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Printing & Converting Applications

Bearings play a crucial role in printing and converting equipment by providing support and enabling smooth and precise rotation of various machine components. This includes operations like rolling, cutting, rewinding and more.

In this industry, the name of the game is tension control, which makes GMN Super Precision Bearings and Sprag Clutches the perfect fit when strict tolerances must be held.

Our components are commonly used in:

  • Rotary die cutting
  • Winders/Reminders
  • Slitters
  • Levelers
  • Rolling Mills

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Heidelberg Presses

GMN precision freewheel clutches are integral to sheet control systems, providing consistent movement of paper through the press, from feeder to delivery.

Our FE 458 Z clutch is compatible with several Heidelberg Press models.

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Heidelberg Presses
Winkler + Dunnebier

Winkler + Dunnebier

GMN sprag clutches are found in envelope & mail equipment, as well as sorting/process equipment such as Winkler+Dunnebier machines. This complex machinery converts unprinted paper rolls to printed, finished envelopes in a single machine workflow.

This type of meticulous manufacturing requires high levels of accuracy & repeatability. That’s why GMN high precision FND series sprag clutches are the perfect solution, delivering high torque & reliable performance. This increased efficiency helps avoid delays & improve production.

The FND 459-Z GMN sprag clutch is compatible with several Winkler+Dunnebier models to make folding, processing, and printing more efficient.

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Gallus Press Combo

GMN complete freewheel clutch units are a staple component in label & form printing machines used for flexographic & letterpress printing.

GMN FP 432 M clutches are compatible with rotary printing presses, like the Gallus R160, designed for high-quality label production, where extreme accuracy is required. The Gallus R160 combination rotary printing press is capable of flexographic, letterpress, screen, hot foil stamping and embossing processes in a single pass.

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Winkler + Dunnebier

Common Bearings & Clutches Used in Printing & Converting Machinery

GMN FND Series Sprag Clutches

GMN high precision FND series sprag clutches are commonly used in printing and converting machinery for various materials such as paper, tissue, film, or another non-woven flexible material.

Learn more about the benefits of GMN clutches for your printing and converting machinery here.

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GMN FND 453Z clutch

Contact GMN Bearing USA for Quality Bearings & Service!

If you’re interested in GMN’s sprag clutches for your printing & converting machines, give our team of engineers a call!

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