Paper manufacturers may now improve productivity and paper-roll quality with the new WindPro winder control solution from Rockwell Automation. The solution includes advanced visualization hardware and software to provide real-time control and monitoring in one location. Manufacturers can view the entire winding process and adjust the torque split between front and rear drums, nip pressure and paper tension to help ensure the proper roll density.

“In paper-winding applications, maintaining optimum torque and tension helps reduce roll defects, helping paper manufacturers take advantage of advanced automation technology to achieve their paper quality and throughput objectives,” says John MacDonald, Rockwell Automation global drive systems commercial marketing manager. “WindPro provides a real-time view of the process and the ability to make immediate changes ad the paper is wound.”

The WindPro also collects and stores machine production information from each wind for easier diagnostics and troubleshooting. This historical trending analysis helps manufacturers identify quality issues and maintain the machine setup parameters for optimum production and repeatability. Recipe storage minimizes setup time between rolls and different grades of paper.

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