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  • Tidland Slitter Model SP-500 / MSP-A

    The Tidland Slitter Model SP-500 will help operators run more efficiently by increasing the speed and accuracy of knife positioning and minimizing the frequency and complexity of maintenance — two of the main factors in realizing a quick return on investment. This slitter provides the best mix of new technology and proven performance as it is designed to improve profitability and production efficiency by increasing positioning speed, accuracy, and consistency.

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  • Tidland ESP – Electronic Slitter Positioning System

    Designed to save downtime and increase productivity, Tidland’s ESP – Electronic Slitter Positioning System allows an operator to move 10 knives in under one minute with the web in place with accuracy of +/- 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) deviation.

    Created for use in mill finishing and other large-scale converting operations, the ESP delivers intuitive, easy-to-use touch screen interfaces and can retrofit to most winders regardless of web path. Typical materials include: coated and uncoated boards, tissue, newsprint and fine papers. This robust system has been specifically designed to perform reliably in the most demanding environments.

    The ESP’s modular design allows for easy upgrade from the manual version, and easy retrofitting into numerous brands of winders, offering the benefits of standardized parts. Converting to ESP’s automatic system affords the benefits of trim management, unlimited set pattern memory and computer software that is easy-to-use, and can be integrated into your mill-wide systems.

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  • Tidland Edge-Trim

    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.

    The Edge-Trim is available in manual or automated configurations.

    Additional Options Available
    Integration: Can be configured to run from customer’s PC via stand-alone program or an existing Human Machine Interface (i.e. RsView32, Wonderware).
    Automated Controls: User-friendly, intuitive operations and touch-screen controls, highly accurate absolute web width patterns, incremental positioning, position accuracy of ± 0.2 mm.

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  • Tidland MSP Modular Slitting Positioning Systems

    The point of any slitting system is to improve efficiency, speed and productivity. Tidland’s Modular Slitting Positioning Systems provide quality slit edges, faster setup times and less dust, resulting in better rolls and high productivity at a cost-efficient price.

    Tidland’s MSP is more than just a slitter, it’s a methodology that offers an advanced, custom-configured solution using modular pre-engineered components. If you don’t need the feature, you don’t pay for the feature.

    Because the MSP is a custom, scalable solution, it is practical for virtually any converting application. Each level builds upon the components of the previous version to provide additional benefits. Every MSP product includes an experienced Tidland engineer review of the customer specific application with recommendations for improvement.

    There are three basic levels of MSP solutions: Manual MSP Slitter Base System, Semi-Automatic Upgradeable MSP Slitter, and the Fully Automatic MSP Slitter.

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  • Hitchiker – Linked Slitting System

    Used in applications that involve multiple slits and need the best quality cut, Tidland’s durable and reliable Hitchiker Linked Slitting System drastically reduces web-out slitter setup time and improves slit quality. The Hitchiker allows repositioning of knifeholders and anvil rings simultaneously, maintaining the critical blade-to-anvil relationship. This affordable slitting system is available in two sizes, and is capable of handling smaller systems with 2-3 knives, as well as larger systems. The Hitchiker retrofits easily to most machines, accommodating virtually any web width and any number of slits.

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  • DMS Digital Measurement System

    Tidland’s affordable Digital Measurement System is an extremely accurate and reliable method of measuring slitter knife positions. This easy to use system reduces operator error and greatly speeds up re-positioning times. For slit widths 508 mm (20 inches) and longer, accuracy is within ± 0.18 mm (0.007 inch), and for slit widths under 20 inches (508 mm), accuracy increases to ± 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) or better.

    The Digital Measurement System is simple to install, requiring standard 110V power plus 80 psi (5.5 bar) minimum filtered air supply. It permanently mounts between existing machine frames using two end-mounting blocks supplied with the unit. And the electronic display can be mounted at any position on the machine.

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  • Tidland Control Series Electronic Knifeholders

    Maximize operator safety, productivity and roll quality with Tidland’s newest innovation in slitting. Featuring an LED-backlit touchscreen interface, enhanced durability and available wireless operation, the Control Series offers a dramatic improvement in knifeholder technology.

    Available in two models, Control and Control Plus, both allow setup in seconds without operator intervention, resulting in increased consistency, less blade wear and reduced downtime between runs.

    The Control Plus model adds closed-loop side force control and real-time monitoring via the onboard touchscreen or PC interface so that settings can be confirmed and consistently maintained.

    Available in two models, Control and Control Plus, both allow setup in seconds without operator intervention, resulting in increased consistency, less blade wear and reduced downtime between runs.

    The Control Plus model adds closed-loop side force control and real-time monitoring via the onboard touchscreen or PC interface so that settings can be confirmed and consistently maintained.

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  • Tidland Performance Series Knifeholders

    Providing faster setups, increased productivity and unrivaled finished roll quality, the revolutionary Performance Series Knifeholder is available in three sizes to accommodate a wide range of slitting materials and web speed, for shear, crush and razor slitting of a wide range of applications, from very light converting to mill duty finishing operations. Operators can choose from a variety of design options, selecting a knifeholder specific to your needs.

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  • Tidland Performance Series Crush Knifeholder

    Tidland’s Performance Series Crush Knifeholder is ideal for very narrow webs providing the stability and durability required in crush slitting applications. These versatile knifeholders allow you to use an air regulator that allows the operator to control how much pressure the upper knife has when it engages. The Performance Series Crush Knifeholder is available in two sizes and three configurations to accommodate light- to heavy-duty applications. Operators can choose the design options that fit specific operations, maximizing both reliability and performance.

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  • Tidland Precision Lock Crush Slitter Knifeholder

    These crush (score) slitters are robust and affordable. Made of durable, die-cast metal and quality materials, Precision Lock knifeholders are suitable for typical crush (score) slitting in narrow web applications. The most affordable slitting system on the market, this knifeholder has indexing that assures precise, repeatable placement with 1 mm (0.04 inch) spaced increments, and the potential wobble of a tilted knifeholder is reduced significantly because of the true vertical alignment of the indexing rack. Set-up, installation and adjustments are a snap using a simple, effective toggle quick clamp.

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  • Tidland Unibody Knifeholder

    A no-frills, low-cost knifeholder when optimized cost is the primary benefit sought.

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  • Safety Accessories for Tidland Knifeholders and Blades

    There is no acceptable level of accidents, one is too many. That’s why we think about safety issues with every product we make. Innovations like our new blade guard provide extra protection and can be easily retrofitted to any Tidland slitter. Tidland Knifeholders feature a removable cartridge so blades can be more safely changed on a workbench. When you choose Tidland, you’ve made safety a key part of your selection criteria.

    360 Degree Blade Guard
    The 360 degree blade guard protects an operator from sharp blades while handling knifeholders off of the machine. Available for Class I, Class II, and Class III Tidland Knifeholders.

    Bench Mount Fixture and Safety Gloves
    Tidland’s convenient bench-mount fixture mounts easily to any workbench with two screws. It features a dovetail guide bar to hold the knifeholder cartridge securely and free up operator hands while performing basic maintenance on the knifeholder. Tidland safety gloves help to protect operator hands when working with sharp blades.

    Blade Guard Attachments
    Retrofit existing e-Knifeholders, Performance Series, Series C and other knifeholders with a low-cost blade guard to reduce operator injury. This guard is an inexpensive way to minimize the risk of operator injury while upper and lower knives are engaged. Each blade guard attaches directly to the existing knifeholder, acting as an extension to alert operators when they are too close to the blade, giving them more time to react.

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