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PINNACLE CONVERTING EQUIPMENT, INC.

Contract Converting & Services
Slitter Rewinders
Sheeters, Core Cutters & Single Blade Slitters



Slitter Rewinders, Sheeters, Core Cutters and Single Blade Slitters for Different Slitting Applications


About Us

Pinnacle Converting Equipment, Inc. manufactures converting equipment for a wide variety of industries. As a designer and builder of custom equipment solutions for general manufacturing productivity and a consulting service provider and implementer of manufacturing solutions for a wide range of challenges, our expertise focuses on challenges in web handling that include slitting, sheeting, unwinding, rewinding, laminating and stacking. Pinnacle formed in September 1995, following the acquisition of Chip Industries, which had produced custom and standard economical converting equipment since the mid-80's.

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

Custom designed machines to assist in many manufacturing solutions.

Unwind Stands

Offering a wide range of unwind stands and solutions to many manufacturing challenges.

  • Simple, Multiple Station Unwinds
  • Driven Unwind Configurations
  • Web Guided Unwind Stands 
  • Spool Unwinds
  • Turret, Quick Change Unwinds
  • On the Fly Splice Unwinds
  • Automatic Tension Controls
  • Drum Roller Surface Unwinds
  • Mobile Unwind Stands

Rewinders

Offering a wide range of rewinders and solutions to many manufacturing challenges.

  • Coreless Rewinding
  • Spool Rewinds
  • Traverse Rewinds
  • Turret Systems, Quick Change Rewinds
  • On-the-Fly Cut-Off
  • Automatic Roll Doffing
  • Automatic Tension Controls
  • Drum Roller Surface Rewinds
  • Mobile Rewinders
  • Web Guided Rewind Stands
  • Trim Pullers/Rewinders
  • Winding onto a Board

Web Handling

We offer an array of additional solutions to both in line and off line manufacturing needs.

  • Folding
  • Perforating, Cross-Perforating
  • Sheeting
  • Stacking
  • Cross-Web Tensioning
  • Bowed Rollers Spreaders
  • Accumulators Dancer Assemblies
  • Splicing Hot wire, Sonics, Hot Press
  • Alignment Systems Vision Systems
  • In-Line Sewing Operations
  • In-Line Labeling Operations
  • Integrating Glue Sprayers
  • Powder Spreaders
  • Conveyors
  • Doffing Systems
  • Loading Systems

Wide Web Converting Solutions

Pinnacle Converting has built several custom solutions for webs 84" and up.  These systems are built to handle the additional weights and shaft deflections that occur when processing a wide width roll.  Machines include Slitter rewinders, In-line winders, and Cross-cut sheeters for various materials including

  • Non-wovens
  • Supported/unsupported vinyls 
  • Foam/film or foam/textile laminants
  • Woven textiles

CONVERTING SERVICES

We provide contract converting as a service to our customers with a variety of operations.  Our capabilities include razor, score, hot knife and shear slitting.  We have duplex rewinding with differential capability.  We can handle one roll simple jobs to demanding high quality work

Machine Rebuilding

With on site machine shop, welding, painting, and assembly, Pinnacle is capable of rebuilding a variety of different machines, including slitters, sheeters, rewinders, and other special machinery.  While rebuilding, we can integrate new technology to increase machine capacity, speed, safety, and/or operator friendliness.

Machine Upgrades

If removing an old machine from production to have it reworked is out of the question, Pinnacle can supply retro fit kits to upgrade your existing machines with newer technology.  We also can assist with the installation and set up if needed.

- Shafting
- Tension Control
- Slitting
- Web Guiding
- Brake Systems
- Motor Drives/PLC Control

Materials Handling

To compliment our wide array of Converting machines, Pinnacle has designed and built materials handling equipment to assist in Roll Handling, Conveying, Stacking, and Folding.

Consulting

To assist customers in improving product throughput, materials handling, machine maintenance, and technology, Pinnacle offers a consulting service to improve overall plant production.

CONTRACT CONVERTING

Contract Services

  • Razor Slitting
  • Score Slitting
  • Hot Knife Slitting
  • Rerolling
  • Differential Rewinding
  • Sheeting
  • Lot Production
  • Flat Belt Heat Laminating
  • Pinnacle CSR-60” Model, 14” rewind, 24” unwind, razor slitting
  • Various other Pinnacle Models
  • Pinnacle Core Cutter
  • Pinnacle Sheeter 62” model, score sheeting, perforating, razor slitting
  • Reliant Flat Belt Laminator
  • Equipment being added regularly

Equipment Capabilities
Pinnacle VSR-74” Model, 25” duplex rewind, 32” simplex rewind,48” unwind, automatic edge guide and tension controls, razor, score slitting, differential rewind.

Material Expertise

  • Plastics
  • Non-wovens
  • Vinyls
  • Laminants
  • Fabrics




Single Blade Slitter for Wind-Up, Shrink Wrap and Slitting of Rolled Goods

The design on most of the slitter rewinders keeps the web path as short as possible to avoid any contaminants, scratching, or wrinkles that can be introduced to the web when traveling over numerous idler rollers.

These machines offer a wide range of options from different slitting methods, different size shafting, a wide range of speeds, tension ranges, roll diameters, roll widths, and any other options that are needed for specific materials.  They have been configured to run various different materials from films, foils, papers, textiles, elastomer, PSAs, and non-wovens.

STANDARD SLITTER REWINDERS (CENTER SHAFT)

Center wind slitter rewinders are offered in a myriad of diameters and widths for many different slitting applications, materials and capacities.

VSR-Versa III Model Slitter Duplex Rewinder

- A versatile machine for 24"+ diameter rolls
- Width capacity from 12" up to 144

The VERSA III Slitter Rewinder, or VSR III, is designed to be an operator-friendly machine that can withstand the rigors of day-to-day production.   The VSR III is a center winder which offers simple set-up and extremely controllable web tension, without the worries of slit separation or material marking.

CSR18-Compact-18 Model Slitter Duplex Rewinder

- Productive machine for 18" diameter rolls without the high price tag
- Width capacity from up to 96"

The COMPACT-18 Slitter Rewinder, or CSR-18, is designed to be a rugged machine built to handle the day-to-day production for smaller rolls.   The CSR-18 is a large enough machine to include the capacity for additional features such as laminating, lay-on rollers, and edge guiding that often take up too much space on our smaller COMPACT machine.

CSR-Compact III Model Slitter Duplex Rewinder

- A productive, easy to use, space conscious machine for 12" diameter rolls
- Width capacity from up to 84" 

The COMPACT III Slitter Rewinder, or CSR III, is designed to be a rugged machine built to handle the day-to-day production for smaller rolls. This machine can be easily set-up and run by one operator.

CSRE-ECO-Compact Model Slitter Duplex Rewinder

- Easy to use, low cost razor slitter for 12" diameter rolls. 
- Width capacity from up to 72"

The ECO-COMPACT II Slitter Rewinder, or CSRE II, is designed to handle light-duty slitting jobs for material sthat can be cut with a razor blade.  This machine can be easily set-up and run by one operator.

The CSRE II offers a few additional options, different size shafting, and roll widths to 86".

CSREZ - Single Shaft Economy Slitter

Features

- Individual razor holders
- Cantilever rewind compression shaft
- Rewind up to 12 inches, unwind up to 18” diameters
- S-wrap tension brake with drag strap
- Variable speed drive 150fpm, 110V Power

Applications

- Slits most materials including vinyl, plastic films, non-wovens, foams and paper
- Slits materials down to 2” wide 
- Web widths from 24” to 72” standard

CCSR-Compact Cantilever Model Slitter Rewinder

Table top slitters for webs up to 24" wide. This machine can be easily set up and run by one operator.

SURFER-SSR Surface Slitter Rewinder

Low Cost Solution to rewind large rolls to length in minutes

Features

- Drop in air rewind shaft.
-  Roll in unwind roll loading
-  Easy to operate controls.
-  Rewind up to 60”
-  Unwind up to 60”
-  Packer roller.
-  Pneumatic drag shaft and simple drag brake
-  Variable speed drive, speed up to 800 fpm,
-  230V-3 or 460V-3 power

Applications

- Rewinds many materials incl. Nonwovens, paper, foam, and laminates.
- Web widths from 60” to 200”
- Bulk roll break down

EZ-REWINDER Economical Rewinder

Low Cost Solution to rewind large rolls to length in minutes

Features

-  Cantilevered rewind shaft.
-  Drop in unwind shaft
-  Rewind up to 12”, Unwind up to 30”
-  Pneumatic or simple drag brake
-  Rewind core chucks.
-  Variable speed drive, speed up to 300 fpm
-  230V or 110V power

Applications

- Rewinds most materials incl. paper, vinyl, and laminates up to 12” dia.
- Web widths from 24” to 96” standard
- Accurately repeats roll length.

Foam Rubber Slitter Rewinders

Machines built to suit the light weight, large diameter rolls and/or the stretchy tendencies of these materials.

There are several machines that deal with the unique characteristics of both foam and rubber. These include slitter rewinders or sheeters for various materials including:

- Rubber bands
- Tourniquets
- Open and closed cell foam with, or without, a liner
- Foam/film or foam/textile laminants
- 3/8" thick rubber mats
- Uncured rubber strips

HSR Hot Knife Model Slitter Rewinder

- A productive machine for 18" diameter rolls without the high price tag
- Width capacity from up to 96".

The HOT KNIFE Slitter Rewinder, or HSR, is designed to be a rugged machine built to handle the day-to-day production for materials requiring a sealed edge.   The HSR is a large enough machine to include the capacity for additional features such as laminating, lay-on rollers, and edge guiding.

CSRS Compact SIMPLEX Model Slitter Rewinder

- A productive, easy to use, space conscious machine for tension sensitive materials that will neck when pulled too hard.
- Width capacity to 84"

The COMPACT-SIMPLEX Slitter Rewinder, or CSRS, is designed to be a rugged machine built to handle the day-to-day production for tension sensitive materials that will neck when pulled too hard. This machine can be easily set-up and run by one operator.

FoilSR

Low Cost Solution to slit rolls of foil into any width in minutes

Features include:

-  Drop-in unwind shaft
Razor blade comb
-  Rewind up to 14 inches, Unwind up to 24 inches
-  Pneumatic brake or optional drag brake
-  Automatic tension control
-  Safety chucks and air shafts.
-  Variable speed drive, web speed 600 fpm, 230V or 110V power

Applications:

- Slits most foils and film materials including Hot Stamping Foils.
- Web widths from 24” to 84” standard
- Slits materials to ½” min. width

Film Slitter

- Light Film Cantilever Slitter Rewinder
- Features similar to the VSR model but specialized for productivity with narrow films and tapes.

Features:

- 3" cantilevered air shafts
- Razor holders
- Touch Screen controls
- Automatic tension control
- Variable speed drive, speed to 800 fpm

Applications:

- Slits thin Plastic films, papers to 1/2" min. width
- Control to very light tension
- 36" to 72" models standard
- Slit with razor, score, or shear




Standard Slitter Rewinder

Sheeters / Cut-to-Length Machines

  • Economical product line designed to provide simple and accurate sheeting of a variety of materials.
  • Traversing score shear or driven blades provide a clean cut.
  • Short profile to work with manual or automatic stacking.
  • Products can be custom designed for customer’s unique applications.

We also design and build part conveying and stacking solutions for finished cut parts.

Features

  • Low cost
  • Productive
  • Simple, safe, low maintenance.
  • Gain control of your sheeting production.
  • Sturdy welded construction.
  • Easy operator controls
  • Automatic operation.
  • 38" to 146" standard width machines available
  • Drop in unwind shafts and simple tension controls.   
  • Score or Shear cross cut and Razor, Score, or Shear slitting.
  • Quick-change razor cutter bar and adjustable razor, score, or shear blade holders.
  • Variable speed servo drive, up to 20 24" cuts per minute.
  • Standard accuracy is +/1/16" over 36" feed.

Optional upgrades include: casters for mobility, tension controls, edge guiding, many unwind options, perforating cross cut and rewinding, stacking, exit conveyors, in-line operation, and others to improve operational productivity

Core Cutters

Unique design makes the EZ Core Cutter compatible with used and damaged cores

  • Productive, Razor clean cuts of fiberboard cores down to ¼” wide. 
  • 2” to 6” cores without tooling change
  • Economical bench top design.

Features

  • Razor clean cuts
  • Easy to change standard disposable utility blades
  • Compact bench top design
  • Core stop and scale for repeatability and accuracy

Applications

  • Cuts fiber board cores down to ¼” wide
  • ±0.15” cut tolerance, Clean Edge
  • 2” to 6” diameter cores with out changing
  • Cuts cores from .090" to .500" wall
  • Recycle used cores

Optional Upgrades:

  • Left Hand Models
  • Extended width

LOG HOG Single Blade Slitter

The LOG HOG Single Blade Slitter is designed to be a rugged machine built to handle the day to day production for smaller rolls. This simple machine design allows the wind up, shrink wrap, and slitting of rolled goods less than 12" in diameter. This machine can be easily set up and run by one operator.  The machine uses an innovative, Patent Pending, single blade mount design for quick accurate cuts in all types of materials.

Wind-Up, Shrink Wrap and Slitting Applications with LOG HOG Single Blade Slitter

Simple machine design allows the wind-up, shrink wrap and slitting of rolled goods less than 12" in diameter.  The machine uses an innovative (patent pending) single blade mount design for quick,  accurate cuts in all types of materials.

The LOG HOG offers options for rewinding, length counting, and precise digital width readout, roll widths to 72", and any other options that are needed for specific materials.  The LOG HOG machine has been configured to run various different materials from supported vinyls, paper, graphic laminates, some textiles, foams, coated textiles, and non-wovens.

Machine Capacities

  • 18" Diameter Unwind Roll Larger capacity available
  • 12" Diameter Cutting Capacity
  • Widths range from 36" to 72"
  • Designed to operate with 3" cardboard cores
  • Rewinding Speed/Tension Capacity:  Average of 300 FPM @ 2 pli Constant RPM machine.
  • Faster speeds and higher tension ranges available

Features

  • Heavy duty welded steel plate and tubing construction
  • Accessible machine layout with interlocked access doors
  • Machine is mounted on casters with floor lock 
  • Innovative expanding drive chuck which allows cutting to the end of the roll without    damaging the blade
  • Single serrated blade design for cutting materials without heat build-up
  • Patent Pending blade mount design corrects for blade deflection when cutting
  • Integral shrink wrap roll mounted to the blade carriage
  • Cantilevered 3" diameter non rotating cutting arbor shaft
  • Dual switch activation handle for safe, easy machine operation
  • Integral digital tape measure for material width readout

Optional Upgrades/Support Equipment

  • Drop-in unwind shaft with 3" mechanical core chucks
  • Pneumatic unwind brake for machine's manual tension control
  • Switch to toggle between cutting and rewinding modes
  • 2" or 3" Diameter air unwind shaft
  • Precision Digital Readout
  • Adhesive compatible shafting
  • Automatic mechanical tension control (MODEL TCU)
  • Automatic edge, center, or line guiding 
  • Programmable length counters




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