Abstract: A rewinder for converting large supply rolls of paper into smaller rolls such as toilet tissue and kitchen towels includes a pair of winding cylinders, the surfaces of which are spaced slightly apart to create a nip therebetween. The cylinders rotate in the same direction, so as to create opposing surface movement in the area of the nip. A web of paper enters the nip and crosses therethrough from one winding cylinder to the other, passing firstly the winding cylinder, the surface of which is moving in a direction opposite to the incoming direction of the web. A core on which the web is to be wound is to be inserted into the nip, pinching web between the first winding roll, causing a reverse movement in the direction of the web and separating the web in the nip between the two winding cylinders.

Abstract: A machine is disclosed for applying adhesive to the small, tubular cores on which paper webs are wound for the manufacture of toilet paper, kitchen towels and the like. The machine also moves the cores from the hopper, and after adhesive is applied, in an axial direction to the paper re-winder.