Tidland’s new knifeholder upgrade allows converters to reposition manual slitters quickly and easily, without tools.

Camas, WA - Tidland, the world leader in slitting and winding technology, introduces the Easy Glider for manual or semi-automatic slitters. This new mount will help converters to dramatically reduce the time needed for repositioning Tidland’s Performance Series knifeholders and is available immediately on all new systems or as an easy retrofit to increase the efficiency of an existing slitter.

Operators can now move manual knifeholders effortlessly in seconds, without tools. The Easy Glider moves smoothly on linear bearings, the holders glide to their new position with a light touch and use regulated air pressure to quickly and precisely engage their blades against the lower slitter. Until now, knifeholders repositioning on a traditional guide bar would be subject to binding and drag unless constantly adjusted. This would create knifeholder repositioning problems and a bottleneck in the converting process. The Easy Glider is the answer to faster knifeholder repositioning without resorting to large complex designs using carriages and linear rails, or more expensive fully-automated systems. The new Easy Glider is a cost effective solution for Converters looking to reduce setup time and increase their ability to compete on shorter runs.

“Hammers have no room around slitters, period! Slitting equipment is not impervious to decay and abuse, especially in a mill environment where rust, dust and moisture, or dents, all can contribute to inefficiencies. Eliminating such causes for frustration and abuse will enhance knifeholder life expectancy. With the Easy Glider we are simplifying the process of repositioning knifeholders for set changes in a cost effective way that translates into more dollars to the bottom line,” commented Quino Lorente, President and Active Product Manager for Slitting at Tidland Corporation. “At Tidland we are committed to constantly search for product designs and improvements that facilitate critical operations for converters in the most cost effective way.”

Tidland Corporation is the industry leader in slitting and winding equipment for the pulp and paper converting industry. Established in 1951 with the invention of the air shaft, Tidland has demonstrated over 50 years of continuous improvement while delivering consistent new product designs to the market. Tidland provides the highest quality slitting and winding equipment available.

Tidland is a company of Maxcess International, along with Fife Corporation (guiding and inspection equipment) and MAGPOWR (tension controls). Together, Fife , MAGPOWR and Tidland are able to apply over 130 years combined industry experience and a large application base to provide a unique perspective of the entire process line.

To receive more information about the new Easy Glider visit www.tidland.com/rail, or call Tidland at 1.800.426.1000 to speak to a customer service representative.

Tidland Corporation
2305 SE 8 th Avenue
Camas , WA 98607 , USA
1.800.426.1000
(360) 834-2345
(360) 834-5865 Fax

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