Brief history about the company, and our plans for the future.
Founded in 1975, SANDAR Industries served the pulp & paper industry representing suppliers in the Southeastern United States and South America. Witnessing first-hand the problems and safety hazards associated with reel turn-ups, Pete Rodriguez developed and patented the first paperband reel turn-up system in 1984. It did not take long before this patented technology became a worldwide standard. Today there are over 2000 Sandar turn-up systems installed worldwide.
First Reel Turn-up System In 1984, founder Peter Rodriguez creates the first reel turn-up system for the paper industry.
SANDAR Pioneers automated transfer of paper at the reel keeping operators safe while ensuring efficient wrinkle free turn-ups. Inventor: Peter A. Rodriguez
SANDAR combines mechanical ingenuity with the latest process control technology. The TUSA® IV offered full automation with remote interface. Operator involvement was limited to loading consumable materials. Pure & Simple design features include modular design for ease of access and maintenance, automated adhesive application, and a loop system with no
SANDAR introduces interchangeable adhesive cartridge dispenser. Pure & Simple design made loading quick and easy. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Craig R. Austin
SANDAR develops new use for repulpable band. The "BAND-it", was the first baling device introduced to strap market pulp to eliminate the hazards and costs associated with wire balers. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Craig Austin
SANDAR broadens the Turn-Up System use on tissue machines where high levels dust and contaminants exist. Replacing adhesive with a "hook and loop" system ensured reliable means of attaching paperband to the reel spool. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Robert M. Lincoln
SANDAR develops Lineal Uniband to overcome the camber inherent in traverse wound coils. Uniband is "ribbon wound" to ensure paperband is straight for reliable loads on the widest machines. This innovative packaging also optimizes shipping and storage with more product in the same amount of space. Inventor: Peter A.
SANDAR enhances the Band Delivery System offering an air tight seal while fine tuning the tension exerted on the paperband during turn-up. Inventor: Peter A. Rodriguez
SANDAR Improves further develops it baling technology incorporating modularity and automating. This version of BAND-it was commercialized and installed in several pulp mills in the U.S. and Canada. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Thomas B. Middlebrooks
ULTRABAND was developed as an alternative paperband for use in slow speed light weight web applications that do not require high tear resistance. Inventor: Peter A. Rodriguez
EASYFLO® Band Delivery System developed to keep paperband in a conditioned environment by maintaining positive pressure for smooth loads and turn-up. A hard annodized coated aluminum extrusion is wear-free for reliable lifetime performance. Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez
