A400T Core Cutter

High-speed cutting of heat-sensitive tapes...

A unique, hydraulically controlled system provides four different cutting modes to effectively handle a range of tape properties such as adhesive tapes, foam tapes, filter materials and non-woven fabrics.

The Versatility of 4 Different Cutting Modes

Slicing Knife – Limited knife rotation produces slicing action, ideal for materials that slit well, like fiber cores, without layered adhesives.
Powered Knife – Driven knife rotates opposite of material for fast cutting action. Material speed can be varied and spray lubricant/coolant added along with blade wipers.
Free-Wheeling Knife – Knife is driven by product to create a score cut. Lubricant/coolant and blade wipers prevent overheating adhesives or materials.
Controlled-Wheeling Knife – Knife rotation is controlled to slowly rotate against turning material, resulting in slicing action. Lubricant/coolant and blade wipers prevent overheating adhesives or materials.

Like all Appleton core cutters, the A400T is engineered with proven features that ensure cut quality, ease of operation, and operator safety:

Spray Cooling – A unique spray system for cleaners, lubricants or coolants is integrated into the cutting head system. The guard system and wiping pads help contain and collect the spray.
Blade Honing – A hone is built into the blade guard to facilitate periodic manual blade dressing.
Energy Saving – Every Appleton core cutter features an auto-shutoff that turns off the cutter when left unattended, eliminating unnecessary energy costs while minimizing wear on moving cutter parts. As always, workers are safer when unattended machinery is not running.
Intelligent Control – The PLC control panel features push-button simplicity with an LCD screen that displays prompts and operator input. The PLC captures and displays run data and system status, making productivity ever so easy to measure. It also prompt operators when to service the hydraulic filter.
Installation and Training – Professional installation and training services are readily available from skilled technicians with years of core cutter experience.

60 years of Superior Support

The A400T also comes with an outstanding promise of support. If you should need technical assistance, service or replacement parts, Appleton will be there for you. Appleton still provides parts and service for core cutters built over 50 years ago – you can be assured our tradition of superior support will bring long-term value to your Appleton core cutter investment.

Specs

Parent core length range

Core diameter range

1" I.D. to 11" O.D.

Wall thickness

1-1/4" with 6" knife
For thicker walls contact Appleton Mfg.

Cut length range

Minimal cut determined by product integrity
Maximum length: 60"

Cut length tolerance

+/-0.015".*tolerance may be affected by medium/material being cut.

Utilities

3 phase electrical power. 15-25 amp circuit required depending on options.
80 psi plant air. 6 scfm @ 60 cuts/minute. (Cut rate operator and core dependent)