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Surface WinderCompact surface winder, single drive up to 2,000 mm

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The surface winder SW-E is the cost-effective solution for winding nonwovens, films and tobacco behind production lines. Thanks to its compact design focused on essential functions, this automatic surface winder is particularly economical. In its base version it operates with just one drive while meeting all requirements for modern and safe winding technology.

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Technical Data

Max. Production Speed200 m/min

Max. Working Width2.000 mm

Max. Roll Diameter1.500 mm

Max. Roll Weight1.000 kg

Min. Core Diameterfrom 76.2 (3") mm

Benefits

Automatic roll change at full production speed onto adhesive-prepared cores

Large finished roll diameters in the smallest space through compact design with just one drive

Optimal winding results through surface winding from first to last layer — no lateral displacement during multiple-up winding

Winding tension and contact pressure each selectable via characteristic curve for reproducible winding quality

Expandable base machine — the SW-E can be equipped with edge and slit trimming as well as roll and shaft handling

Available Options

Automatic Roll Change yes

Surface Windingyes, first to last layer

Winding Tension Taper yes

Edge/Slit Trimmingoptional

Roll/Shaft Handlingoptional

More options on request

Applications

The SOMATEC SW-E is the economical contact winder solution for sensitive, coated or tacky materials. Processes all web-based materials where uniform winding without air inclusions is critical.

Adhesive tape production — Non-stop winding of self-adhesive webs, tape substrates and release liners

Coated films — Freshly coated webs with sensitive surfaces

PVC films with decor — Decorative films for flooring and furniture surfaces

Artificial leather — PVC and PU artificial leather webs with sensitive embossing

Packaging films — High-quality films with quality requirements for winding

Nonwoven processing — Nonwovens for hygiene and medical

Flooring production — Wear layers, decorative films and carrier webs

Technical textiles and papers — Coated and finished webs

Why the SW-E?

As the most compact variant of the surface winder series, the SW-E offers an economical alternative to turret winders or multi-station winders with accumulators. In its base version it operates with just one drive, making it particularly cost-effective. Surface winding from first to last layer ensures optimal winding results — without lateral displacement during multiple-up winding.

Typical Configurations

Nonwoven line: SW-E as compact and cost-effective winding behind production lines with automatic roll change

Film line: SW-E with optional edge and slit trimming for integrated slitting and winding

Extended operation: SW-E with roll and shaft handling for higher productivity

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 contact winder and when is it used? — A contact winder (surface winder) winds the material web via a contact roller. Winding hardness is controlled not through tension but through the contact pressure of the contact roller. Ideal for sensitive, coated or tacky materials where uniform winding without inclusions is critical.

When is a contact winder better than a center winder? — When your product is touch-sensitive (e.g. freshly coated webs, adhesive tapes, PVC films with decor), when air inclusions must be prevented, or when winding hardness must be uniform across the entire roll. Contact winders are also particularly suitable for wide webs.

What is the difference between SW-E, SW-S and SW-R? — SW-E is the standard variant with electric drive, SW-S the reinforced version for heavy rolls and high web tensions, SW-R the reversible variant for applications requiring both winding directions.

Can SOMATEC assess my existing winder? — Yes — an asset condition and risk assessment is one of our core services. We analyze wear, performance deviations and upgrade potential and provide concrete recommendations for action.

What web widths and speeds are possible? — SOMATEC contact winders are custom-engineered. The answer depends on material, roll weight and product requirements. SOMATEC advises on requirements definition and supports the technical specification.

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Max. Production Speed200 m/min

Max. Working Width3.000 mm

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