Winding machine for forming large-diameter reels of web material with mandrel insertion means

摘要

The rewinding machine comprises a pair of lower winding rolls (11, 13) defining a winding cradle, and insertion means for introducing a mandrel in the winding cradle. These insertion means include shaped rolls (153) and first and second actuator means (145, 151) for bringing said shaped rolls into contact with the outer surface of the mandrel and for axially moving the mandrel into the winding cradle. <IMAGE>