Slitter Rewinders
Elite Cameron Slitter Rewinders are known throughout the converting industry for their quality and reliability. We have equipment from the 1930s still in use today.
We continue to build on that reputation, combining the latest technology with our 100+ years of experience to design and manufacture world class slitter rewinders. Our attention to detail and customer satisfaction is paramount for every machine.
About Our Center Winders:
Center Winders are among the most common slitter rewinders and provide a high-quality, cost-effective solution for a broad range of materials. With slit widths down to 25mm (1”) and rewind diameters up to 800mm (32”), these machines produce excellent results.
About Our Center Surface Winders:
With both center-surface and minimum-gap winding modes, the Center-Surface winders provide excellent web control for narrow slit widths, delicate materials and large rewind diameters.
About Our Turret Winders
Turreted winders are ideal for reducing downtime and increasing throughput in a converting operation. While the machine runs, the operator can unload finished rolls and reload cores in preparation for the next running cycle.
About Our Two Drum Winders:
Two-Drum winders are ideal for slitting and rewinding up to large diameters and heavy weights at high speeds.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions About Slitter Rewinders
Which type of slitter rewinder do I need?
The right slitter rewinder depends on four things: your slit width, finished roll diameter, material sensitivity, and production volume. Elite Cameron builds four main configurations. Center winders suit general-purpose converting at slit widths of 25mm (1 inch) and above. Center-surface winders handle delicate or stretch-sensitive materials and narrower slits down to 6mm (¼ inch). Turret winders maximize throughput on high-volume, multi-set runs. Two-drum surface winders handle the largest, heaviest rolls at high speed. If you are unsure, send us your material and roll specifications, and we will recommend the right configuration.
What is the difference between a center winder and a center-surface winder?
A center winder drives the finished roll from its core through the rewind shaft, which makes it cost-effective and well-suited to general-purpose slitting at 25mm (1 inch) and above. A center-surface winder adds a driven surface drum alongside the core drive, giving far tighter web control for narrow slit widths, delicate or stretch-sensitive materials, and large-diameter rolls. Choose a center winder for standard converting, and a center-surface winder when material sensitivity or roll size demands precise tension control.
What is a duplex slitter rewinder?
A duplex slitter rewinder has two parallel rewind shafts that wind finished rolls alternately, rather than the single shaft of a simplex machine. Alternating rolls between the two sides prevents interleaving of adjacent rolls and allows for differential winding capability. Elite Cameron builds both simplex and duplex center winders, sized to your slit widths and production volume.
When should I choose a turret slitter rewinder?
Choose a turret slitter rewinder when changeover downtime between roll sets is limiting your output. The rotating turret carries multiple rewind positions, so the operator unloads finished rolls and re-cores the next set while the machine keeps running. This is ideal for high-volume, multi-set production such as tape and label converting, where shorter downtime between sets can raise total throughput significantly. For lower-volume or single-set work, a standard center winder is usually the more economical choice.
When is a two-drum surface winder the right choice?
A two-drum surface winder is the right choice for the largest and heaviest finished rolls at high running speeds. The roll rests in a cradle between two driven drums that build dense, stable rolls through surface contact, which is why this configuration is standard for paper mills and high-volume nonwoven converting. Elite Cameron’s two-drum surface winders handle large rewind diameters and high line speeds where core-driven winding alone cannot maintain roll quality.
Can Elite Cameron build a custom slitter rewinder?
Yes. Every Elite Cameron slitter rewinder is tailored to your materials, slit widths, finished roll sizes, and production volumes, rather than sold as a fixed catalog model. We build center, center-surface, turret, and two-drum surface winders, and we can integrate features such as differential shafts, automated roll handling, and web guiding to suit your application. Custom machines are supplied worldwide from our facility in Taunton, UK. Contact us for more information.
How much does a slitter rewinder cost?
Slitter rewinder pricing depends on the configuration, web width, running speed, level of automation, and the tension and web-control systems your material requires. A narrow-web simplex center winder sits at the lower end, while wide, high-speed, or fully automated turret and two-drum machines cost considerably more. Because Elite Cameron builds each machine to specification, the most accurate way to get a price is to share your material, slit widths, and roll requirements for a tailored quotation.