AtPlastIndia 2026in New Delhi, Mumbai-based SP Ultraflex highlighted its advancements in slitting and rewinding technology, with a clear focus on productivity, precision, and shopfloor versatility. Representing the company, Gatik Arora from the sales team walked us through the company’s innovations, including the DRM-VERN doctoring rewinding machine and its newly introduced smart speed adaptation (SSA) feature.
Designed specifically for narrow-width applications, the DRM-VERN stands out for its ability to handle low-tension jobs with remarkable efficiency, he explained. The compact width enables precise tension control ranging from 3N to 35N, making it ideal for sensitive applications such as wraparound labels. Traditionally, converters have struggled to run such jobs at higher speeds due to tension inconsistencies and web alignment challenges. However, SP Ultraflex’s latest offering addresses these limitations effectively, he said.
The DRM-VERN can operate at speeds of up to 600 meters per minute, significantly enhancing throughput compared to conventional machines that typically run at much lower speeds. The machine is equipped with dual load cells, separate web guide sensors for different stations, and a bi-directional web guiding system, ensuring accurate web alignment throughout the process. Additionally, a nip roller mechanism helps isolate tension, further improving process stability.
Arora highlighted the machine’s main feature, the smart speed adaptation feature, which intelligently optimizes machine speed during operation. Unlike traditional setups where operators reduce overall speed to accommodate web correction requirements, the SSA allows the machine to dynamically adjust speed—slowing down only when necessary and ramping up during stable phases. This results in a reported productivity increase of up to 27% over standard configurations, further building on the already high baseline speed of the machine, he explained.
Alongside the DRM-VERN, SP Ultraflex showcased a versatile slitting machine capable of handling multiple applications, including perforation, jumbo reel rewinding, and wraparound label processing. This emphasis on multi-functionality reflects a growing demand among converters for machines that can handle diverse job requirements without compromising performance.
SP Ultraflex demonstrated a heavy-duty offloader designed to handle reels weighing up to 700 kg with rewind diameters of up to 800 mm. Featuring a sturdy wheel support system, the offloader ensures safe and efficient material handling. Such systems are already operational at customer sites in India, including Vadodara, where machines are running at speeds of up to 1000 meters a minute.
Speaking on industry trends, Arora expressed optimism about the future of the Indian flexible packaging sector. After a temporary slowdown following Covid-19, the market is now witnessing renewed growth. Indian converters are increasingly adopting advanced technologies, including CI flexo presses, signaling a shift toward higher levels of automation and sophistication. “The Indian industry is now approaching the advanced stage of flexible packaging.”
With a portfolio that includes multiple offloader configurations and a strong focus on customization, the company aims to deliver application-specific solutions tailored to evolving customer needs. Arora said his goal is to enhance converter efficiency through smarter, more adaptable machinery.
