Automatic short roll rewinder – robust, reliable and easy to operate

Since the 1970s, CAMPEN Machinery A/S has delivered robust, reliable solutions for profitable and safe short roll production. Our automatic short roll rewinder is built for consistent quality, high uptime, and easy operation. The machine’s strong mechanical design and advanced control systems ensure daily converting tasks are solved efficiently while meeting industry demands for nonwoven and technical textile processing.

The automatic short roll rewinder integrates easily into both in-line and off-line production. Systems are engineered to meet your material requirements, machine layout, and specific capacity targets. With adaptable features, the rewinder efficiently handles nonwoven fabrics, geotextiles, spunlace, airlaid, felts, glass fibre, and technical textiles.

Engineered for high uptime and repeatable performance

Reliability and safety are key to any converting operation. The automatic short roll rewinder from CAMPEN is constructed with a rigid frame for long life and high stability. Operators find the HMI intuitive, which streamlines daily tasks and minimises risks of errors. Fast recipe setup, repeatable parameters, and protective guarding make operation straightforward and secure, supporting continuous shifts and high production targets.

Features that drive efficiency and safety

The machine is designed to maximise productivity:

High production speed for short roll winding supports demanding output schedules.
Automatic roll change reduces operator intervention and downtime.
Cardboard core feeding and handling systems drive robust, safe cycles.
Hot melt sealing at roll start and end reduces waste and prevents telescoping.
Integrated slitting allows for compact machine layouts and streamlined flow.

Precision, minimal waste, and repeatable short roll quality are the result of careful tension control and efficient automation. The rewinder is designed with standardised components and clear machine access points for ease of maintenance and support.

Advanced tension control for sensitive and technical materials

Tension stability is crucial for roll quality, especially with delicate or technical nonwovens. The automatic short roll rewinder uses load cells and dancers to control web tension through ramp-up, steady running, and wind-down phases. Shaftless unwinding simplifies reel changes, improves ergonomics, and maintains stable feeding, even at high line speeds.

Consistent quality across every batch

The rewinder’s automation ensures:

Closed-loop tension systems keep material density consistent and protect sensitive webs.
Controlled acceleration and deceleration guard against edge runout, dust, or wrinkles.
Automatic roll change with tube insertion keeps throughput uninterrupted.
Hot melt end sealing ensures each short roll is securely finished for storage and shipping.
Integration with upstream and downstream processes enables seamless operation and fewer production stops.

Maintaining optimal tension prevents defects and preserves roll integrity, helping to lower costs related to complaints or repacking. The result is stable packing and trouble-free downstream processing.

Flexible options tailored to your production and materials

Every automatic short roll rewinder from CAMPEN is configured to your material and process demands. Whether you are converting geosynthetics, construction textiles, nonwoven materials, felts, rubbers, elastics, or plastic films, the right solution safeguards both output quality and worker safety.

Customisable modules improve workflow and efficiency

Adapt the rewinder to your application using a wide selection of options:

Choose in-line or off-line integration to match process flow and available space.
Shaftless unwinds and mechanical lifts support ergonomics and operator safety.
Edge trims, knife systems, and web guidance enable reliable, precise cuts.
Recallable recipes and clear HMI menus simplify changeover and operator training.
Energy-efficient drive technology combines stable performance with reduced power consumption.

The machine’s robust construction and automation-ready interfaces support compliance, data acquisition, and integration with quality systems. Our engineering and service teams provide installation support, commissioning, and training so your automatic short roll rewinder operates predictably for years.

Expert support for efficient short roll converting

Share your material specs, width range, desired roll lengths, and capacity targets with CAMPEN. We will propose a reliable short roll rewinder configuration that matches your technical and economic objectives. Benefit from efficient, safe output and ongoing technical support through spare parts and maintenance services.

Need help with your automatic short roll rewinder project? Talk to our engineers or request an assessment today. Learn more at campenmachinery.com/nonwoven or contact us at campenmachinery.com/contact-us.