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In our blog, we regularly inform you about internal news from Nepata, introduce you to new machines and proven classics, report on exciting application tests, and give you insights into the economic advantages you can achieve with intelligent Nepata machines for efficient film processing.

NEW: Expansion shaft for 40mm cores in stock

NEW: Expansion shaft for 40mm cores in stock

You can now use sleeves with an inner diameter of 40mm with NEPATA rewinders.   The 40mm expansion shaft and expansion chuck allow for production of small rolls with a lesser volume. This saves space and shipping costs compared to the standard 3 inch shaft. The...

INFO: New blade edge for improved slitting

INFO: New blade edge for improved slitting

We changed the edge on a few of our slitting blades - and thereby significantly improved the final sharpness. The blade types 240mm x 2.0mm and 297mm x 2.5mm are now sharpened with a different geometry. The result is amazing: We achieve a higher final sharpness and...

COMPARISON: Economy-Modell UA1850 E vs. UA1650

COMPARISON: Economy-Modell UA1850 E vs. UA1650

Precise rewinding and slitting at lower investment costs - that's what the new UA1850 E stands for. Ideal for those who do not process that many orders or as an extra machine. The new rewinding and trimming machine UA1850 E bases on the known UA1650. But how they...

KNOW-HOW: Slitting like a pro

KNOW-HOW: Slitting like a pro

If you want to know what is important when slitting: In this video you will learn the ultimate tips and tricks! Many NEPATA innovations have moved slitting forward by miles. Even very narrow tapes and tough materials can be processed in this way. But what should you...

BUSINESS: Take advantage of economic stimulus programs

BUSINESS: Take advantage of economic stimulus programs

Many current economic stimulus programs promote investments in innovations - i.e. also in NEPATA machines. NEPATA solutions can be part of a strategy for more innovation, productivity, digitization and Industry 4.0 in your company. Therefore, in some countries they...

NEW: Economy rewinder UA1850 E

NEW: Economy rewinder UA1850 E

The UA1850 E rewinding and slitting machine is the newest addition to the NEPATA portfolio. The E stands for “Economy”. The new Rewinding and slitting machine UA1850 E is based on the proven UA1650, although with generally slightly slower processing times. It also...

NEW: Improved rewinding with increased track tension

NEW: Improved rewinding with increased track tension

For even better and faster winding: We have just developed a new brake system for the unwind shaft. The modified unwinding now enjoys a higher braking effect. This creates a larger maximum braking torque and more track tension. These are the advantages during winding:...

NEPATA HISTORY: First rewinding machine 10 years ago

NEPATA HISTORY: First rewinding machine 10 years ago

Ten years ago, we at NEPATA developed and built our first rewinding machine. What we initially only intended for our own small film logistics, we presented as a prototype at the FESPA 2010 in Munich. Shortly after we were able to win our first customer in the field of...

SOLUTIONS: Wrap and cut flock film

SOLUTIONS: Wrap and cut flock film

Flock film is certainly one of the most processed media on NEPATA machines. The world's most successful film distributors work with our rewinding and slitting machines. There is a reason for this: Precise material cuts can be made without much effort. Waste and scrap...

SOLUTIONS: Slitting protective film

SOLUTIONS: Slitting protective film

Our converting machines can handle many types of protective films - including trouble-free slitting of tapes.   Whether protective film for plastic profiles, metal or stone chip protection film - this tough material is difficult to cut. This is where NEPATA's...

NEPATA ADVANTAGES: #7 Simple operation and ergonomics

NEPATA ADVANTAGES: #7 Simple operation and ergonomics

Today we share a NEPATA advantage that primarily benefits your employees: Advantage number 7 is the simple and ergonomic operation. The ADWS models' design is optimized for high throughput and ergonomic working. At the top, its continuous swivel shaft can easily be...

INDUSTRY 4.0: Automatic storage system for roll media

INDUSTRY 4.0: Automatic storage system for roll media

A fully automated film warehouse - we are currently working on this exciting project. In film logistics, the routes between the storage location of the rolls and the rewinder (and back) represent a significant time factor - pick-up and delivery times that do not...

SOLUTIONS: Wrap and cut sublimation paper.

SOLUTIONS: Wrap and cut sublimation paper.

Clean, straight, dust-free cuts - that's the challenge when cutting paper for sublimation printing. NEPATA rewinders and slitting machines are optimized for vinyl. It can also process many types of paper such as photo paper, digital printing paper or - particularly...

Consultation on vinyl logistics and digitization

Consultation on vinyl logistics and digitization

More efficiency, better processes, less friction losses: from now on you can book a consultation with NEPATA for all your vinyl logistics and converting processes. Objective: Reduce costs - increase productivity Our consulting is absolutely practice-oriented, exactly...

NEPATA ADVANTAGES: #5 Time-savings

NEPATA ADVANTAGES: #5 Time-savings

What's the benefit of investing in a NEPATA machine? Advantage number 5: The enormous time savings. That's why converting films with NEPATA solutions is so easy: Fast rewinding: Speed of up to 1.5 meters per second Fast slitting: The innovative silicone lubrication...

NEPATA ADVANTAGES: #4 Precise cutting

NEPATA ADVANTAGES: #4 Precise cutting

How will you benefit from NEPATA machines? Advantage number 4: The high level of precision. Our machines are characterized by extremely high rewinding precision: 99.9% accuracy. This means: The deviation is less than 1 mm per meter. Accurate cutting means less waste,...