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A key feature of the redesign is the incorporation of servo drives into the platform. Smaller than the legacy AC vector motors, this reengineering has decreased the size of the power cabinet significantly, thereby reducing the footprint, a real benefit in facilities where floor space is at a premium. The independently-driven servo drives manage the unwind, diecut, matrix and rewinds, and are controlled by the proprietary Rotoflex URC 2.0 control system, ensuring precise tension control and enhanced accuracy in diecutting and slitting. In addition to higher quality output, speeds are dramatically increased as well – the updated platform can now perform accurate slitting and diecutting at speeds up to 1000 fpm, a 30% increase over production speeds of legacy DSI models.
Production managers will appreciate the versatility of this new Rotoflex DSI as well. Idle equipment does not contribute to productivity, and if a job only requires inspection and rewinding, diecutting equipment may sit idle during that job run. The updated design of the Rotoflex DSI accommodates a variety of inspection systems and the diecutting unit can be disengaged for specific jobs, meaning it may be run as a slitter/rewinder or as a diecutter, accommodating more applications and job types. This allows production managers to better manage job mix and optimize workflows.