Telescoping rolls
Poor tension balance can create roll shifting, loose edges and inconsistent roll hardness.
Slitting & Rewinding
Tension Control for Slitting and Rewinding Machines
Slitting machines need stable tension during acceleration, changing roll diameter and rewind build-up to protect edge quality and finished roll consistency.
Control Challenges
Common slitting defects linked to tension
Edge quality variation
Web drift before knives can reduce slit accuracy and increase trim waste.
Diameter change response
Closed-loop feedback helps maintain target tension as unwind and rewind diameter changes.
Recommended Configuration
Typical products for slitter rewinders
KTC828A
Automatic tension controller for changing roll diameter and closed-loop control.
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LB60
Cantilever load-cell feedback for web tension measurement.
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Brakes & Clutches
Actuation components for unwind and rewind tension zones.
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Contact KRD Automation for a customized solution
Share the material, slit width, line speed, tension range, unwind diameter and rewind diameter. KRD can recommend a control package for your slitter rewinder.