Reusable winding cores

Reusable winding cores

Sustainable production processes with reusable winding cores

Sustainability is paramount in today’s efficient production processes. Companies must conserve resources, reduce waste, and implement energy-efficient solutions without compromising quality or performance. INOMETA’s WinCore® winding cores offer an innovative solution to meet these demands. With over 40 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing advanced roller and winding solutions, we utilize state-of-the-art material technologies, like lightweight composites, to deliver highly precise and energy-efficient results.

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Economic & ecological advantages of reusable winding cores

Frequent reproduction of conventional disposable cardboard cores generates significant waste. WinCore® winding cores offer a sustainable alternative, boasting a significantly longer service life and multiple reuse capabilities. This not only reduces raw material consumption but also dramatically improves the carbon footprint. WinCore® benefits companies ecologically and economically by helping them meet legal environmental requirements and achieving savings in material and disposal costs.
But sustainable production processes provide more than just environmental benefits – they create a strategic competitive advantage. Customers who choose reusable solutions like WinCore® fulfill critical legal environmental requirements and ESG criteria, while strengthening their corporate image. These measures lead to considerable long-term cost savings through reduced material consumption and lower disposal costs.

Our WinCore® winding cores at a glance

WinCore® Ecoline – aluminium winding cores
WinCore® Proline – aluminium winding cores
WinCore® with winding support
WinCore® with cut-resistant surface

Precise manufacturing tolerances for exact power transmission & higher production efficiency

WinCore® winding cores are engineered with state-of-the-art production technology and innovative material combinations. Utilizing high-quality lightweight materials, our winding cores guarantee a long service life, while optimized designs ensure high process stability and easy handling. Our aluminium winding cores significantly increase wear resistance and enable maximum reusability. Special material coatings, such as our PROTEK® coatings, further enhance wear and tear resistance, guaranteeing consistent winding quality over numerous production cycles.
Precise manufacturing tolerances ensure exact force transmission, minimizing slippage and ensuring consistent tension, which directly translates to increased production efficiency.
For damaged WinCore® winding cores, repair options depend on the damage type and core material. For aluminium winding cores, INOMETA offers services to improve concentricity and refurbish the aluminium surface. In some cases, end refurbishment or, for the Proline version, insert replacement can restore functionality. While we strive to repair most damage, severe structural damage may render a core irreparable.

All advantages of WinCore® winding cores for sustainable production processes at a glance

WinCore® winding cores provide companies with a wide range of advantages that optimally combine ecological and economic benefits:

  • High strength and rigidity
  • High concentric accuracy
  • Specifically designed materials
  • High manufacturing quality
  • RFID technology
  • High reusability
  • Narrow bale possible on wide tube cores
  • Fewer tube core variants required in comparison with cardboard cores
  • No reduction in winding speed in initial or residual layer
  • Resistant to oil and lubricant
  • No swelling due to ambient humidity

Learn more about the benefits of our sustainable WinCore® winding cores here: WinCore® winding cores by INOMETA.

WinCore® winding cores with winding support – efficient winding without adhesive tape

Our WinCore® winding cores with winding support enable especially easy and time-efficient winding of thin foils such as copper, aluminium, or plastic foils. Thanks to the special adhesive layer, there is no need to use double-sided adhesive tape – the foil can be applied directly to the core within the machine.  This reduces set-up times and ensures a clean winding surface without adhesive residue. After unwinding, our winding core is ready for immediate reuse. This solution is especially advantageous in sensitive industries such as battery and film production, thanks to its high precision and user-friendliness.

WinCore® winding cores with cut-resistant surface – maximum variability & service life

For uncompromising winding quality, our WinCore® winding cores with a cut-resistant surface offer maximum resistance to cuts by cutting blades. The easy removal of winding and adhesive residue without damaging the surface ensures clean processing and significantly extends the service life of the winding core. Even at high winding speeds, the surface structure remains intact, preserving the integrity of the first winding layers. The FDA-compliant coating makes our winding cores ideal for applications in the packaging, film, and battery industries, where maximum efficiency and material protection are essential.

Our sustainable winding cores in action

WinCore® winding cores optimize production processes across diverse industries, offering unmatched flexibility and sustainability. From guaranteeing precision and efficiency in printing and packaging to enhancing performance in textile and metal/plastics processing, our winding cores contribute to environmentally friendly and high-performance solutions. Specifically, our high-precision aluminium winding cores excel in sensitive applications, such as processing special films or operating within clean rooms. Unlike cardboard cores, which generate abrasion and dust leading to production rejects, WinCore® winding cores ensure high purity and dimensional stability, reliably preventing abrasion and making them ideal for sensitive substrates.  
The service life of WinCore® winding cores depends on the respective type and the applied load. With proper and careful handling, INOMETA estimates a service life of approximately 1600 winding and unwinding cycles, which equates to 800 complete winding cycles, for aluminium WinCore® winding cores. Their outstanding longevity leads to a significant reduction in long-term investment and storage costs and opens up a wide range of applications in various industries, including the printing, packaging, paper, and textile industries.
Thanks to our expertise in coating technology, WinCore® winding cores can be individually adapted to specific production requirements. We develop customized functional surfaces tailored to our customers’ needs, making a decisive contribution to efficiency and quality, particularly under the demanding conditions of battery production. This customization, combined with the proven longevity of aluminium WinCore® winding cores, results in significant reductions in long-term investment and storage costs.

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

Packaging

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Film

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Papier industry

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Printing

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Textile industry

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Coating & Converting

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Battery manufacturing

Hygiene industry

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WinCore® winding cores in the printing industry

In the printing industry, WinCore® winding cores ensure consistent winding quality, meaning uniform tension and reduced wrinkles, thereby increasing efficiency and precision in the processing of paper and film webs. Thanks to their precise manufacturing and sustainable materials, they guarantee consistently high winding quality and stable processes – ideal for demanding printing applications, such as high-speed flexographic- or digital printing. Optimized designs and high-quality lightweight materials evenly distribute the winding force, minimizing the risk of web damage such as wrinkling and tearing.
In flexible printing processes that demand precise and fast production cycles, WinCore® winding cores increase efficiency while reducing material usage and waste. Their high resistance to mechanical stress ensures reliable performance even under intensive production conditions, consistently delivering high product quality.

WinCore® winding cores in battery production

In battery production, WinCore® winding cores ensure precise winding processes that guarantee quality and efficiency in the production of lithium-ion batteries. Thanks to their high stability to maintain consistent tension and flexibility to accommodate varying material thicknesses, they ensure precise winding processes, which are crucial for increasing efficiency and quality control in the production of battery cells. The winding cores ensure optimal handling of sensitive materials, such as anode and cathode materials, preserving the structural integrity and design of the windings. Thanks to precise manufacturing tolerances, they ensure uniform voltage and a consistent winding pattern, which maximizes battery performance and service life. Precise winding technology is indispensable in high-performance battery production, for example in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Upgrade to WinCore® now – sustainability with INOMETA

WinCore® winding cores offer a sustainable solution for your production by reducing waste and can be reused multiple times thanks to their long service life. This allows you to optimize both ecologically and economically.
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.

INOMETA is also your partner for digital solutions that further improve and automate your production processes. With advanced technologies, maximum safety, and reliability, as well as an extensive portfolio of roller types, we offer the right solution for a wide range of applications. Get in touch with our sales team today and find out more about winding- and roller solutions by INOMETA from Germany. Make an inquiry now.

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