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In our blog, we regularly inform you about internal news from Nepata, introduce you to new machines and proven classics, report on exciting application tests, and give you insights into the economic advantages you can achieve with intelligent Nepata machines for efficient film processing.

MACHINES: What the new Coreless winder can do

MACHINES: What the new Coreless winder can do

The NEPATA UA770 Coreless for coreless winding at 77 cm web width is a real specialist - for all those who do not need a core when winding. Film rolls, paper, wallpaper ... Whether flock film, flex film or HTV - rolls with very short run lengths do not necessarily...

SLITTING SERIES: #1 – Which blade for which purpose?

SLITTING SERIES: #1 – Which blade for which purpose?

The NEPATA slitting system can cut off many roll media precisely. Depending on the material, however, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you get really smooth cut edges. This begins with choosing the right blade. Here is an overview of all sizes and...

AUTOMATION: Storage system with vertical robot

AUTOMATION: Storage system with vertical robot

Lugging rolls from the rack to the machine and back again - no more thanks to the automatic storage systems developed by NEPATA. A solution with vertical robot for small to medium roller bearings is new. Pick-up and drop-off times do not directly add value. In...

MACHINES: The new “Coreless” in profile

MACHINES: The new “Coreless” in profile

Rolls without core - this is what the NEPATA UA770 Coreless for coreless winding specializes in. This powerful rewinding and slitting machine works quickly and precisely, expanding your processing capacity. Here are the most important features: Rolls and material...

TEST: Precise cutting of classic adhesive film

TEST: Precise cutting of classic adhesive film

This time in our test studio we took a close look at a classic for advertising signage: Ritrama O-Series adhesive film. Anyone who produces tapes or narrow rolls naturally wants consistent quality and precision for the entire production. TheNEPATA 1900 ADWS cut-off...

NEW: Machine for winding without core

NEW: Machine for winding without core

Rolls without a cardboard core - we see great potential in this. Our latest rewinding and cut-to-length machine is made for exactly this purpose. The NEPATA UA770 Coreless for coreless winding is a true specialist: We have developed it as a powerful rewinding and...

SOLUTIONS: Steadfast test with PTFE-coated glass fabric

SOLUTIONS: Steadfast test with PTFE-coated glass fabric

Glass fiber plus PTFE coating - it doesn't get much more stable than this in the area of fabrics and membranes. We have made the test. We wrapped material from Forflon and tapped it into tapes, including a self-adhesive glass fabric. The photos show the perfect result...

SOFTWARE: Out now – ConvertPlus Version 2021

SOFTWARE: Out now – ConvertPlus Version 2021

It is here: The update of our control software ConvertPlus. The 2021 version contains some fixes - and many new and useful features. Highlights: Logo printing on the labels In the barcode label layouts, a logo can now be imported and printed for each label. The logo...

PREVIEW: 5 reasons for the new bow cutter

PREVIEW: 5 reasons for the new bow cutter

The new NEPATA machine for sheet cutting is becoming more and more concrete. Five reasons why you should think about buying one. Time saving - up to 5,000 A4 or ANSI letter sheets per hour Fringe-free, precise cuts - thanks to high-quality cutting technology...

SOLUTIONS: Convert fleece fabric for face masks

SOLUTIONS: Convert fleece fabric for face masks

How do NEPATA machines cope with nonwovens? We tested it with fleece fabric, which is used for face masks, among other things. Winding, cutting and slitting worked great with our Converting CenterUA1650 ADWS The fleece was much easier to process than expected....

CONVERTPLUS2 CONTROL SOFTWARE – # 4: Printing labels

CONVERTPLUS2 CONTROL SOFTWARE – # 4: Printing labels

Our software doesn't just connect your film logistics to your ERP system. It automatically prints a Barcode Label after each conversion. The use of labels ensures that you know exactly how much of the rest is left over on the master rolls and helps avoid errors during...

SOLUTIONS: Slitting double-sided tape

SOLUTIONS: Slitting double-sided tape

A difficult task: Slitting double-sided tape. Succeed, with the converting center by NEPATA ... Slitting solutions by NEPATA can handle even the most difficult materials, e.g. double-sided adhesive foam tapes. We offer different blades for different purposes. But...

MACHINES: The new NEPATA sheet cutter

MACHINES: The new NEPATA sheet cutter

We are expanding our portfolio: A machine for sheet cutting will be available from NEPATA from the beginning of 2021. These are their most important properties. We are currently building the prototype for our new sheet cutter NEPATA S1000. The platform aims to produce...

FILM LOGISTICS: Optimizing – #3 dealing with cores

FILM LOGISTICS: Optimizing – #3 dealing with cores

We have tips for you for more efficiency in film logistics. This time: Clever ideas pertaining to cores. By NEPATA CEO Fabian Franke. With our tips for film logistics, we don't just want to provide suggestions on how things can be more relaxed and efficient in your...

SOLUTIONS: Tapes made of fluorescent film

SOLUTIONS: Tapes made of fluorescent film

Test run passed: Issueless slitting of narrow tapes made of fluorescent 3M Scotchcal film with clean edges. We performed live tests for a customer: He required narrow tapes made of 3M Scotchcal Fluorescent Film Series 7725. The absolutely clean cut edges were...

MACHINES: Cut 5,000 A4 sheets per hour

MACHINES: Cut 5,000 A4 sheets per hour

NEPATA is currently developing a machine specifically for sheet cutting - the sheet cutter S1000. That's the basic idea behind it ... The sheet cutter can do that The sheet cutter NEPATA S1000 stands for powerful performance: The platform, which we are developing...