Cardboard cores alternative

Replacing cardboard cores: reusable aluminium winding cores

As an alternative to cardboard cores, manufacturers increasingly use reusable aluminium cores that remain dimensionally accurate and can be used many times over. With its WinCore^® winding cores, INOMETA offers a reusable aluminium core that can be reused up to 1,000 times, also available with a winding support and a cut-resistant surface.

Cardboard cores are reaching their limits in many industrial sectors. Under high mechanical loads they wear quickly, and moisture impairs their stability and can lead to material failure. As a single-use product, they have to be replaced after every winding process. At high throughput, this results in a correspondingly high material turnover. In sensitive production environments such as battery and battery foil production, these drawbacks have a direct impact on process stability, scrap rates and line availability.

WinCore® aluminium winding cores, by contrast, are durable, robust and dimensionally stable. Because they can be used repeatedly, they contribute to cost-efficient production processes. They are tailored to the respective application.

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Winding without compromise – reusable solutions for precise & stable winding processes

Our WinCore^® aluminium cores provide a durable and reusable solution for winding processes. Their exceptional durability and reusability allow them to replace up to 500 conventional cardboard cores, and even enable over 1,000 uses in closed production cycles. This reduces the need for regular replacement winding cores as well as the associated material and operating costs.
A key advantage of our WinCore^® winding cores is their superior dimensional stability. Unlike cardboard cores, which can easily deform under winding pressure, our aluminium cores maintain precision and dimensional stability, guaranteeing accurate web guiding. The result is smooth winding and unwinding, minimized residual layers, and wrinkle-free surfaces — essential for consistent product quality.  
The precise concentricity of WinCore^® cores also boosts productivity. Thanks to the different range of core diameters available, more material rolls can be processed simultaneously. This leads to fewer roll changes, less downtime, and reduced storage space needs, ultimately leading to a more efficient use of production resources.
The robust coating and reusable design of WinCore^® winding cores provide resistance to external factors like moisture and abrasion.

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All advantages of our winding cores at a glance

• Replaces up to 500 cardboard cores, in closed production cycles over 1000 inserts
• High strength and rigidity
• High concentricity
• Specifically designed materials
• High manufacturing quality
• RFID technology
• High reusability
• Narrow windings on wide cores possible
• Fewer variants of cores required compared to cardboard cores
• No reduction in winding speed in initial or residuel layer
• Resistant to oil and lubricant

WinCore^® winding cores for durable and stable production processes

Thanks to their adaptability, WinCore^® winding cores are available in various series, including Ecoline and Proline, as well as specialized variants featuring winding support or cut-resistant surfaces.
With their technical properties, WinCore^® winding cores support precise and stable production processes across a wide range of applications. Their reusability, dimensional stability, and long service life contribute to high process quality and cost-effective production.
Detailed consultation and a deep understanding of your specific application are essential for a customized design. Our technical data sheet  serves as the foundation for these consultations, ensuring we meet your exact needs and deliver the optimal product.

Our WinCore^® winding cores at a glance

Who benefits from our cardboard core alternative?

WinCore^® aluminium winding cores deliver top performance, combining high production speeds with uncompromising winding quality. Their exceptional durability, versatility, and precision make them indispensable across numerous industries, including printing, packaging, paper, textiles, and battery production. They enable clean, precise winding, preventing material distortion and wrinkling.  
Especially in cleanroom applications and when processing specialized films, WinCore^® winding cores offer significant advantages over conventional cardboard cores. Unlike cardboard, which generates abrasion and dust that can lead to production rejects, aluminium cores ensure maximum purity, dimensional stability, and reliable particle prevention. This makes them ideal for sensitive substrates like separator films, anode and cathode foils, commonly used in battery production.
INOMETA’s coating expertise further allows for customization to specific production requirements. Tailored functional surfaces optimize winding processes and enhance efficiency, even under demanding conditions.

Our WinCore^® winding cores are used in the following industries, among others:

Optimize your production with our innovative WinCore^® aluminium winding cores

INOMETA is your trusted partner for rollers, winding cores and production process digitalization. Using state-of-the-art technologies, we prioritize maximum safety and reliability. With an extensive portfolio of roller types, we offer the right solution for a wide range of applications.
The combination of durable winding cores, precision roller solutions, and digital systems provides the foundation for stable, cost-effective, and reliable production processes.

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