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The Labelmate CAT-3 Label Rewnder is a heavy-duty label rewinder designed to wind printed label web into a finished roll. The selected variation is Option: CAT-3-R18-CHUCK-220, identified by SKU 80-203-0025; the parent product SKU is 80-203. Its feature set is intended for label workflows where printed output needs to be collected neatly for handling, storage, inspection or a later labelling stage.
Bi-directional rewinding supports the required finished-roll orientation
Bi-directional operation means the Labelmate CAT-3 Label Rewnder can rewind in either direction. This helps when the next process requires labels to be wound with a particular leading edge, label orientation or web direction.
For batch printing, a rewinder turns output from a printer into a compact roll rather than leaving a loose web to be gathered manually. The practical benefit is a more manageable finished roll for workflows in which labels are printed first and applied later. Finished-roll direction remains important: the required orientation should suit the downstream labelling process.
Adjustable speed and torque provide controlled label handling
The CAT-3-R18-CHUCK-220 has adjustable speed control and full torque control. In plain terms, speed governs how quickly the roll is wound, while torque is the turning force applied to keep the label web moving and winding.
These controls help users match the rewinder’s operation to the job rather than applying one fixed setting to every roll. Controlled tension matters because it supports orderly roll formation and predictable handling. However, a neat roll is influenced by more than rewinder settings: web alignment, the condition of the core, material characteristics and the changing diameter of the roll can also affect the result.
This capability is useful across varied label constructions, as paper, film, laminate and adhesive labels can differ in stiffness, thickness and surface behaviour. Rewinding organises the printed output, but it does not correct unsuitable label media or printing choices.
A gearless motor is built for demanding rewind work
The Labelmate CAT-3 Label Rewnder uses a gearless motor with no gears or clutches. It is designed for virtually silent operation and can be stalled indefinitely without harm.
This matters in busy production areas where a rewinder may be used repeatedly and where quieter operation can be preferable. The stall-tolerant motor design also supports workflows in which the label web stops temporarily rather than moving continuously. The CAT-3 is described as a heavy-duty rewinder, making it suited to high-volume production and label slitting applications.
The quick-locking mechanical chuck speeds roll changes
This selected CAT-3-R18-CHUCK-220 variation uses a mechanical quick-locking core chuck for a 3-inch (76 mm) core. A chuck holds the core securely and is designed to make loading and unloading label rolls faster than a conventional fin-style holder.
That feature is particularly helpful where operators change rolls frequently, such as production runs and slitting workflows. Faster core changes can reduce interruption between completed rolls while keeping the rewinding workflow focused on output handling.
Large-roll capacity defines where this configuration helps
The CAT-3-R18-CHUCK-220 is the larger-roll configuration within the CAT-3 range. It handles media up to 8.5 inches (216 mm) wide and roll diameters up to 18 inches (457 mm), with a maximum roll weight of 50 lb (22 kg).
These limits make the configuration relevant where a standard smaller-roll rewinder would require more frequent roll changes. They are also important boundaries: this variation is intended for 3-inch cores, media no wider than 8.5 inches and finished rolls within its stated diameter and weight limits. Selecting a rewinder around the finished roll required by the next production stage helps ensure the output is practical to handle and use.
Heavy-duty construction supports stable operation
The Labelmate CAT-3 Label Rewnder is built with rugged steel construction and anti-slip feet. These features support stable placement during rewinding, including jobs involving larger and heavier finished rolls.
Stable operation is valuable when producing rolls for product identification, warehouse, distribution or traceability labels, especially where label information changes by batch, date, order or item. The rewinder’s role is to collect and organise the printed web; barcode scan performance still depends on the printed label itself, including factors such as contrast, symbol dimensions and print quality.
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