Abstract: An apparatus for winding a web on a sleeve has a pair of winding shafts adapted to hold respective such sleeves and each pivotal into a winding position coaxial with a winding axis and into a takeoff position spaced therefrom. A contact roller around which the web passes presses the web radially toward the winding axis so that when a sleeve is in the winding position the contact roller presses the web against it. A cutter can sever the web when same extends from the contact roller to the takeoff position between the contact roller and the takeoff position and thereby produces a leading web end extending from between the contact roller and a sleeve in the winding position.

Abstract: A reel cutting and winding machine for longitudinally cutting a sheet into strips and for winding up the strips on winding cores into separate wound packages. Stationary mounting plates are mounted at either side of the machine, and a cross-member is pivotally mounted between the plates. The cross-member is pivotable into a winding position, a wound package sealing position, and a package depositing position. Lever means is operatively connected to the cross-member and carries the winding core. Carrier levers are pivotably mounted between said plates for movement between a waiting position during the winding process and a second, operating position for cutting the sheets transversely when a roll formation is complete. Adjusting levers are pivotably mounted on said carrier levers means and are adjustable independently of said carrier lever means.