Evolution of Automatic Core Preparation and Handling Systems, 1996 Finishing and Converting Conference Proceedings
Kevin P. Rolfe
Core Link, Inc.
The historically humble core has grown in importance as papermachine widths and speeds have expanded. As the volume and variety of cores needed increased, so did concerns for employee safety and rising costs. This paper discusses the development of automated core preparation, examines in detail an existing highly automated system and outlines the factors that influence investment.