In many industrialized countries, inflation is higher than it has been for decades - and is likely to remain so for longer. NEPATA CEO Fabian Franke took a look at what this means for the converting business and film logistics. His conclusion: Now it is even more...

Actually a no-brainer: You need a sharp blade to cleanly cut off films and nonwovens on rolls. What is important and why the regrinding should be done by the manufacturer himself ... In any form of cutting process, the critical factor is how sharp a blade is. Of...

Recently, shipping and freight costs have quadrupled in some cases. The international trade in films threatens to become unprofitable. Nepata CEO Fabian Franke knows a way out: jumbo rolls. By NEPATA CEO Fabian Franke, March 2022 Summary Many films and similar...

Foil tape has, of course, often passed over NEPATA machines. But this time we wanted to know exactly: What does our parting system manage? In the NEPATA test studio, we tapped Application Tape - including loading and unloading the roll in under 27 seconds! We used the...

In this article, we have introduced an automatic storage system with vertical robot for the first time. Here are more insights ... To automate the pick-up and delivery process, NEPATA has developed various automatic storage systems for roll media. New is a vertical...

The NEPATA UA770 Coreless for coreless winding at 77 cm web width is a real specialist - for all those who do not need a core when winding. Film rolls, paper, wallpaper ... Whether flock film, flex film or HTV - rolls with very short run lengths do not necessarily...

A high-performance adhesive tape does one thing: stick strong. But NEPATA cut-off solutions can also cope with this, as the test with Orabond 1397 from Orafol proves. In the NEPATA test studio, we produced strips between 5 and 12 mm from a whole roll of Orabond...

The NEPATA slitting system can cut off many roll media precisely. Depending on the material, however, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you get really smooth cut edges. This begins with choosing the right blade. Here is an overview of all sizes and...

Lugging rolls from the rack to the machine and back again - no more thanks to the automatic storage systems developed by NEPATA. A solution with vertical robot for small to medium roller bearings is new. Pick-up and drop-off times do not directly add value. In...

Rolls without core - this is what the NEPATA UA770 Coreless for coreless winding specializes in. This powerful rewinding and slitting machine works quickly and precisely, expanding your processing capacity. Here are the most important features: Rolls and material...

This time in our test studio we took a close look at a classic for advertising signage: Ritrama O-Series adhesive film. Anyone who produces tapes or narrow rolls naturally wants consistent quality and precision for the entire production. TheNEPATA 1900 ADWS cut-off...

Rolls without a cardboard core - we see great potential in this. Our latest rewinding and cut-to-length machine is made for exactly this purpose. The NEPATA UA770 Coreless for coreless winding is a true specialist: We have developed it as a powerful rewinding and...

Glass fiber plus PTFE coating - it doesn't get much more stable than this in the area of fabrics and membranes. We have made the test. We wrapped material from Forflon and tapped it into tapes, including a self-adhesive glass fabric. The photos show the perfect result...

Our series for optimizing film logistics looks at the distribution side this time. After all, a streamlined product range can help improve logistics - and avoid unsaleable scraps. By NEPATA CEO Fabian Franke. Today I would like to address a point that I am sure speaks...

It is here: The update of our control software ConvertPlus. The 2021 version contains some fixes - and many new and useful features. Highlights: Logo printing on the labels In the barcode label layouts, a logo can now be imported and printed for each label. The logo...

The new NEPATA machine for sheet cutting is becoming more and more concrete. Five reasons why you should think about buying one. Time saving - up to 5,000 A4 or ANSI letter sheets per hour Fringe-free, precise cuts - thanks to high-quality cutting technology...

How do NEPATA machines cope with nonwovens? We tested it with fleece fabric, which is used for face masks, among other things. Winding, cutting and slitting worked great with our Converting CenterUA1650 ADWS The fleece was much easier to process than expected....

The last episode of our series on optimizing film logistics was about automation and how our control software can prevent errors. But IT can do even more - it provides valuable data for your logistics processes. By NEPATA CEO Fabian Franke. Digitalization does not...

Our software doesn't just connect your film logistics to your ERP system. It automatically prints a Barcode Label after each conversion. The use of labels ensures that you know exactly how much of the rest is left over on the master rolls and helps avoid errors during...

A difficult task: Slitting double-sided tape. Succeed, with the converting center by NEPATA ... Slitting solutions by NEPATA can handle even the most difficult materials, e.g. double-sided adhesive foam tapes. We offer different blades for different purposes. But...

We are expanding our portfolio: A machine for sheet cutting will be available from NEPATA from the beginning of 2021. These are their most important properties. We are currently building the prototype for our new sheet cutter NEPATA S1000. The platform aims to produce...

The new NEPATA UA1850 E ADWS (((Link))) combines the economy rewinder, featuring a working width of 1850 mm, with a professional slitting system, featuring a working width of 1950 mm. Thanks to this combination of a less expensive economy rewinder plus a professional...

Finally more productivity in the film warehouse! In our series so far we have had tips on process organisation. Now we're talking about automation - and how you and your employees can benefit from it. By NEPATA CEO Fabian Franke. Of course, automation can increase...

We have tips for you for more efficiency in film logistics. This time: Clever ideas pertaining to cores. By NEPATA CEO Fabian Franke. With our tips for film logistics, we don't just want to provide suggestions on how things can be more relaxed and efficient in your...

How our control software improves the workflow and simplifies machine operation ... In the most recent episode of our software series we described how to compile an order list, e.g. by scanning barcodes on the delivery note or via automatic import of order data. Now...

Test run passed: Issueless slitting of narrow tapes made of fluorescent 3M Scotchcal film with clean edges. We performed live tests for a customer: He required narrow tapes made of 3M Scotchcal Fluorescent Film Series 7725. The absolutely clean cut edges were...

Enjoy more of our tips for more efficiency in film logistics. In this episode: Strategies to make better use of the capacity of your machines. By NEPATA CEO Fabian Franke. There is enormous potential in improving the organization of the processe in order to achieve...

NEPATA is currently developing a machine specifically for sheet cutting - the sheet cutter S1000. That's the basic idea behind it ... The sheet cutter can do that The sheet cutter NEPATA S1000 stands for powerful performance: The platform, which we are developing...

Our control software helps you automate your film logistics. There are different levels of integration with the ERP system. With ConvertPlus2, the basis for all work is a product database that is created from your ERP system or imported via an Excel list. This must at...

Finally, even thin films can be wound smoothly: The new NEPATA braking system makes this possible. A higher braking effect means more web tension - that's the whole secret. We found out how well hot stamping foil can be wound with this using our UA1650 rewinding and...

Finally: reduced costs, increased productivity. Use our tips to achieve this in your film logistics. This time: Food for thought regarding walking distances in the warehouse. For 15 years, we at NEPATA have specialized in small and large logistics systems for film...

Sharper cuts, less dust - with our new cross cutting blade, you can expect even better slitting. Our goal is to enable you to enjoy highly efficient rewinding and slitting. That is why we are constantly seeking ways to optimize - down to the smallest detail. Just as...

With the new UA1850 E rewinding machine, the well-known virtues of a real NEPATA solution are also available to smaller film dealers - because E stands for Economy. Just as all NEPATA machines, the new UA1850 E rewinder also represents fault-free and precise unwinding...

Our control software offers enormous opportunities for improve the workflow. Today we introduce you to the basic principle. Today we introduce you to the basic principle. The heart of the workflow with NEPATA machines The control software is at the heart of NEPATA...