Massman Automation installs KTI Automatic Lap Splicer
KTI, a manufacturer of automatic splicers, turret rewinders and other web converting equipment, has completed assembly of the LS Series Automatic Lap Splicer for OEM Massman Automation’s end-customer. Massman plans to run Kraft paper with special barrier properties and specifically chose the LS splicer to reduce waste on its Talon Supra machines. The Talon Supra Microwave Popcorn bag-making machine is a continuous motion machine that runs at 300 bags (or feet) per minute. If the machine were to stop it would create excessive waste of 3 to 30 bags. The LS Lap Splicer’s big roll dual unwi...