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Web Lines | How the Open Loop Torque Control Sets Winding Tension

(Web Handling)

December 09, 2013, There are many winding machines that do not use closed-loop tension control in the winding process. Here is how they work. There are many winding machines that do not use closed-loop tension control ...

Montalvo Load Cell Controls Tension on Narrow Webs

(News | New Products)

August 27, 2013, The XR ribbon-width cantilever load cell, said to measure tension on the narrowest materials, is offered in two mounting styles   GORHAM, ME | The Montalvo Corp., international specialists in industrial ...

Control Techniques Offers New Servo Drive Solution

(Drives/Motors)

June 18, 2013, ... Industrial Automation company, announces the release of the Digitax ST-X indexing servo motor drive with EtherNet/IP, a new variant of the company’s Digitax ST series of pulse duty servo drives.  The ...

Advanced Motion Controls Announces Analog Servo Drives

(Drives/Motors)

June 08, 2013, ... and B100A400AC analog brushless servo drives providing up to 21kW and 35kW, respectively.  The B060A400AC is capable of outputting 60A peak and 30A continuous while the B100A400AC outputs 100A peak and ...

ADVANCED Motion Controls Offers Servo Drive Technology

(Drives/Motors)

March 28, 2013, ... EtherCAT servo drives with DxM and DxI/O technology.  The technology expands control to up to four axes of motion plus an additional 280 I/O points while reportedly maintaining the same 100µs update ...

Webex Embossing Rolls Engineered for Control

(News | New Products)

January 01, 2013, Heat transfer software helps assure precise temperature control   NEENAH, WI | Webex offers embossing rolls that are commonly machined or engraved to within 0.001-in. tolerances according to customer-specific ...

WebHandlersQuiz #19: Advantages of a Nipped or Gap-Controlled Roller

(Web Handling)

September 30, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz #19: What are the three advantages of using a nipped or gap-controlled roller ahead of winding? So we're back to basics, Folks! Can you name three advantages for using a nipped or gap-controlled ...

Laminator Has Web Guide Control

(Coating/Laminating)

July 31, 2010, A 40-in. laminator for foil features a 24-in. product unwind and an 18-in. adhesive unwind, both with Micro 1000 electronic web guide control systems A 40-in. laminator for foil features a 24-in. product ...

Web Lines: How To Control Roller Nips

(Web Handling)

July 31, 2010, If you want to compress something, you always have two choices. You can use either one of the following options: Put it in a vise or C-clamp and slowly If you want to compress something, you always have ...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Tension Control: Dancer Systems Defined

(Archive)

April 15, 2009, A well-built, well-installed dancer working with a proper control can provide a flexible closed loop means of controlling tension in both unwind and rewind applications. One of the challenges in working ...

Unwind, Rewind Modules Improve Web Control

(News Eclips)

February 16, 2009, Converter Accessory Corp. introduces its SimpLok unwind and rewind modules designed to increase capacity WIND GAP, PA | Converter Accessory Corp. introduces its SimpLok unwind and rewind modules designed ...

Static Control System Ionizes Air, Monitors Web

(News Eclips)

June 15, 2008, HATFIELD, PA | Simco Industrial Static Control introduces PerforMAX IQ intelligent air ionization system, featuring a new narrow profile static bar and microprocessor-controlled and monitored power supply ...

Magpowr's Online Tools Can Help Simplify Web Tension Contro

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2003, For more information about Magpowr's products, be sure to check out January 2004's Product Focus on "brakes and clutches." FENTON, MO, USA—Magpowr says two of its new, powerful online tools can assist ...

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End, Part II

(Magazine)

December 31, 2000, In Part II of this two-part series, Bill Hawkins continues his analysis of the devices and designs that serve to keep your web under control. In Part II of this two-part series, Bill Hawkins continues ...

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End

(Magazine)

November 30, 2000, In Part 1 of a two-part series, Bill Hawkins looks at the devices and designs that can help you keep your web under control. In Part 1 of a two-part series, Bill Hawkins looks at the devices and designs ...

New measurement technology improves web control.

(Magazine)

January 31, 1996, A new type of load cell uses an electromagnetic transducer to achieve more reliable tension measurement, reportedly resulting in improved machine performance, A new type of load cell uses an electromagnetic ...

Steam bar controls curl in web processes

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, The Curlguard system is designed to control curl in paper web processes. It incorporates a steam distribution bar to apply uniform steam to the web. Curl The Curlguard system is designed to control curl ...

Enercon’s Focus on Quality Control Emphasizes Operator Education & Training

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2025, When does leading technology, high quality materials, and an optimized process fail? When does leading technology, high quality materials, and an optimized process fail? They fail when companies skimp ...

Measurements Verify Static Control Performance

(Bag Pouch)

June 08, 2025, One can verify that static dissipaters are functioning properly by making verification measurements. By Dr. Kelly Robinson, Founder, Electrostatic Answers One can verify that static dissipaters are ...

Quality Control Solutions for Silicone Release Coaters

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2025, Do your quality control tools give you the confidence to make fast, informed decisions — whether in-line or at-line? Do your quality control tools give you the confidence to make fast, informed ...

Leadership in Converting through Static Control Solutions

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2025, TAKK Industries is an early innovator in the static elimination field, originating best in class static control solutions since 1943. TAKK Industries is an early innovator in the static elimination ...

Control the Curl

(Coating/Laminating)

May 21, 2025, A Sustainable Solution for Coating & Laminating A Sustainable Solution for Coating & Laminating By David Maddux, Paper Converting Sales Manager for North America, Valmet Joonas Kääriäinen, Business ...

Advancing Sustainability in Flexographic Printing Innovative Air Pollution Control Solutions

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

April 27, 2025, The flexographic printing industry, essential for packaging and corrugated printing, faces notable environmental challenges due to emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). By Anoosheh Oskouian, ...

Advantages of Shear, Razor and Crush Web Slitting Techniques

(Coating/Laminating)

April 16, 2025, When choosing a slitting method, many factors must be considered, including interaction with inspection systems. By Ralph Beier, Business Development Director, EyeC GmbH When choosing a slitting ...

New Era Converting promotes industry veteran Stephen Pickett to controls engineering manager

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2025, New Era Converting, an IPCO company, has announced that Stephen Pickett is taking on a new role as controls engineering manager. New Era Converting, an IPCO company, has announced that Stephen Pickett ...

IDEA25: Web Industries to Show Precision Converting Solutions for PPE, Packaging, Personal and Home Care Markets

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2025, Web Industries Inc., a leading nonwovens material converter and outsource manufacturer, will show customized solutions for the personal protective equipment (PPE) Photo courtesy of Web Industries ...

Channeled Resources Group Launches New Website to Streamline Access to Pressure Sensitive Materials, Release Liner and Blank Label products

(News | New Products)

March 25, 2025, Channeled Resources Group (CRG), an industry-leading manufacturer of release liners, blank shipping labels, and pressure-sensitive roll label stock Channeled Resources Group (CRG), an industry-leading ...

At Pack Expo Southeast, HERMA US to Showcase Robotic Labeling Cell with Market’s Smallest Fully Integrated Servo Gripper

(News | New Products)

March 03, 2025, ... of its HERMA 211R HC robotic labeling cell and HERMA 500MB precision applicator. Featuring the market’s smallest fully integrated servo gripper, the HERMA 211R HC robotic labeling cell is specifically ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(Static Elimination)

February 08, 2025, In today's fast-evolving battery production industry, maintaining cleanliness and effective static control is essential for quality, efficiency and safety. By Alicia DiDomenico, Digital Marketing ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Tension Control Innovation

(Web Handling)

February 06, 2025, Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE), a recognized leader in tension control technology Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE), a recognized leader in tension control technology, has been manufacturing load cells, ...