TUSA Comparison Tables
| Compare Sandar Turn-up Systems | Traditional | Traditional | Loopless | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | TUSA® I | TUSA® III | T5® | |
| Modular assembly for quick access & replacement | yes | yes | yes | |
| Paperband supply positioned to mill requirements | yes | yes | yes | |
| Reel Speed Selector for variable machine speeds | manual | yes | yes | |
| Automatic paperband loading | manual | yes | yes | |
| Adhesive Applicator | optional | yes | yes | |
| Automatic detection of adhesive on paperband | visual | visual | yes | |
| Loopless design for high-speed applications | no | no | yes |
Compared to others
| Compare Sandar Systems to others | Traditional | Traditional | Loopless | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | TUSA® I | TUSA® III | T5® | Others |
| Total number of moving parts | 7 | 7 | 10 | 60+ |
| Number of moving parts under web or near nip | none | none | none | 46+ |
| Number of motors | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Modular design for quick access and replacement | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Tension and dirctional control of paperband during turn-up | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Technician required for subassemlby replacement | none | none | none | yes |
| Time to dismantle and reassemble | 2-3 minutes | 3-7 minutes | 6-9 minutes | ? |
| Optimized instant backup | optional | optional | optional | no |
| Paperband protected from beginning to end | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Typical installation time | 3-4 hours | 3-4 hours | 3-6 hours | 12 hours |
| Break and exit point located at the edge of the trim | yes | yes | yes | no |
