Accraply (Minneapolis, Minn., USA), a manufacturer of automated labeling and converting systems, recently introduced the versatile and efficient Stanford 438 slitter rewinder. With ultrasonic unwind measurement, adaptive tension control, single or dual shaft winding, an onboard drive processor, and an intuitive 12-in. touchscreen, the 438 is the most technologically advanced slitter in its class.

 

 

A cantilevered duplex differential slitter rewinder, the 438 offers converters an affordable, easy-to-operate, compact solution for their slitting needs. The machine is well suited for a wide range of products, including shrink sleeve, film, film laminates, self-adhesive label stock, paper, and other flexible materials.

"We are very happy with the level of interest in Stanford’s technology," noted Allison Fox, Accraply Converting Product Line manager. "The first 438 was sold during development, and it had a strong debut at the LabelExpo Americas event in September 2016."

Currently in its 74th year serving the converting industry, Accraply manufactures a selection of Stanford Doctor Machines®, duplex differential slitter rewinders, shrink sleeve finishing equipment, and custom converting machinery. Accraply is one of a number of Barry-Wehmiller companies represented in BW Packaging Solutions. Through their diverse capabilities, these companies can provide a single piece of equipment to fully integrated, tailor-made packaging line solutions for a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, personal care, container manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical devices, household products, paper products and textiles, industrial and automotive, and converting, printing, and publishing. 

Part of Barry-Wehmiller, Accraply is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and support of pressure-sensitive, roll-fed, and shrink sleeve label application systems, as well as converting and finishing equipment, for the shrink sleeve and flexible-packaging markets.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting, and paper converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $2+ billion organization with 11,000-plus team members united by a common belief—to use the power of business to build a better world.