Short Answer
What Equipment You Need
To turn jumbo thermal paper rolls into finished POS, cash register (till) and ATM rolls, you need a converting line that unwinds the jumbo roll, slits and rewinds it into finished rolls on cores or coreless, closes the roll tail, and groups and shrink-packs the rolls. GPPE builds these steps into one fully automatic line in 650, 1100 or 1500 mm widths, with inline printing as an option.
Process
From Jumbo Roll to Packed Rolls
- 01UnwindingJumbo roll loading, up to OD 1270 mm on POS lines
- 02PrintingInline flexo printing for preprinted rolls
- 03Slitting & RewindingServo-controlled slitter rewinder
- 04Core / Shaft LoadingAutomatic core and core-shaft loading
- 05Tail ClosureRoll tail sealing or label tail closure
- 06GroupingFinished rolls grouped for packing
- 07Shrink PackagingPacked and ready for cartons
Line Size
Choosing the Line Size
Capacity by machine width, based on 80 mm × 80 m rolls, 48 g paper, no printing, 24 hours a day and 30 days a month:
| Machine width | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 650 mm | 160 tons/month |
| 1100 mm | 260 tons/month |
| 1500 mm | 360 tons/month |
POS models with installed power and footprint:
| Model | Automation | Mother roll | Efficiency | Total power | Footprint (L×W×H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP-AR1100-WP | Semi-automatic | W1100 mm, OD 1270 mm | 32 s/cycle (80 m) | 15 kW | — |
| GP-FA650-WP | Fully automatic | W650 mm, OD 1270 mm | 28 s/cycle (80 m) | 20 kW | 8150 × 5980 × 2100 mm |
| GP-FA1100-WP | Fully automatic | W1100 mm, OD 1270 mm | 28 s/cycle (80 m) | 25 kW | 8600 × 5980 × 2100 mm |
| GP-FA1500-WP | Fully automatic | W1500 mm, OD 1270 mm | 28 s/cycle (80 m) | 50 kW | 9200 × 5900 × 1920 mm |
| GP-EA1100-WP | Fully automatic | W1100 mm, OD 1270 mm | 28 s/cycle (80 m) | 23 kW | 8600 × 5980 × 2100 mm |
| GP-FA650-WP-2C | Fully automatic | W650 mm, OD 1270 mm | 28 s/cycle (80 m) | 33 kW | 8150 × 6980 × 2100 mm |
| GP-FA1100-WP-2C | Fully automatic | W1100 mm, OD 1270 mm | 28 s/cycle (80 m) | 39 kW | 14900 × 7580 × 2150 mm |
| GP-FA1100-WP-4C | Fully automatic | W1100 mm, OD 1270 mm | 28 s/cycle (80 m) | 44 kW | 14900 × 8580 × 2150 mm |
| GP-FA1500-WP-2C | Fully automatic | W1500 mm, OD 1270 mm | 28 s/cycle (80 m) | 45 kW | — |
| GP-FA1500-WP-4C | Fully automatic | W1500 mm, OD 1270 mm | 28 s/cycle (80 m) | 55 kW | — |
Preparation
What to Prepare for the Factory
- Floor spaceFully automatic POS line footprints range from 8150 × 5980 × 2100 mm (GP-FA650-WP) to 14900 × 8580 × 2150 mm (GP-FA1100-WP-4C with 4-color printing).
- Power supplyInstalled power is 15 kW for the semi-automatic GP-AR1100-WP and 20–55 kW for the fully automatic models. Tell GPPE the destination country and power supply when you ask for a quotation.
- MaterialsJumbo thermal paper rolls of 40–120 gsm (40–100 gsm on the coreless line), cores with ID 12–25.4 mm unless you make coreless rolls, and POF transparent or black PE film for shrink packaging.
- OperatorsFully automatic models run without a dedicated operator at each step; one operator can supervise up to three GP-FA1500-WP lines. GPPE trains your operators during installation.
GPPE Support
What GPPE Provides
- On-site installation and commissioningExperienced GPPE engineers install the line, debug it and support the production startup.
- Operator trainingDaily operation, safety procedures, troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
- 12-month warrantyPlus 24-hour online support for remote troubleshooting.
- Spare parts and lifetime after-sales supportSupported by overseas service teams and regional partners.
- Export packingMachines are sealed in protective film, packed in numbered wooden crates and loaded into containers by the GPPE team.
Before ordering, customers can visit the GPPE factory in Shanghai to see the production lines; see Customer Visit.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is GPPE equipment only for toilet paper rolls?
No. GPPE lines convert thermal paper into POS, cash register and ATM rolls, self-adhesive material into label rolls, and plotter paper and vinyl into plotter rolls. Toilet paper and tissue converting machines are not part of the GPPE range.
Can GPPE help set up a converting plant in another country?
Yes. About 98% of GPPE equipment is exported, to more than 50 countries and regions. GPPE engineers install and commission the line on site and train the operators, and overseas service teams and regional partners support customers after startup.
How much investment does a new converting line need?
The price depends on the line width, automation level, printing colors, roll type and packaging options; see what sets the price of a converting line. GPPE quotes each line for your roll specifications and target output.
Can I start with a semi-automatic machine?
GPPE offers the semi-automatic GP-AR1100-WP for 1100 mm mother rolls, with one operator, 32 seconds per cycle for 80 m rolls and 15 kW installed power, alongside the fully automatic models.
Can the same plant later make label or plotter rolls?
Label rolls and plotter rolls are made on separate GPPE line families: label roll lines in 330, 450 and 550 mm and plotter roll lines in 1100, 1500 and 2000 mm. See Solutions.
Request a Quote
Plan Your New Converting Plant
Send us the details below and our engineers will recommend a line configuration for your products and output.
- Finished product: roll type and application
- Material and paper weight (gsm)
- Jumbo roll width, outer diameter and weight
- Finished roll width, outer diameter and core ID (or coreless)
- Printing needs: colors and print position
- Target daily output
- Packaging method
- Destination country and power supply
GPPE Set up in 2000; Working in Printing machine and Automatic machine business over 26 years.
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Tell us about your project: the rolls you want to produce, material and paper weight, jumbo and finished roll sizes, and your target output. Our engineers will reply with a suggested line configuration as soon as possible.
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