Since the 1970s, CAMPEN Machinery A/S has provided nonwoven producers with stable, efficient equipment designed for low tension web handling. Our solutions help manufacturers minimise web breaks and defects, ensuring consistent roll quality. We work closely with process engineers to integrate robust, easy-to-operate systems that reduce downtime and support demanding production requirements. By combining proven mechanics with modern controls, we deliver reliable performance across diverse nonwoven applications and sensitive substrates.
Fragile nonwoven webs are prone to damage from excessive tension, misalignment, and abrupt torque shifts—especially just before winding. Effective low tension web handling protects fibre structure, surface quality, and key physical properties, whether you are processing meltblown, spunbond, or multilayer webs. Proper tension management reduces the risk of tears, web breaks, and edge defects, leading to higher yields and more uniform rolls for subsequent conversion steps.
CAMPEN’s solutions feature belt and web accumulators that actively decouple upstream process fluctuations from winder operations. Operators benefit from systems that buffer speed transitions and maintain steady tension, enabling smoother roll changes and decreasing machine stops.
Our belt accumulators use wide, guided surfaces to support low tension web handling with minimal mechanical stress. Low wrap angles and careful material selection reduce shear forces and maintain web integrity, even at high speeds or with light basis weight materials. Low-inertia rollers and open frames facilitate safe threading, cleaning, and fast maintenance access.
Effective low tension web handling requires real-time tension feedback and process automation. CAMPEN systems use load cells, loop control, and responsive dancer arms to keep web tension within predefined parameters. Winder synchronisation is achieved through direct communication between accumulators and drive systems, ensuring smooth speed adjustments and reducing the likelihood of defects during roll starts, stops, or splice events.
Each project begins with a detailed review of your substrate, production speed, and available footprint. CAMPEN configures low tension web handling systems to match your line’s specific needs, offering options for cleanroom compatibility, anti-static operation, and contamination control. Our robust accumulators and winders integrate smoothly with existing PLCs and HMIs and help reduce manual intervention on the shop floor.
For more than 40 years, CAMPEN has delivered solutions proven in large-scale nonwoven operations. All equipment is engineered and built in Denmark to rigorous quality standards, supporting continuous production and easy serviceability. From initial specification and line design through to FAT, SAT, and commissioning, our engineering team ensures alignment with your production goals. Ongoing support includes spare parts, upgrades, and remote diagnostics, helping maintain performance throughout the lifecycle.
By focusing on robust, technically advanced low tension web handling, CAMPEN helps you cut waste, extend roll lengths, and deliver reliable quality to downstream processes. Our expertise ensures you benefit from both immediate process improvements and long-term operational gains.
Need help with your low tension web handling 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