Product OverviewThe XW Machinery Leaf Type Air Shaft Adapter converts a standard 3-inch air expanding shaft into a 6-inch core winding sleeve for industrial rewinding and unwinding applications. Manufactured from high-strength aluminum alloy with precision machining and hard anodized treatment, this pneumatic core adapter provides stable pneumatic expansion, accurate roll positioning, and reliable torque transmission during high-speed operation.
What Is a Leaf Type Air Shaft Adapter?A leaf type air shaft adapter is a pneumatic sleeve installed over a 3-inch air expanding shaft to allow it to handle 6-inch paper cores or plastic cores. Instead of purchasing a separate 6-inch air shaft, operators can use a lightweight adapter to achieve equivalent winding performance more economically and with faster roll changes.
Also known as- Pneumatic core adapter
- Air drum
- Air cover
- Rewinding core adapter
- Air shaft sleeve adapter
Key Features- Converts 3-inch shafts to 6-inch core systems
- Leaf type expanding structure
- Lightweight aluminum alloy body
- Stable pneumatic expansion for secure gripping
- Hard anodized surface treatment for wear resistance
- Easy installation and removal
- Reliable torque transmission
- Excellent wear resistance
- Suitable for high-speed rewinding
- Custom sizes available
Applications- Slitting machines
- Rewinding systems
- Flexographic printing machines
- Rotogravure printing equipment
- Film converting machinery
- Coating machines
- Paper processing systems
- Plastic film production lines
- Foil rewinding equipment
- Flexible packaging machinery
Item / Specification (table)Item: Product Name — Specification: Leaf Type Air Shaft Adapter
Item: Core Conversion — Specification: 3 Inch to 6 Inch
Item: Material — Specification: High-strength Aluminum Alloy
Item: Expansion Type — Specification: Pneumatic Leaf Type
Item: Inner Diameter — Specification: 75mm / 76mm
Item: Outer Diameter — Specification: 150mm-158mm
Item: Surface Treatment — Specification: Hard Anodized
Item: Application — Specification: Winding & Unwinding Systems
Item: Installation — Specification: Sleeve Type
Item: Customization — Specification: Available
Advantages of Leaf Type Adapters- Lower equipment cost compared with dedicated 6-inch shafts
- Faster roll changes
- Reduced shaft weight and easier handling
- Better production flexibility and reduced downtime
Why Choose XW Machinery- Specialized in industrial winding and tension control components
- Range of compatible products (air expanding shafts, differential shafts, safety chucks, tension controllers, web guide systems)
- Engineered for stable industrial performance and high precision
- Long service life and OEM compatibility
- Supports customization of lengths, diameters, expansion structures and surface treatments
Frequently Asked Questions- What does a 3-inch to 6-inch air shaft adapter do? — It allows a standard 3-inch air shaft to hold and operate 6-inch paper cores or plastic cores.
- Is the adapter lighter than a full 6-inch shaft? — Yes. Air shaft adapters are significantly lighter and more economical than dedicated 6-inch shafts.
- What industries use pneumatic core adapters? — Printing, slitting, packaging, film converting, coating and paper processing industries commonly use these adapters.
- What material is used? — Typically high-strength aluminum alloy with hard anodized surface treatment.
- Can the adapter size be customized? — Yes. Custom diameters, lengths and expansion structures are supported.
Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques- Nom du produit: Leaf Type Air Shaft Adapter
- Conversion de mandrin: 3 inch → 6 inch
- Matériau: High-strength aluminum alloy
- Type d’expansion: Pneumatic leaf type
- Diamètre intérieur: 75 mm / 76 mm
- Diamètre extérieur: 150 mm – 158 mm
- Traitement de surface: Hard anodized
- Installation: Sleeve type (sleeve mounted over 3" air expanding shaft)
- Tailles disponibles / Variantes: lengths shown on product page include 250 mm and 300 mm options
- Personnalisation: Diamètres, longueurs, structures d’expansion et traitements de surface disponibles sur demande