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Iowa Prison Industries Solicits Toilet Paper Core Rewinder Machine

Iowa Prison Industries is seeking bids for a Toilet Paper Core Rewinder machine to support its manufacturing operations. - Government Buyer: State of Iowa, Iowa Prison Industries - Product Requested: Toilet Paper Core Rewinder machine - Must wind two-ply cores on 1-5/8 inch diameter mandrels, approximately 102 inches in length - Features required: - Dual unwind stands for parent rolls with skew, side, and brake tension adjustments - Stainless steel glue box for cold glue application - Winding section with dual winding drums and direct drive motor - Cutoff saw with pneumatic actuation, housed in a separate enclosure with clear cover - Roll-off table with two carts for stacking cut cores - Safety features including emergency stops and guarding - Setup and training must be included - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Bidders must comply with all technical specifications; deviations must be clearly noted - Preference is given to Iowa-based products and businesses

Description

Iowa Prison Industries is soliciting bids for a core winder machine designed to wind two-ply cores on 1-5/8 inch diameter cores approximately 102 inches in length. The machine should include dual unwind stands, a stainless steel glue box for cold glue application, a winding section with dual winding drums and a 1-5/8 OD mandrel, a cutoff saw housed in a separate enclosure, and a roll-off table with two carts for stacking cut cores. Safety features such as emergency stops and guarding are required, along with setup and training. Bids must be submitted by email by July 30, 2026, and must comply with all mandatory requirements and technical specifications outlined in the solicitation.

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