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CAC now designs and manufactures both standard and custom precision, air loaded nip roll modules. These air loaded nip modules allow precise side-to-side gap adjustment, independent of precise pneumatic pressure adjustment. They can be supplied as non driven or with complete drive systems. All feature plate steel framework and may be supplied with either dual side frames or cantilevered for narrow width applications.

CAC nip roll modules have proven to be effective with all types of webs, including film, foil, paper, textiles and nonwovens. Typically they are used where independent tension zones are required. However, they are also utilized in laminating, coating and calendaring applications.

Nip modules are designed to be easily placed in existing machinery or engineered as part of a new machine build. Nip rolls are available with many types of coatings including chrome, plasma, nickel and Teflon. Rubber coverings, including silicone, neoprene, EPDM, urethane and others are also available. Roll materials may be ordered in aluminum, steel or brass. Finishes can range from ground mirror finish to course knurls. Roll diameters from 1" to 18" and roll faces from 3" to 120" are available.

CAC’s electrically heated roll, model EHR, may be incorporated in the nip roll module to facilitate web heating. They may also be combined with CAC’s rotational type dancer rolls to control web tension entering and / or exiting the nip module.

Jeff Damour, Engineering Manager said, "We are delighted to offer our customers a broad array of nip module configurations with extensive roll coverings and configurations available. All our precision, air loaded nip roll modules are designed to be readily retrofitted to virtually any converting operation as single upgrade components or as part of an overall web handling package. We take pride in designing these modules for efficient, smooth installations."

Founded in 1974, Converter Accessory Corporation designs, engineers and manufactures web handling equipment for converters of paper, film, foil, nonwovens and textiles. Engineered solutions include high quality, cost effective equipment for narrow web to wide web, slow speed to high speed, prototyping to full production applications. CAC is represented by knowledgeable engineering staff and provides extensive consultation and unparalleled product support.