APEX Series
Extreme High-Speed Slitter / Rewind Inspection System
The APEX Series is Aztech’s highest-performance slitter / rewind inspection system, engineered for production environments where speed, control, and inspection accuracy must coexist at scale. Designed to operate at extreme web speeds while maintaining stable tension and inspection reliability, the APEX Series supports demanding label and specialty media converting workflows.
Combining advanced servo-driven web control with a robust mechanical platform, the APEX Series delivers consistent, high-throughput performance for operations that cannot afford compromise between speed and quality.
Where the APEX Series Fits Best
Optimized for high-volume production environments with advanced inspection requirements.
Extreme High-Speed Production
Designed for sustained operation at web speeds exceeding 1,200 feet per minute, supporting maximum throughput.
Inspection-Critical Workflows
Ideal for operations requiring continuous inspection without slowing production, including defect detection and quality verification.
Long-Run, High-Volume Jobs
Best suited for consistent, repeatable production where speed and uptime directly impact output and profitability.
Advanced Converting Environments
Supports complex workflows that integrate slitting, rewinding, inspection, and optional inline processes.
Key Capabilities – Built for Speed, Control, and Inspection
Extreme High-Speed Web Handling
The APEX Series is engineered to maintain stable web control at extreme line speeds, enabling converters to push throughput without sacrificing roll quality.
Servo-Driven Web Control and Tension Management
PLC-controlled automatic web tension and servo-driven motion provide precise control across acceleration, deceleration, and steady-state operation.
Inspection-Optimized Architecture
Dual splice tables and an inspection-ready layout support efficient defect detection, review, and waste removal during high-speed operation.
Open Inspection Integration
An open-architecture design allows seamless integration with camera-based inspection systems, giving converters flexibility in inspection technology selection.
Standard BDI System Features
Designed for web speeds of 1,200+ feet per minute
Ultrasonic web guide for opaque and clear substrates
Available web widths from 13" to 18"
Dual 3" EZ-Change rewind spindles
Reversible rewinds for over- or under-winding
Dual splice tables for efficient inspection and waste removal
PLC-controlled automatic web tension with operator touchscreen interface
Interchangeable slitting station modules for fast blade setup and changeover
Heavy-duty steel frame construction for stability at high speeds
Options and Expandability
The APEX Series supports a range of optional enhancements to tailor the system to specific production and inspection requirements.
Available options include:
Integrated camera inspection systems
Synchronized LED inspection strobe
Integrated variable data inkjet printing
Pneumatic top-rider rollers for unsupported films and large-diameter rewinds
Technical Resources
Access detailed engineering documentation and system specifications for the APEX Series.
