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Static Gets Worse at Higher Line Speeds: Keys Toward Maintaining Good Static Control

Static charges on webs can cause discharges that can ignite fires, shock operators and damage digital control systems.

Web Guide 101

Ensuring the converting process is executed with precision

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. Tension is the first thing we must get right.

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

For those veterans in the slitting-winding community, this commentary is not necessarily new information, but reviews are always good too. 

Selecting the Proper Web Handling Equipment

Here we pick up on a discussion of the equipment sections that are required to allow for the proper handling and conveying of the web from section to section.

Web Handling, Proper Tensioning & Guiding

A key requirement of every web processing line is the ability to properly handle and convey the web among the various machine sections.

Selecting the Proper Web Handling Equipment

Written by New Era Converting Machinery’s Bob Pasquale

Winding: Part 5

Solutions for Common Wound Roll Defects

Unwind and Rewind Guides: Design and Installation Considerations

What are Terminal Web Guides?

End-To-End Solutions From Maxcess Keep You Running Better, Faster, Smarter

Maxcess® saves you time and money by optimizing your peak output performance.

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) is a recognized leader in tension control solutions

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

Winder TNTs are the key to winding a good roll.

A Game-Changer for Web Manufacturing

World’s first segmented tension-measurement roller set to boost quality and productivity in converting industries

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

This is Part 1 in a three-part series addressing what web properties are important. Parts 2 and 3 will discuss testing and applications.

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) is a recognized leader in tension control solutions, with 47 years experience designing and manufacturing load cells, amplifiers, display indicators

Web Considerations for Today’s Flexible Packaging

Maximizing the productivity, versatility and profitability of an extrusion coating and laminating line is the goal of every flexible packaging film producer.

LaserSpeed Pro Enables Converters to Accurately, Reliably Control Web Tension and Realize Value

The BETA LaserMike LaserSpeed® Pro gauge from NDC Technologies enables paper, film and foil converters to reliably control web tension

End-To-End Solutions From Maxcess Keep You Running Better, Faster, Smarter

Maxcess® saves you time and money by optimizing your peak output performance.

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

With over 46 years of experience, Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) is a recognized leader for tension control products. 

Meech International Announces Launch of CyClean-R: A New Non-Contact Web Cleaner for Webs Running in Low Tension

An extension to Meech’s extremely popular non-contact CyClean range, CyClean-R incorporates advanced computational fluid dynamics that allow converters to thoroughly clean low-tension webs.

Maxcess and RotoMetrics Announce Merger

Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has announced its intent to merge with RotoMetrics

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

With over 45 years of experience, Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) is a recognized leader for tension control products

Montalvo Announces All New Load Cell: N Micro Cantilever Load Cell

Montalvo announces its latest addition to its growing load cell portfolio, the N Micro Cantilever Load Cell.

LP Series Low Profile Pancake Load Cell: Montalvo

Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, announces the newest addition to its product portfolio, the LP Series Low Profile Pancake Load Cell.

Maxcess Load Cell Amplifiers Have Networking Capabilities

MAGPOWR launches the DLCA NET family of amplifiers: DLCA NET, DLCA NET-Slim, and DLCA NET-IP65, all with networking capabilities

Montalvo Launches Line of Core Chucks

Axial Activated Core Chucks, part of company’s Defender Series, are said to be rugged and cost-effective

Roll-2-Roll Technologies Partners with ESPICE

The partnership will allow for distribution and service of Roll-2-Roll Technologies products in Mexico and Central America

Roll-2-Roll Technologies Partners with TTS

TTS will be the exclusive distributor for Roll-2-Roll’s web guides and web positioning sensor products for the UK and Ireland

DFE Offers Total Tension Indicator

The TriView (Model Ti31) Left-Right-Total Tension Indicator allow operator to select left or right readings and equalize tension

Dover Flexo Expands Production Capability

A new automated lathe and a new milling machine will enable the company to expand production of idler rolls and tension roll transducers

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