Berkeley's FST40 Automatic Fiber Spooling and Transfer System is the fastest and most reliable draw tower takeup on the world market. Capable of winding up to 1,000,000 continuous meters per spool and then transferring quickly and reliably to a second spool, the FST40 takeup is the perfect addition to any fiber draw machine. Utilizing patent applied technology, Berkeley's FST40 takeup will keep your draw machine in continuous operation with an absolute minimum number of fiber breaks. Capable of continuous operation in excess of 40 meters/second, the FST40 takeup leads the world in speed and reliability.

• Sophisiticated all-servo motor solution allows precise tracking of all rotating machine parts at extremely high speeds
• Large spool size capability with automated loading from cart
• Automatic spool transfer at extremely high speeds
• Touch screen-based diagnostics for easy maintenance
• Small overall footprint; including access area spool-load zone
• Easily adapatable to a variety of customer spools
• Integral static elimination system
• Small size spools may be used simultaneously with large size spools
• Easy string-up
• Superior saftey shielding
• Excellent anti-flogging capability
• Ethernet connectivity to product-tracking system and to built-in product tracking system with automatic spool bar code reading
• Available with a variety of interfaces to draw tower control system