Don & Low, an international supplier of innovative polyolefin-based woven and nonwoven materials for a range of specialty applications, has invested in a Universal X6 slitting machine. The investment came after extensive research by Don & Low to determine which machine could handle the very specific handling requirements for its nonwoven materials. Their prefered slitting method is shear slitting, but they needed to reduce set-up times. It was also essential that the chosen slitter had the ability to automate as many processes as possible. The machine needed to produce slit rolls up to 1000mm in diameter with precise control of tension.
 
The Universal X6 slitting machine was able to meet all of the requirements of Don & Low and more. Key aspects included automatic setting of shear knives and anvils, closed loop tension control, a comprehensive diagnotstic system, fast loading and unloading and a small footprint.

Keith Galloway, general manager of Don & Low Nonwovens says, “Don & Low is undertaking a major investment in new production equipment to expand capacity and increase the range of products we can manufacture. The Universal X6 slitting machine was one part of this investment. We talked to many companies about our requirements and Universal stood out as a company that could meet our technical requirements while still staying within our budget limits. Although the initial discussions focussed on the specification, what became clear was the commitment of Universal Converting Equipment to the ongoing support of their equipment. We are based in Forfar, Scotland and sometimes we can struggle for a fast response from our machine suppliers. Universal have invested heavily in developing their diagnostic systems so we have the comfort that if a problem occurs, we have the information available to solve it ourselves. The free lifetime support is a statement in the confidence Universal have in their equipment.”