For over fifty years, CAMPEN Machinery A/S has developed reliable winding solutions for demanding nonwoven and technical textile processes. Our automatic pope winder for heavy felts combines robust mechanics with precise control to deliver uniform roll quality at any speed. We focus on your production targets and provide equipment that is easy to operate, safe, and efficient. From project initiation to commissioning, our team works with you to address web handling challenges and support stable, long-term output.
Heavy felts require a reliable winder platform and accurate process control. The automatic pope winder for heavy felts by CAMPEN features an integrated surface and drum winder system, ensuring stable nip contact and consistent winding pressure across the full web width. Servo-controlled axes precisely manage web tension and contact force, helping to protect bulk and minimise the risk of wrinkles. Uniform roll density is achieved from the core to the outer diameter. The system offers web widths up to 5000 mm and supports high-speed winding with minimal waste generation.
Operating as an in-line winder, the equipment enables continuous production uptime and supports automatic roll change at line speed. An optional accumulator bridges roll changes, securing maximum efficiency for upstream and downstream systems. Engineered frames and balanced drums support wide web handling and enable stable roll build-up, even when winding compressible nonwovens or geotextile fabrics.
Operators can run a range of felt grades, technical textiles, and roofing membranes on one robust solution. Recipe management ensures repeatable set-up and quick changeovers, resulting in improved line efficiency and reduced downtime.
CAMPEN’s automation platform synchronises web tension, drum torque, and nip pressure, automatically adjusting to roll diameter and line conditions. This ensures consistent winding, helps maintain target density, and prevents issues such as edge hardening or core slip. Automatic shaft transfer and precise cut-off systems deliver clean and reliable roll changes, increasing manufacturing uptime.
The automatic pope winder for heavy felts integrates easily with upstream bonding, coating, or needling processes. It can serve as a primary in-line winder or as a surface winder in slitting lines and converting systems. Standard interfaces support PLCs, line encoders, and plant-wide safety requirements.
Mechanical options include rider roll systems, fully regulated lay-on pressure, and multiple core handling configurations. Edge guiding, automatic core loading, and trim handling simplify logistics and help to reduce manual workload on the shop floor.
Since the 1970s, we have delivered winding solutions to the nonwovens and technical textiles industry. Our in-depth experience covers nonwovens, geotextiles, and textile-based roll goods that require careful handling. We understand the importance of bulk recovery, compressibility, and surface sensitivity in heavy felt production. Our engineering team selects drum geometry, nip configuration, and control strategy to meet your exact application needs.
Every project starts with a review of your roll diameter, production speed, and roll quality targets. Mechanics, drives, and controls are tailored to support your KPIs with low waste and safe operation as core goals. Factory acceptance testing confirms equipment performance, and our commissioning team provides on-site training and support for a reliable start-up.
After start-up, we continue to support your production. Remote technical support, diagnostics, audits, and retrofit options help you respond to new material needs or increased speeds. With our experience, you can scale to wider webs or higher output, always with stable roll quality and reliable performance.
The automatic pope winder for heavy felts excels in processing nonwovens, geotextiles, roofing membranes, and technical textiles where large, consistent parent rolls are required. The system produces nonwoven rolls ready for precise slitting and converting, with predictable tension and controlled diameters. Customers often report faster changeovers, fewer defects, and stable, reliable winding across the entire web width.
Achieve stable, efficient wide-width winding with CAMPEN’s automatic pope winder for heavy felts. Benefit from servo-driven control, precise pressure management, and automated roll change systems that ensure consistent quality and high productivity.
Need help with your automatic pope winder for heavy felts project? Talk to our engineers or request an assessment today. Learn more at campenmachinery.com/nonwoven or contact us at campenmachinery.com/contact-us.
Peder Helbo
Sales Director