Wet wipes converting line

Efficiently convert a variety of wet wipes with flexible settings and minimal machine downtime, ensuring high-speed production and precise lotion application for diverse personal and home care products.

Processes and Packages Wet Wipes Efficiently

The NEXT Wet Wipe Converting Line from Teknoweb Converting is designed to streamline the production of wet wipes with its cutting-edge features. This versatile machine stands out by offering rapid changes, minimal downtime, and unmatched efficiency. Its proprietary cutting unit can perform up to 1,000 cuts per minute, supporting high-speed, continuous operations. Primarily employed in manufacturing personal and home care products, it produces a wide variety of wipes, including baby, antibacterial, and household cleaning wipes.

The line incorporates advanced splice technology with a zero-speed unwinder and adjustable wetting systems, tailoring the lotion application to each wipe’s needs. With the capacity to handle single, double, or jumbo rolls, the system offers seamless integration into existing production lines. Full servo drive systems ensure precise control and high throughput, processing up to 24,000 wipes per minute with production efficiencies exceeding 95%.

Teknoweb’s solution aligns with sustainability goals, handling raw materials with significantly reduced environmental impact compared to standard PP or PE-based wipes. The system is equipped with easy-to-maintain stainless steel components and features quick-change cleaning mechanisms that reduce downtime. This converting line is equipped to support extended production runs with low cost of ownership, adaptable to varying needs through configurable settings and comprehensive engineering support.

Benefits

  • Maximizes throughput with minimal downtime, maintaining production efficiency over 95%.
  • Reduces waste with precise lotion dispensing, minimizing product rejections and material costs.
  • Adapts quickly to production changes, enhancing flexibility for diverse product lines.
  • Handles environmentally friendly materials, supporting sustainability initiatives.
  • Minimizes operational costs with low maintenance and energy-efficient full servo systems.

General


Applications
Nonwoven products,Tissue products,Personal care products,Home care products,Wet wipes
End products
Facial cleansing wipes,Floor cleaning wet pads,Biodegradable wipes,Baby wipes,Antibacterial wipes,Car interior cleaning wipes,Moist toilet tissues,Household cleaning wipes,Disinfectant wipes,All-purpose cleaning wet cloths,Flushable wet wipes,Kitchen surface wet wipes,Bathroom sanitizing wipes,Makeup removal wipes,Glass cleaning wipes
Steps before
Material preparation,Roll loading,Substrate handling
Steps after
Flow wrapping,Packaging,Labelling
Input ingredients
single roll,double roll,jumbo roll,pre-cut reels,semi-jumbo roll,sanitary pumps,flowmeters,cellulosic fibers,wood pulp
Output ingredients
length fold wipes,wet wipes,interfolded wipes,folded wipes
Market info
IMA is known for its expertise in manufacturing automated packaging machines and solutions, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee industries, offering innovative, high-quality equipment and comprehensive customer service.

Technical Specifications


Design speed
up to 24,000 wipes/min
Operating speed
up to 21,600 wipes/min
Cutting speed
up to 1,000 cuts/min
Stacking speed
up to 300 stacks/min
Linear speed
up to 200 m/min
Number of Lines
up to 25
Drive system
Full servo
Roll diameter
std
Pre-cut reels width
min
Semi-jumboroll
min
Cutting technology
Pinch die cut
Stacklength
min
Web centering device
Yes
Folded wipe width
min
Reels splice
Automatic,zero speed
Interfolded
Yes
Fold type
Z,C,W,modified V
Clipheight
min
Stackheight
min
Count
min
Quantity of lotion
min
Efficiency (%) pre-cut rolls
> 90%
Efficiency (%) semi-jumbo
> 95%
Waste (%)
< 3%

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Full servo
Cleaning method
Short CIP duration
Quick changeability
Reproducible settings
Wetting system configurability
Adjustable width or fixed width wetting bars
Splice technology
Automatic,zero speed
Production efficiency
> 95%

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine Layout
NEXT
Design speed (wipes/min)
up to 24,000
Operating speed (wipes/min)
up to 21,600
Cutting speed (clips/min)
up to 1,000
Stacking speed (stacks/min)
up to 300
Linear speed (m/min)
up to 200
Number of lines
up to 25
Drive system
Full servo
Roll diameter (mm) std | opt
1,200 | 1,500
Pre-cut reels width (mm) min | max | opt
130 | 210 | 400
Semi-jumbo roll (mm) min | max
800 | 1,200
Cutting technology
Pinch die cut
Stack length (mm) min | max | opt
100 | 230 | 400
Folded wipe width (mm) min | max | opt
80 | 140 | 160
Reels splice
Automatic,zero speed
Fold type
Z,C,W,modified V
Clip height (mm) min | max
5 | 25
Stack height (mm) min | max
5 | 80

Custom Options


Wetting system configuration
Adjustable width or fixed width wetting bars
Substrate guide system
Integrated in the HMI
Wetting method choice
Pre-fold wetting,post-fold wetting,or both
Splice technology
LAP "zero speed"
Roll handling capability
Single,double,or jumbo