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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TIDLAND HITCHIKER SPECIFICATIONS

Class II
Carriages Electroless nickel plated
Knife Blade 5.91 inches
Anvil Blade 7.48 inches
Minimum Slit Width 5.24 inches
Speed Range (All Application)* 114 to 1,463 mpm
Knifeholder Air (Filtered, Regulated Dry Air) 4.1 to 5.2 bar
Carriage Brake Air (Filtered, Dry Air) 5.5 to 6.9 bar
AC Motor Ratings 0.11 to 0.96 kW
Power Requirements 230 to 460 VAC 3-Phase
Class III
Carriages Electroless nickel plated
Knife Blade 7.87 inches
Anvil Blade 9.84 inches
Minimum Slit Width 5.98 inches
Speed Range (All Application)* 163 to 3,049 mpm
Knifeholder Air (Filtered, Regulated Dry Air) 4.1 to 5.2 bar
Carriage Brake Air (Filtered, Dry Air) 5.5 to 6.9 bar
AC Motor Ratings 0.11 to 0.96 kW
Power Requirements 230 to 460 VAC 3-Phase

*Maximum speed is dependent on application and material. Lower speeds are possible with gear reducer.

Class II
Carriages Electroless nickel plated
Knife Blade 150 mm
Anvil Blade 190 mm
Minimum Slit Width 133 mm
Speed Range (All Application)* 114 to 1,463 mpm
Knifeholder Air (Filtered, Regulated Dry Air) 4.1 to 5.2 bar
Carriage Brake Air (Filtered, Dry Air) 5.5 to 6.9 bar
AC Motor Ratings 0.11 to 0.96 kW
Power Requirements 230 to 460 VAC 3-Phase
Class III
Carriages Electroless nickel plated
Knife Blade 200 mm
Anvil Blade 250 mm
Minimum Slit Width 152 mm
Speed Range (All Application)* 163 to 3,049 mpm
Knifeholder Air (Filtered, Regulated Dry Air) 4.1 to 5.2 bar
Carriage Brake Air (Filtered, Dry Air) 5.5 to 6.9 bar
AC Motor Ratings 0.11 to 0.96 kW
Power Requirements 230 to 460 VAC 3-Phase

*Maximum speed is dependent on application and material. Lower speeds are possible with gear reducer.

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