TOA DR’s Patented Light Weight Spacer Cuts Operator Load by 60% — Now Showcased at IMTS 2026
PUBLISH DATE：2026-07-12
TOA DR's Patented Light Weight Spacer Cuts Operator Load by 60% — Now Showcased at IMTS 2026
New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C. — July 2026
TOA DR Enterprise Co., Ltd., a precision slitting solutions manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, announces the global showcase of its patented Light Weight Spacer at IMTS 2026, September 14–19, McCormick Place, Chicago.
The Problem
In high-capacity coil centers, operators handling traditional steel spacers face a hidden but serious challenge. Each unit weighs up to 10kg. Across a full production day, cumulative handling can exceed 10 metric tons — creating chronic spinal stress, slower changeovers, and increased risk of surface damage to high-value coils during manual loading.
The Solution
TOA DR's Light Weight Spacer (Patent No. I745179) reduces unit weight from 10kg to 4kg — a 60% reduction — without compromising precision. Manufactured from composite lightweight metal and high-strength steel with precision grinding after heat treatment, it maintains a tolerance of ±0.001mm.
Key performance results:
- Tooling setup efficiency improved by up to 80%
- Daily operator handling load reduced from 10MT to 4MT
- Spindle deflection risk significantly reduced
- Motor peak current consumption lowered
- Compatible with keyless, square key, and Woodruff key configurations
Who It's For
Coil centers and slitting operations processing stainless steel, silicon steel, copper strip, or nickel alloy — especially on wide slitting lines over 4 feet or Double Slitter Head systems where tooling weight is a recurring bottleneck.
About TOA DR Enterprise
Founded in 1972 and ISO 9001 certified, TOA DR Enterprise serves clients in nearly 20 countries across five continents. Products include high-precision slitting machines, slitter knives, and precision tooling. Headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.