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Edge-Trim

Name: Edge-Trim
Availability: InStock

Designed for trim changes and blade replacements “on the fly” – reducing downtime and waste

Built tough for reliable operations in rugged environments

Automatically maintains critical blade-to-anvil relationship, greatly reducing setup time while ensuring trimming accuracy

Industries

Battery
Cardboard
Flexible Packaging
Food and Beverage
Nonwovens
Packaging
Pharmaceutical
Specialty Converting
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Towel and Tissue

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Reduce waste and increase productivity with Tidland’s Edge-Trim, a self-contained shear slitting unit for continuously moving flexible webs. Blade setup time is virtually eliminated during trim changes by quickly repositioning the knife pair (upper and lower blades) simultaneously, without disturbing the slit geometry to maintain the highest level of trim quality.

Automated Version

Simplified Connections	Requires only 110 (or 220) VAC single-phase power and two easy-to-wire interconnect lines between the touchscreen control and edge trim units. Input air connections are (also) required for the knife control and pneumatic brakes RS-485 communication and 24 VDC power cables
Touch Screen	Industrial touch screen PC
Actuator Control	Lead screw actuator with stepper motor
Control Console	Compact and rugged control console enables many mounting options
Anvil Motors	Ziehl-Abegg 3-phase External-Rotor-AC dust sealed motors enable a wide range of operating speeds and torque values. Gear reducers are available for slow speed applications

Automated or Manual Version

Construction	Heavy duty steel construction with non-corrosive nickel plated finish
Knifeholders	Performance Series Class II and Class III
Carriage	Modular mounts (bottom and back mount available), linear bearings, critical blade geometry is maintained as the unit is positioned
Trim Widths	Standard trim support 142.2 mm (narrower and wider supports are available) Maximum trim of 381 mm possible
Remote Positioning	Optional lead screw and handwheel with mechanical readout (manual version only)