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Silicone tape unwinder | Altor Verticale
Silicone tape unwinder system | Altor
It is a silicone tape unwinder system through which, together with the Mistral, you can feed and apply silicone tape at large quantities. It is great for high work loads. With the automatic tape unroller Altor Verticale it is possible to easily and economically convert the tape load capacity from a maximum of 2,000 meters provided by the Mistral, up to a maximum of 20,000 meters.
Altor Verticale tape unwinder is a new concept machine. Ideal for unwinding spool of double sided tape, silicone tape and tear tape. The automatic tape unwinder Altor Verticale is autonomous and can work on almost all of Macari-Fidia’s machines. It is a perfect solution for everyone looking to considerably reduce the tape roller changing times, with the benefit of higher production, without loss of time due to frequent machine stops to replace the roll of tape.
Fidiagraf, every year, participates in fairs in the world of print finishing. On those occasions, we show customers the operation of our automatic machines. We will participate in Drupa 2024, in Düsseldorf, Germany. On that occasion, we will exhibit our Speedy, as a double-sided adhesive tape applicator and tear tape applicator. We will also show our Mistral, the silicone tape applicator. Furthermore, we will show our automatic tape unwinder Altor Verticale, all its technical details, as well as how it works. The silicone tape unroller Altor Verticale is adaptable, efficient, fast and precise.
For any further inquiries for this applicator you may contact us using the Contact Us page or visiting our YouTube channel.
Possible Jobs
Specifications
- Maximum tape width: 40 mm
- Minimum tape width: 4 mm
- Spool capacity: 20,000 meters
Videos
Altor Verticale A/15
Speedy + Altor Verticale
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes the Altor Verticale silicone tape unwinder?
The Altor Verticale silicone tape unwinder is made by Macari-Fidia (Macari S.r.l.), based in Ciriè near Turin, Italy. The company was founded in 1990 and supplies customers in over 30 countries.
What does the silicone tape version of Altor Verticale do?
It unwinds large spools of silicone tape and feeds them to the tape applicator, so that silicone tape can be applied in large quantities. Together with a Mistral, it raises the tape capacity from the 2,000 m of Mistral’s own reel to up to 20,000 m.
What silicone tape widths and spool sizes can it take?
The silicone tape unwinder takes tape from 4 to 40 mm wide, with a spool capacity of up to 20,000 m. Mistral itself applies silicone tape from 12 to 40 mm wide.
Is silicone tape the adhesive?
No. Silicone tape is the removable release liner that covers a strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive until the user peels it off to close the pack. The unwinder only supplies that liner to the applicator; the adhesive is put down by a hot melt gluing system, which the silicone tape applications page describes.
When should I add the silicone tape unwinder?
Silicone tape is used on large production runs, and these are the runs where changing a 2,000 m reel interrupts the line most often. If the run is short, Mistral’s own reel is the simpler set-up.
Is there an unwinder for other tapes?
Yes. The same Altor Verticale unwinds double-sided tape and tear tape too, and those versions are on the double-sided tape unwinder and tear tape unwinder pages. They cover tape from 4 to 25 mm wide.
Can the silicone tape unwinder be fitted to my existing machine?
Often yes. It is autonomous and works on almost all Macari-Fidia machines, and Mistral can also be fitted to other manufacturers’ machines. The first step is a technical check of the space, the product transport, the controls and where the tape goes.
How much does a silicone tape unwinder cost?
The cost depends on how the unwinder is configured for your machine, and Macari-Fidia gives a quotation per project instead of a published price. Send the silicone tape width, the machine and applicator you use, the run lengths and the space available to [email protected] or through the contact form.
What installation and service does Macari-Fidia offer for the silicone tape unwinder?
Macari-Fidia offers, on request, consulting, installation, start-up and staff training carried out on site by its own technicians and fitters, and it can set up maintenance and servicing agreements. The Aftersales & Spare Parts page explains the service.