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technology . We are happy to share that after seeing improvements in Indian machines over the years , we have come full circle today . Most of the recent additions to our plant are from reputed Indian manufacturers .
z Being one of the oldest and most reputed converters in the region , we would like to know how important the role of slitting rewinding machines in the overall process of converting is ?
Pragnesh Shah – Slitting is usually the last process before the final product is delivered to our customer . Most of our customers are from the food industry and cannot afford stoppages in their packing lines due to slitting defects . In addition , slitting defects can undo all the efforts made in the printing and lamination processes . Therefore , we feel it is essential to invest in the best technology for slitter rewinders , mainly because their cost is a small fraction of the total investment .
z Which performance parameters are critical and which features are ‘ must haves ’ on a good slitter rewinder ?
Pragnesh Shah – First and foremost , the ITM ( Intelligent tension management ), is an absolute must to reduce dependency on operator expertise . Here , the PLC computes and maintains the tension levels suitable to the job . I see the next level of automation in the area of the job setup . The hygiene factor is also very important for food and pharma customers , and a close study of the layout from this perspective is most essential while finalizing the machine . Lastly , I would stress the static management system , which will soon be the need of the hour as more and more customers switch to high-speed packing machines that are most intolerant to residual static .
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