Product OverviewAlso known as Ball Type Differential Air Shaft, Pneumatic Differential Shaft, or Slip Differential Shaft, this product is designed for precision slitting and rewinding applications. It solves uneven tension issues in multi-roll slitting and rewinding by providing independent tension control for each rewind core, ensuring consistent winding quality and reducing material waste.
Principle of OperationA Ball Type Differential Shaft uses independently controlled friction rings mounted on the shaft body. Pneumatic pressure activates steel balls inside each friction ring, generating controlled slip torque during rewinding. When differences in material thickness, winding tension, or roll diameter occur, each friction ring automatically compensates by slipping independently, ensuring equal web tension across every rewind core.
Applications- Film slitting and rewinding
- Label converting
- Paper rewinding
- Aluminum foil slitting
- Copper foil processing
- Flexible packaging production
- Lithium battery film manufacturing
- Optical film converting
- Nonwoven fabric processing
- Laminating and coating lines
Common Materials- PET film
- BOPP film
- CPP film
- PE film
- PVC film
- Aluminum foil
- Copper foil
- Release liner
- Paper
- Label stock
- Nonwoven fabrics
Technical SpecificationsItem: Specification
Product Type: Ball Type Differential Shaft
Expansion Method: Pneumatic
Core Size: 3 Inch / 6 Inch
Friction Ring Width: 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm
Shaft Material: High Strength Steel or Aluminum Alloy
Shaft Length: Customized
Slip Torque: Adjustable
Application: Slitting and Rewinding Machines
Operating Mode: Independent Differential Tension Control
Surface Treatment: Precision Machining
Balance Treatment: Dynamic Balancing
OEM / ODM: Supported
Benefits- Independent tension control for each rewind core
- Automatic compensation for web thickness variations
- Improved roll winding consistency
- Reduced wrinkles and telescoping
- Stable slip torque during high-speed operation
- Lower material waste and production losses
- Suitable for narrow web and lightweight materials
- Long service life with minimal maintenance
- Excellent performance in precision slitting applications
Why Choose XW Machinery (product-related advantages)- Manufacturer experience focused on web handling and tension control products
- ISO9001-based production and quality inspection
- Professional engineering and customization support for shaft diameters and lengths
- Dynamic balancing treatment for stable high-speed operation
- Factory-direct manufacturing and quality control
Material Advantages- Manufactured from seamless steel tubes or high-strength aluminum alloy profiles
- High rigidity and excellent wear resistance
- Resistant to deformation during long-term operation
- Designed for continuous industrial production environments
Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques- Product Type: Ball Type Differential Shaft
- Expansion Method: Pneumatic
- Core Size: 3 Inch / 6 Inch
- Friction Ring Widths Available: 25mm / 30mm / 35mm / 40mm / 45mm / 50mm
- Shaft Material Options: High Strength Steel or Aluminum Alloy
- Shaft Length: Customizable to machine specifications
- Slip Torque: Adjustable per friction ring
- Surface Treatment: Precision machining
- Balance Treatment: Dynamic balancing
- OEM / ODM: Supported