ATD RCM Alternative: PrimusRoll TJ91A — Lower Cost, Faster Delivery
ATD RCM Alternative: The PrimusRoll TJ91A
For years the Dutch ATD RCM has been the default choice for automated wrapper cutting. The TJ91A from PrimusRoll Technologies was engineered as a modern alternative with three structural advantages.
1. Four stations instead of one
The RCM is a single-station machine: cut, wait, transfer, load — the operator idles during each cycle. The TJ91A uses a 4-station rotary table: loading, rolling-cut, ejection and winding run in parallel, like a production line.
2. Servo constant-tension winding
Instead of pure mechanical winding, a closed-loop servo with stepper edge-guiding keeps every gauze roll neat and aligned — critical for high-speed rolling lines downstream.
3. Cost & lead time
Imported machines typically mean 6+ months of lead time and premium pricing. The TJ91A ships in about 45 days at roughly 40% lower cost, with English/Spanish engineer support and fast spare-parts supply.
| Item | PrimusRoll TJ91A | Imported single-station machine |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 25 pcs/min | limited by sequential cycle |
| Winding | servo + edge guide | mechanical |
| Control | Siemens PLC + HMI | PLC |
| Delivery | ~45 days | 6+ months |
| Data | shift logs, fault history, Ethernet | basic |