Z-1500 Splicer for commercial and book printing <1800 fpm / 9,2 m/s

Product catalog summary

Overview
The MEGTEC Z-1500 Zero Speed Splicers are designed for commercial, semi-commercial, and book printing applications, offering reliable mid-speed performance at an economical price. The system supports web speeds up to 1,800 fpm (9.2 m/s) and includes a PLC control system, dancer-down running, and a durable rolling nip splice head.

Performance Benefits

Virtually eliminates splicer-caused web breaks.
Rapid and stable web tension control with core braking.
Reduces paper waste and increases press availability.
Allows simultaneous loading of different roll widths.
No minimum roll size for loading and splicing.
Simple splice preparation with overlapped splice and secured tail.
Handles deformed rolls with higher reliability.
Simple operation and low maintenance.

Design and Configuration
The Z-1500 features a flat floor installation with an integrated electric hoist for roll weighing. It offers several configurations to suit different needs, including vertical roll-over-roll and horizontal roll-beside-roll models. The vertical nested festoon design is noted for its simplicity and reliability.

Splicing and Festoon Design

Zero speed splicing provides 99% or higher splice reliability.
Rolling nip splice head ensures high reliability across various paper types and weights.
Vertical nested festoon design offers stable web tension with minimal friction and inertia.

Roll Loading and Handling

Splicer holds two full-size rolls on air shafts, reducing make-ready time.
Integrated electric hoist facilitates easy roll loading and removal.
Rolls can be loaded from one side, allowing installation against a wall.

Tension and Control
Stable web tension is maintained through a vertical nested festoon with dancer air regulation and core brakes controlled by a PLC. Pneumatic dual disc brakes ensure optimal operation and low maintenance.

Reliability and Ergonomics

Solid construction with minimal motors and long-life parts.
Ergonomic design provides ample space for operator efficiency and safety.
Motorized sidelay and shaft handling options reduce manual tasks.

Flexibility

Supports unwinding in both directions and simultaneous loading of different roll widths.
No minimum roll size for loading and splicing.
Handles a range of paper types from bible stock to heavy weight coated.

Contact Information
MEGTEC Systems has offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, providing global support and service.

Additional Features

Standard features include a rolling nip splice head, vacuum blower, and Siemens S7 PLC control.
Optional features available at additional cost include chain web-up assist, web-up platform, and automatic hoist.

Catalog excerpts

Z-1500 Splicer for commercial and book printing <1800 fpm / 9,2 m/s-1

Commercial, Semi-Commerical and Book Printing he MEGTEC Z-1500 provides reliable mid-speed performance at an economical price. The system handles web speeds up to 1,800 fpm (9.2 m/s). The Z-1500 includes MEGTECs PLC contol system, dancer-down running and the durability of a rolling nip splice head. The bottom line is process knowledge >

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Z-1500 Splicer for commercial and book printing <1800 fpm / 9,2 m/s-2

Z-1500Z-1500 with center loading Easy roll handling with roll cart to integrate with fully motorized hoist combined with shaft arm Virtual elimination of splicer-caused web breaksRapid and stable web tension control (core braking)Reduced paper waste and high press availabilitySimultaneous loading of different roll widthsNo minimum roll size for loading and splicingSimple splice preparation Overlapped splice with secured tail for sensitive productionsDeformed rolls can be spliced with higher reliabilitySimple operation and low maintenanceSimple hoist loading Nested festoon with low friction, low...

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Z-1500 Splicer for commercial and book printing <1800 fpm / 9,2 m/s-3

Roll shaft cart is a simple and inexpensive solution for shaft and butt roll handlingEffortless shaft arm handling option lifts butt rolls and shafts up to 200 lbs (90 daN) to eliminate physical effort and risk of shaft damage stable due to the minimal friction and inertia of the festoon rollers, which are maintained at a low position during normal running to decrease paper length and tension oscillations in the festoon wrinkles. Festoon rollers are available in either uniform or tapered profiles to self-center the web. > Stable web tension with minimum variation is assured from the vertical...

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