Understanding how a paper tube machine works helps you choose the right model and avoid production problems. Almost every machine uses the same principle: spiral winding.
Several paper strips are fed from reels. The number of strips equals the number of plies, for example 15, 25 or 30 in our T-1500, T-2500 and T-3000 machines. The paper grade and thickness decide the strength of the final tube.
Each strip passes through a gluing unit. Even glue distribution is essential, because it bonds the plies together and prevents the tube from loosening or deforming.
The strips are wound at an angle around a fixed mandrel. A belt drives the forming tube forward continuously. The mandrel diameter sets the inner diameter of the tube. With a full electronic control system the angle, tension and speed stay constant, which gives a uniform wall.
A cutting unit moves with the tube and cuts it to the programmed length without stopping the line. Longer or heavy walled tubes may be cut later on a separate paper core cutting machine.
More plies mean a thicker wall and higher crush resistance. Light cores for labels need few plies. Cores for heavy film rolls, textile bobbins or industrial use need more. Our range goes up to 30 plies and a wall thickness of 25 mm on the T-3000 jumbo model.
Modern machines monitor speed, glue and cut position electronically. This reduces scrap and keeps every tube within tolerance. See the full range in our paper tube machine guide.
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