Sandar History

1975
January 4
The Beginning

Peter Rodriguez founds Sandar Industries

1984
January 25
The Original Design

First Reel Turn-up System

In 1984, founder Peter Rodriguez creates the first reel turn-up system for the paper industry.

1988
July 19
Apparatus and Method for Cutting and Spooling a Web of Paper

SANDAR Pioneers automated transfer of paper at the reel keeping operators safe while ensuring efficient wrinkle free turn-ups.

1995
May 23
Treating and Dispensing System for Cutting Tape

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 moving parts.

Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Craig Austin, Jason C. Rodriguez
October 10
Adhesive Dispenser

SANDAR introduces interchangeable adhesive cartridge dispenser. Pure & Simple design made loading quick and easy.

Inventors: Peter A. Rodriguez, Craig R. Austin

1996
October 1
Method and Apparatus for Tying Bundles with a Paper Pulp Strap
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
1999
June 22
Continuous Web Material Turn-Up System and Method
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
2001
January 30
Paper Cutting Tape Package
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. Rodriguez
October 23
Track and Flap Assembly for Cutting Tape
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
2002
April 2
Banding Machine
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
August 27
Paperband
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
October 22
Apparatus and Method of Turn-Up of Lightweight Paper on High Speed Reels
2003
April 15
Turn-Up Method and Apparatus for Lightweight Grades of Paper
June 10
Track Assembly for Cutting Tape
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
2014
June 23
Turn-Up Tape Delivery Assembly Comprising a Dual Channel Track for Paper Web Turn-Up Systems