OverviewThe Crest WSL is a high-precision industrial slitter rewinder and optional inline laminator engineered for tension-sensitive conversion of flexible films, specialty foams and laminates. It integrates pneumatic circular slitting, loop-controlled center winding and an advanced inline lamination station to enable single-pass and dual-pass workflows while preventing material deformation and telescoping.
Key features- Pneumatic circular knives (crush-cut) for ultra-clean, burr-free edges and fast, operator-friendly changeovers
- Loop-controlled center winding for deformation-free winding and consistent roll quality
- Optional inline laminator enabling lamination, slitting and rewinding in one platform
- Inline Corona surface activation for improved adhesive anchoring (used during foam activation pass)
- Precise nip roll and height adjustments with a dual-roller nip system to eliminate micro-air inclusions
- Heavy-duty platform designed for jumbo master rolls and high-volume production
Process workflow (dual-pass example)- Pass 1 — Foam activation & adhesive coating: Raw specialty foam is Corona-treated to activate the surface and then coated/laminated with a high-tack adhesive under controlled nip pressure for a durable bond.
- Pass 2 — Backing application & slitting: The adhesive-laminated foam is relaminated with the plastic backing (Corona off) and pneumatically slit to customer-specified widths with precise web alignment.
Suitable materials- Technical foam laminates (e.g., ProBAK®, Softprint®, Cushion-Mount™)
- Flexographic backing and compressible foams
- Polyester (PET) and PVC plastic backing films
- High-tack self-adhesive laminates
- Protective films and release liners
- Other tension-sensitive and compressible specialty materials
Applications & benefits- Deformation-free converting of delicate, compressible foams and high-value laminates
- Accurate, clean slitting without adhesive bleeding or fraying
- Single-platform solution for single-pass and multi-pass lamination workflows, reducing handling and scrap
- Maximized yield and minimized scrap via responsive tension control and pneumatic slitting
- Heavy-duty uptime with quick changeovers for short-run flexibility and high throughput
Frequently noted capabilities- Handles jumbo rolls up to ø1200 mm diameter and up to 500 kg via center winding
- Adjustable working widths up to 1650 mm (and configurable beyond)
- Flexible shaft handling with fast interchangeable setups for 3-inch and 6-inch cores
- Modular customization options (edge guiding, tension configurations, laminator options)
WarrantyA 5-year warranty applies provided a service agreement is in place.
Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques- Model name: WSL
- Machine type: Industrial slitter-rewinder with optional inline laminator
- Slitting method: Pneumatic circular knives (crush-cut)
- Tension control: Loop-controlled center winding (closed-loop)
- Corona treatment: Inline Corona unit (optional, used for foam activation)
- Nip system: Dual-roller nip for precise lamination and elimination of micro-air inclusions
- Maximum roll diameter: up to ø1200 mm
- Maximum roll weight: up to 500 kg
- Working width: adjustable up to 1650 mm (configurable beyond)
- Core handling: Quick-change chucks for 3" and 6" cores
- Platform: Heavy-duty, jumbo-ready industrial design
- Warranty: 5 years with service agreement