinders and Converting Centres can unwind jumbo rolls up to 100 cm in diameter and weighing up to 500 kg.
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Inflation as an argument for automation in Film Logistics
Rising costs, wages and warehouse prices: why high inflation is a strong argument for investing in the automation of converting and film warehousing.
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SLITTING SERIES #2: Why the right cut is so important
Sharp blades are the key to clean cuts. Why the right grind matters and why it’s best to have them re-ground by the manufacturer.
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Reducing freight costs with jumbo rolls in the film trade
Up to 70 per cent reduction in sea freight costs: How vinyl film resellers remain profitable with jumbo rolls and the NEPATA Jumbo Companion – with a moderate investment.
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Material test: Application Tape in under 27 seconds
Slitting application tape, including loading and unloading the roll, in under 27 seconds: our test with the NEPATA UA1650 ADWS shows how it’s done.
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Film storage with vertical robots: more space, fewer movements
NEPATA’s automatic film storage system with a vertical robot can store approximately 400 to 5,000 rolls, depending on the configuration, in a space-saving manner and automates the picking process.
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UA770 Coreless: The rewinder for coreless winding
The NEPATA UA770 Coreless winds vinyl films, papers and wallpaper without a core – with a web width of 77 cm, at speeds of up to 1.0 m/s and an inner diameter of just approx. 33 mm.
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TEST: Narrow strips of high-performance double-sided adhesive tape
A high-performance adhesive tape does one thing: it sticks firmly. But even that is no match for NEPATA’s cutting solutions, as the test shows
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CUTTING SERIES: #1 – Which blade for which purpose?
NEPATA’s slitter can precisely slit a wide range of roll media. However, depending on the material, there are
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Automatic storage system with a vertical robot for rolls
No more lugging around: NEPATA’s storage system with a vertical robot transports rolls from the shelf to the machine – accommodating between 400 and 5,000 rolls, depending on the configuration.
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Product profile: NEPATA UA770 Coreless for coreless rolls
Coreless rolls: An overview of the key features of the NEPATA UA770 Coreless for coreless rewinding and length trimming up to 770 mm in width.
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TEST: Slitting standard adhesive film with precision
This time, in our test studio, we’ve taken a closer look at a classic in the world of promotional signage: Ritrama
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Core-free winding: the new NEPATA UA770 Coreless
Rolls without paper cores save space and reduce costs. The NEPATA UA770 Coreless is designed specifically for coreless rewinding and length trimming – quickly and precisely.
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SOLUTIONS: Drop test using PTFE-coated glass fabric
Glass fibre with a PTFE coating – you’ll be hard-pressed to find anything more robust in the field of fabrics and membranes. We have
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FILM LOGISTICS: Optimisation strategies – #6 Optimising the product range, avoiding waste
In this instalment of our series on optimising Film Logistics, we turn our attention to the sales side. After all, a streamlined
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SOFTWARE: Now available – ConvertPlus Version 2021
It’s here: the update to our ConvertPlus control software. Version 2021 includes a number of fixes –
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PREVIEW: 5 reasons to choose the new sheeter
The new NEPATA sheet-cutting machine is taking shape. Five reasons why you should consider a
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SOLUTIONS: Converting non-woven fabric for face masks
How do NEPATA machines cope with non-wovens? We tested them with non-woven fabric, which is used, for example,
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FILM LOGISTICS: Optimisation strategies – #5 Business Intelligence
The last instalment of our series on optimising Film Logistics looked at automation and
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KNOW-HOW: Series on the ConvertPlus2 control software – #4: Label printing
Our software does more than just integrate Film Logistics with your ERP system. It prints after every
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SOLUTIONS: Slitting double-sided adhesive tape
A tricky task: slitting double-sided adhesive tape. With NEPATA’s conversion centre, it’s easy … The slitting solutions
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MACHINERY: The new NEPATA sheeter
We are expanding our portfolio: from early 2021, NEPATA will have a machine for sheet cutting
Read moreMACHINES: Economy rewinders and slitters with a web width of 185 cm
The new NEPATA UA 1850 E ADWS combines the Economy rewinder, with a working width of 1850 mm, with
Read moreFILM LOGISTICS: Optimisation strategies – #4 Automation
At last, greater productivity in the film warehouse! So far in our series, we’ve shared tips on process organisation. Now
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FILM LOGISTICS: Optimisation strategies – #3 Dealing with cores
We have some more tips for you on how to improve efficiency in Film Logistics. This time: A
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KNOW-HOW: Series on the ConvertPlus2 control software – #3: Workflow and features
How our control software improves the workflow and simplifies the operation of the machine … In the
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SOLUTIONS: Tapes made from fluorescent vinyl film
Test run successful: Narrow strips with clean edges were slitted effortlessly from fluorescent 3M Scotchcal vinyl film. For
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FILM LOGISTICS: Optimisation strategies – #2 Making better use of machine capacity
Our tips for greater efficiency in Film Logistics continue. In this instalment: strategies for
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MACHINES: Cutting 5,000 DIN A4 sheets per hour
NEPATA is currently developing a machine specifically for sheeting – the S1000 Sheeters. This is
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KNOW-HOW: Series on the ConvertPlus2 control software – #2: Levels of integration
Our control software helps you to automate your Film Logistics. There are various levels of
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SOLUTIONS: Hot-foil rewind – perfect results with high web tension
At last, even thin vinyl films can be wound smoothly: the new NEPATA braking system makes it possible. Greater braking power
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FILM LOGISTICS: Optimisation strategies – #1 Walking distances
Finally, cut costs and boost productivity. With our tips, you can do just that
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LENGTH TRIMMING: New cross-cut blade with a special geometry
Sharper cuts, less dust – our new cross-cut blade makes length trimming even easier. Our
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MACHINES: Economy or Standard – Which model is right for whom?
With the new UA 1850 E rewinding machine, the well-known benefits of a genuine NEPATA solution are now also available to smaller
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KNOW-HOW: Series on the ConvertPlus2 control software – #1: The basic concept
Our control software offers enormous potential for improving workflow. Today, we’re going to introduce you to the basic concept
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VIDEO: Why choose NEPATA machines? The general benefits
If you have a few minutes to spare, have a look at this video. Here
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SERVICE: NEPATA machines now also available for long-term hire
Renting rather than buying – your route to a new NEPATA machine? NEPATA solutions pay for themselves depending on utilisation
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NEW: Tension shaft for 40 mm cores now available
You can now use cores with an internal diameter of 40 mm with NEPATA rewinders. The 40 mm tension shaft and
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INFO: New finish improves slitting
We have altered the grind on some of the slitting blades – and have thus been able to significantly improve the final sharpness
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COMPARISON: Economy model UA 1850 E vs. UA 1650
Precise rewinding and length trimming – that’s what the new UA 1850 E is all about. Ideal
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KNOW-HOW: Slitting like a pro
If you want to know what’s important when it comes to slitting: in this video, you’ll learn the
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NEW: Economy rewinder UA 1850 E
New to the NEPATA range is the UA 1850 E rewinding and cutting machine. The ‘E’ stands for ‘Economy’.
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NEW: Better rewind with increased web tension
For even better and faster winding: we’ve just introduced a new braking system for the unwinding shaft
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Automating roller bearings: industrial robots or gantry systems?
Up to 2,350 rolls in 116 m² or 830 rolls in 60 m²: two configurations of the automatic NEPATA roll storage system, featuring either a gantry or an industrial robot.
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NEPATA HISTORY: First rewinder 10 years ago
Ten years ago, we at NEPATA developed and built our first rewinding machine. What initially
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SOLUTIONS: Winding and cutting flock film
Flock film is certainly one of the most commonly processed media on NEPATA machines. The most successful vinyl film distributors in the
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Automated film warehouse: Effortless Film Logistics
No more lugging rolls around: the fully automatic NEPATA roll storage system stores vinyl film vertically, saves space and handles 120 cycles per hour.
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KNOW-HOW: All videos from the NEPATA Digital Summit are now online
This is a first: 10 videos with a combined running time of over 3 hours, packed full of
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SOLUTIONS: Slitting the protective film
Our converting machines can handle many types of protective film – including the trouble-free slitting of
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Industry 4.0: Automated storage system for roll media
Vertical storage, robotic picking, chaotic storage allocation: this is how the automated NEPATA storage system for 500 to 3,000 rolls works.
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NEPATA BENEFITS: #7 Ease of use and ergonomics
Today we’re looking at a NEPATA benefit that is particularly useful for your staff: Benefit number 7
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Equipment for short-term hire – NEPATA Service
Order peaks or bottlenecks? NEPATA offers flexible hire of rewinding machines, slitting machines and Converting Centres for hire periods starting from two months.
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SOLUTIONS: Winding and cutting PTFE or Teflon material
Rewinding, length trimming and cutting sheets – with Teflon material, this is quite a challenge. Machines from
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NEPATA Benefit #6: Automatic label printing
Barcode labels after every cut: How ConvertPlus2 records remaining lengths, prevents incorrect deliveries and simplifies stock-taking of your roll stock.
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Maintenance and servicing for machinery from all manufacturers
NEPATA service engineers also service and repair machinery from other manufacturers – mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems – in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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NEPATA Benefit #3: High return on investment (ROI)
Around 40 per cent higher productivity, payback in one to two years: why NEPATA machines offer high profitability and a long service life.
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Consultancy on Film Logistics and digitalisation
Practical advice for your Film Logistics: NEPATA analyses processes, identifies potential savings and supports digitalisation in the converting sector.
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Rewinding and slitting sublimation paper without creating dust
Clean, dust-free cuts with transfer paper: How the NEPATA UA1650 ADWS’s pad lubrication system enables precise slitting of sublimation paper.
Read moreNEPATA benefit #2: Control software for improved workflow
The ConvertPlus2 control software connects NEPATA machines to your ERP system, prints barcode labels and boosts productivity by over 40 per cent.
Read moreCutting sheets from a roll – quickly and accurately
Cutting sheets with a measurement deviation of less than 2 mm per metre: How the Curve Mode and FastCut features in ConvertPlus2 reduce processing time by up to 70 per cent.
Read moreNEPATA benefit #4: Precise cuts with 99.9 per cent accuracy
Precise cuts with a deviation of less than 1 mm per metre: how NEPATA machines reduce waste and save up to 5 per cent of the vinyl film purchase volume.
Read moreNEPATA benefit #1: Improved slitting with the lubrication system
Better slitting thanks to the pad lubrication system and 5 mm blade: how NEPATA’s ADWS models achieve clean cut edges with less dust and fibres.
Read moreNEPATA benefit #5: Time savings in film converting
Winding speeds of up to 1.5 m/s, a lubrication system and smart job bundling: this is how NEPATA machines deliver real time savings in the converting industry.
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Digitalisation in Film Logistics and converting
Cloud, IoT, networking and ConvertPlus2: this is how NEPATA Process Consulting’s digitalisation services prepare your Film Logistics for Industry 4.0.
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