S165 Semi Automatic, Dual-Spindle Spooler

Progressive's Model 165 Spooling Machine has been specifically engineered to traverse-wind flexible materials in situations demanding rapid changeover between spools while maintaining product orientation to the spool. A Quick Change, semi-automatic guide assembly maintains the orientation of product to spool without the need for re-threading guide. This traverse winder is designed to increase efficiency by minimizing down time and reduce operating expenses particularly in the spooling of profile materials.

This dependable take-up spooler is rated for continuous 24 hour operation and is powered by a solid state variable speed drive. An independently controlled, dual spindle facilitates change over from full to empty spools. Units have side mounted consoles and are available in left or right hand drive models for mirror image operation of two or more spoolers by only one operator.

Tension throughout the wind is controlled by a dancer arm type Speed Tension Control (S.T.C.) which assures consistent tension control by synchronizing spindle rpm to material take-up speed at a preset tension level. Spindle rpm reduces as the package grows. The material itself, plus the prime mover (such as a press, puller, capstan, or extruder) coordinate the take-up according to the tension selected. The result is package wound with the same tension throughout; from core to O.D.