B65H2301/41354

WEB TAKE-UP AND TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR A WEB PROCESSING SYSTEM

A roll transfer assembly for a web processing system includes a support beam configured to be mounted to a frame. The assembly includes a segmented roll assembly mounted to the support beam and includes a first and second end segments and a central segment positioned between the first and second end segments. The assembly includes a first transfer roll positioned between the first end segment and the central segment and a second transfer roll positioned between the second segment and the central segment. The assembly includes an actuation assembly that includes a first drive system configured to translationally move the first transfer roll and the second transfer roll. A second drive system is configured to move the roll transfer assembly relative to the frame.