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Control Open Loop, Dancer Applications

(Tension)

October 31, 2010, ... systems, and dancer applications, system is said to be a cost-effective control for brakes, clutches, or drives. Can be mounted remotely and easily integrated with an existing PLC or remote PC. MAGPOWR ...

Label Leaders Purchases ROTOCONTROL Flexo Machine

(Flexography)

August 05, 2010, ROTOCONTROL has announced another order for the EDM200 semi-rotary, servo-driven UV-flexo machine placed by Label Leaders in South Africa. Founder and chairman of Label Leaders AHRENSBURG, GERMANY | ROTOCONTROL ...

ROTOCONTROL Releases Flexo Press Video

(Flexography)

July 21, 2010, ...  The EDM200, says the company, is the world's first ever designed semi-rotary, servo-driven UV-flexo machine, using sleeve technology for both print and anilox cylinders, and working with chambered doctor ...

Drives Retrofit: More Space, Less Power

(Slit)

May 31, 2010, ... space but, more importantly, also dramatically reducing our power consumption. All the old transformers have been taken out and replaced with active dynamic drive technology. The machine is now so much ...

Drive Can Reduce Pitch

(New Products)

April 30, 2010, The Kinemax linear drive features fast, easy pitch adjustment and automatic reversal without requiring clutches, cams, or gears. A 10:1 pitch adjustment The Kinemax linear drive features fast, easy pitch ...

AIMCAL Offers Nip Roller Workshop & Drives Course

(News | New Products)

January 12, 2010, ... on Drives in Web Handling & Converting FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) offers its Converting School February line-up of classes for converters, including ...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Tension Control: Dancer Systems Defined

(Archive)

April 15, 2009, ... several key components: the dancer itself, a feedback potentiometer, a control, and the brake or drive. The goal in a dancer system is for the dancer to remain at the mid-point of travel. Pressure on the ...

Tension Control

(Tension)

November 30, 2008, ... as a pneumatic brake, clutch, or DC drive. This closed loop capability improves process consistency and productivity. Features include touchpad setup and calibration, job setup storage and recall, and ...

How to Drive a Winding Roll

(Web Lines)

November 30, 2006, What is the best way to drive a winding roll? You have three choices: from the surface, from the center, or both. Web Lines What is the best way to drive a winding roll? You have three choices: from ...

Take Control

(Magazine)

January 30, 2006, ... a variety of polypropylene (PP) films, including Mirage holographic packaging and labeling films, and a new heat-sealable holographic film within its line of BOSS PP films. Driven by market considerations, ...

Mechanics of Tension Control, Part II

(Archive)

November 29, 2004, ... of web tension control, tension is defined as the force applied to a continuous web of material in the machine direction. A Word about the Term Drive Many of the descriptions throughout this article ...

The Stats on Static Control

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... introduction of lightweight, ABS plastic ionizer bars that can be configured in any length and emitter pattern-driven by pulse-DC high-voltage power supplies.” These systems, according to Seratti, are ...

Embedded Control

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, Drives and controllers come together to meet user demands for high performance, greater flexibility, and cost-effective control. Drives and controllers come together to meet user demands for high performance, ...

Husson Inc. & Humidity-Control System Maker ML System a/s to Exhibit Together at Drupa

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2004, ML System a/s, headquartered in Ry, Denmark, is a major manufacturer of humidity-control systems. ML offers both compressed air-driven and high-pressure humidification systems, with over 2,000 systems ...

Technology Improvements and Emerging Markets Drive Growth in Metallizing

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... accounts for some 55% of all metallized materials. The main growth drivers of metallized packaging materials have been barrier properties, recyclability, and esthetics. Now, however, they include the increased ...

Quality Controlled Music Packaging

(Magazine)

August 31, 2002, ...  client that drives the digital workflow,” explains Kathleen Blakistone, a print and converting consultant who's currently working with Shorewood Digital to help standardize workflow. “They've told us tha ...

Mapping Your Way to Better Tension Control

(Magazine)

March 31, 2002, ... to lay out the general web path and show the location of tension control elements. Take notes during a web line tour. Mark all the drive points and tension feedback devices on the elevation diagram. ...

Control of Adhesion and Removal of Heat Sealable Tops on Polymer Containers

(Magazine)

December 31, 2001, ... opening of packages very difficult. The growing consumer demand for convenient, ready-to-eat food products has driven manufacturers to produce effective, user-friendly, hygienic, and safe food packaging. ...

Harmonic System Gets Tension Under Control

(Magazine)

October 31, 2001, ... command set-point adjustment, tension set-point indication, and a slack web take-up control. The high-precision harmonic drive that actually controls web tension on the press reportedly provides zero ...

The Need to Know Drives Pharma Labeling Market

(Magazine)

December 31, 2000, As a supplier of inserts, outserts, and labels, PCI Services rides the pharmaceutical boom in Puerto Rico. With more than 50 pharmaceutical firms operating in Puerto Rico (pop. 3.7 million), domestic ...