TTR Slitting Machine

Description

TTR Slitting Machine is a specialized converting equipment designed for slitting and rewinding thermal transfer ribbons (TTR). It takes jumbo rolls of ribbon—typically PET film coated with wax, wax-resin, or resin ink—and cuts them into narrower finished rolls suitable for barcode printers and coding applications.

Features

• High-Precision Slitting – Uses magnetic blade holders or razor blades to achieve clean edges on thin films (typically 4–20 microns). Minimum slit widths can go down to 20–25 mm .
• Automatic Tension Control – Servo motors (often 4 independent units) and PLC control (e.g., Siemens) maintain consistent web tension from unwind to rewind, preventing stretching or wrinkling .
• Leader/Trailer Handling – Semi-automatic or fully automatic stations apply leader and trailer tape/film, reducing manual labor and material waste (ribbon-saving function) .
• Turret Rewinding (High-End) – Fully automatic models feature a turret system that switches finished rolls without stopping the machine, boosting throughput for large-volume production .
• Core Compatibility – Handles both 1-inch and 1/2-inch cores interchangeably, which is essential for serving different printer requirements .
• Speed Range – Varies by model: entry-level/compact units run at 30–80 m/min; mid-range at 250–300 m/min; fully automatic high-speed lines reach 400–450 m/min .