Appleton Core Cutter Family

Appleton Mfg Division offers this extensive family of core cutters, in addition to custom equipment, to provide you with equipment matched to your needs and budget. All Appleton core cutters have been job-proven in daily production. Each model has unique features to address differences in core quantity, scheduling or handling requirements.

S210 Semi-Automatic Core Cutter

The S210 is an economic answer to low volume core cutting. The operator slides the core to an adjustable target and steps on a foot switch to initiate the air powered cutting cycle. The core is quickly cut and discharged, allowing the operator to advance for another length. Cut quality and tolerance is unsurpassed by any other unit in the market.

A301 Automatic Core Cutter

The A301 offers basic automation. It is manually loaded, with powered core feed and an air powered fixed knife. The operator loads the core, sets the target for cut length and presses a button to initiate cutting. The core advance and cut cycle continues until the parent core is consumed - at which time the operator loads another parent core. When the operator input number of cuts is reached, the current parent is consumed and the cutter stops. See the A301 page for details on what’s new!

A400 Automatic Core Cutter

The A400 is our highest-speed automatic cutter. It is manually loaded, with hydraulic powered core feed and fixed knife. The operator loads the core, sets the target for cut length and presses a button to initiate cutting. The core advance and cut cycle continues until the parent core is consumed - at which time the operator loads another parent core. When the operator input number of cuts is reached, the current parent is consumed and the cutter stops. See the A400 page for details on what’s new!

A400t Automatic Tape Cutter

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The A400t is a variation of the A400 Automatic Core Cutter developed specifically to cut a variety of tape products on cores. The A400t is typically used in environments where stocked tape logs are re-cut to specific widths on an order by order basis. The operator loads the log, sets the quantity to be cut per log and the total number required, the cutting mode, and the length needed. When the total count is reached the cutter stops. If you cut tape rolls to order, you’ll find this page interesting!

MDHS.M (Multi-Diameter/High Speed - Medium) Core Cutter

The MDHS was created for core users and manufacturers requiring high speed production with an ability to economically change core diameters quickly.  The cutting rates are unsurpassed by any single or dual knife cutter in the market.  The MDHS.M handles up to 10' parent cores ranging from 2" ID to 13.5" OD.  The networked controls permit data acquisition and dial-up diagnostics.  This is a high volume cutter designed for use with automated core handling.

P500 Programmable Core Cutter

The P500 is designed for the core user who has a need for cutting cores of multiple lengths from a given parent core, or who needs to automate the handling of parent and/or cut cores. The P500 features a CPU186 computer to control the cutting and handling system. Coupled with a variety of core handling options, the P500 can become your JIT core plant.

P510 Programmable Core Cutter

The P510 is essentially a P500 with an Allen-Bradley SLC500 PLC as the control package.

P610 Programmable Core Cutter

The P610 is designed for users with a large variety of diameters, very large diameters, or very long cores. It can handle 3" ID to 24" ID cores and is available in lengths to 30 foot. The simple operator interface and PLC control package can be integrated with handling and finishing equipment that automates core handling from unloading the parent core carts to loading cut core carts.

Automated Core Handling Systems

Appleton has developed an extensive number of parent core and cut core handling systems in response to customer needs. Some of the functions we can provide are listed below. These accessories can range from simple time-saving devices to extensive PLC or computer controlled automatic systems.

Parent Core Handling

• Parent Core Cart Unloading

• Delivery of parent cores from a lower floor source to a cutter on an upper floor

• Parent core Storage Hoppers

• Gravity feed tables for a small supply of parent cores

• Automated loading of parent cores to a core cutter

Cut Core Handling

• Printed length data on each cut core

• Cut core Sorting by length to multiple bins

• Gravity accumulation of cut cores or sets of cut cores

• Automated notching, capping and plugging in line with the core cutter

• Loading cut cores into carts for delivery to winders

• Conveying cut cores to winders

• Loading cut cores into winders

Appleton Mfg Division is positioned to provide you with the core cutting solution you need to be cost effective today. Our history as the premier designer and builder of core cutting and handling systems dates back to the early 50s.

We are here to help you, just dial 1-800-531-2002 (USA) or (920) 751-1555 and ask for assistance in developing the answer to your core cutting requirements.