Turret WinderShaftless with movable chucks — for paper, films and composites
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The SOMATEC ATW-C is a compact turret winder in shaftless design for automatic winding at full production speed. Rolls are clamped directly via chucks without winding shafts. Ideal solution for installation situations with limited space.
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Technical Data
Max. Production Speed600 m/min
Max. Working Width2.500 mm
Max. Roll Diameter1.500 mm
Max. Roll Weight5.000 kg
Min. Working Width900 mm
Min. Core Diameter4", 6" or 4" steel core
Roll SupportShaftless, movable chucks
Benefits
Non-stop winding through automatic roll change onto prepared cores at full production speed
Perfect winding quality through selectable contact or gap winding with motorized rider rolls
High roll weights up to 5,000 kg through shaftless roll support with movable chucks
Both winding directions possible — optional slitting unit for edge trimming
Efficient roll handling through automatic removal via lifting cart or lifting table
Expandable base machine — the ATW-C can be individually adapted to material requirements and supplemented with various handling components
Available Options
Roll ChangeTAC / NTC
Contact/Gap Winding yes
Lay-on Rolldriven
Motorized Rider Rollsoptional
SlittingScissors / knife
Roll RemovalLift truck / lift table
More options on request
Applications
The SOMATEC ATW-C is the compact solution for automatic winding in installation situations with limited space. Processes all common converting materials shaftlessly.
Film converting — Packaging films, shrink films, technical films and barrier films
Nonwoven processing — Nonwovens for hygiene, medical and filtration products
Paper and board processing — Coating, lamination and printing lines
Adhesive tape industry — Feeding of tape substrates, release liners and self-adhesive webs
Flooring production — PVC flooring (LVT, vinyl), carrier webs and decorative films
Artificial leather production — PVC and PU artificial leather webs
Technical textiles — Geotextiles, filter materials and coated textiles
Roofing membranes & construction films — Bitumen sheets, vapor barriers and sealing films
Why the ATW-C?
The proven ATW-C design with mandrels movable in the side frames provides reliable shaftless roll support for roll weights up to 5,000 kg. Selectable contact or gap winding with motorized rider rolls ensure optimal winding quality. An optional slitting unit for edge trimming and various handling components such as lifting cart or lifting table complete the machine concept.
Typical Configurations
Converting line: SOMATEC unwinder + ATW-C winder for loss-free non-stop operation with shaftless roll support
Paper finishing: ATW-C with automatic roll removal via lifting cart or lifting table for high productivity
Heavy rolls: ATW-C with motorized rider rolls and contact or gap winding for heavy rolls up to 5,000 kg
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 distinguishes the ATW-C from other turret winders? — The ATW-C is the compact variant for installation situations with limited space. Full turret winder functionality in the smallest footprint.
What materials are wound? — Films, nonwovens, paper, coated webs and technical textiles — everything that needs winding in converting lines.
Is a flying roll change possible? — Yes — the ATW-C automatically changes the winding position at full line speed.
How does the consultation work? — SOMATEC advises on selecting the right winder variant and supports project execution.
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