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Standard AccumulatorAccumulator with comb design for easy thread-in, capacity up to 100 m

ACC-S Standard Accumulator — Accumulator with comb design for easy thread-in, capacity up to 100 m (1/2)1 / 2
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The SOMATEC ACC-S is a standard web accumulator for buffering material webs between two process steps. While one machine briefly stops — for example during roll change — the rest of the line continues running. The accumulator compensates the speed difference and prevents line downtime.

Technical Documentation

Brochure
Manual
STEP / Drawing

Technical Data

Max. Production Speed200 m/min
Max. Working Width3.000 mm
Storage Capacityup to 100 m
DriveSpindle
DesignComb design
Carriage Directionbottom-top

Benefits

Continuous web transport during standing roll change for uninterrupted production
Easy web threading through comb roller design
Storage capacity up to 100 m web length at up to 3,000 mm working width
Sensitive control through mechanical or pneumatic weight compensation of the roller carriage
Compact design through optional multiple-loop system
Expandable with infeed and outfeed pull rolls and web edge guiding

Available Options

Pull Rollsoptional
Pneumatic Driveoptional
Double Loopoptional
Web Edge Guidingoptional
More options on request

Applications

SOMATEC web accumulators ensure continuous material flow in every converting line — the buffer between process steps.

Coating lines — Buffering between unwinder and coating station for uninterrupted roll changes
Lamination lines — Compensating speed differences between lamination and winding station
Printing lines — Continuous web run even during roll changes or format changes
Calendering lines — Buffering between calender and winding for constant line speed
Converting lines — Wherever two process steps operate at different speeds

Why the ACC-S?

The comb roller design enables particularly easy web threading. The electric motor spindle drive with weight compensation ensures sensitive control. Optional double loop and pull rolls extend the application range.

Typical Configurations

Standard buffer: ACC-S with comb design for easy threading during product change
Extended capacity: ACC-S with double loop for compact design with higher storage volume
Inline buffering: ACC-S with infeed and outfeed pull rolls and web edge guiding

Why SOMATEC

Over 35 years of specialization — SOMATEC is one of the leading manufacturers of winding machines and custom converting machinery. Decades of experience in development and manufacturing for the most demanding industrial applications.
Made in Germany — Robust construction, precise mechanics and durable components. Designed and manufactured in Hameln, Germany — for 24/7 industrial operation in plastics, nonwovens, paper and flooring industries.
Modular winding components — Versatile functional units enable customer-specific configurations. From compact basic units to high-performance lines — every machine is precisely tailored to the customer's process.
Proven with international market leaders — References in nonwoven, paper, films, composites, flooring, adhesive tapes, artificial leather and technical textiles. SOMATEC machines run worldwide in the most demanding production lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a web accumulator? — A web accumulator buffers material webs between two process steps. When a machine before or after the accumulator briefly stops (e.g. during roll change), the rest of the line continues — the accumulator compensates the speed difference.
When do I need an accumulator? — Whenever two process steps operate at different speeds or with different downtime. Typical: between unwinder and coating station, or between dryer and winder.
What distinguishes the ACC-S from ACC-P and ACC-HD? — ACC-S is the standard variant for normal web tensions, ACC-P uses pneumatic systems for sensitive materials, ACC-HD is the heavy-duty version for heavy webs and high tensions.
Can SOMATEC advise on accumulator sizing? — Yes — we calculate the required storage length based on line speed, changeover time and buffer requirements.

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