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Updates from TAPPI, SPI & the Industry

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

August 01, 2016, ... higher line speeds while adhering to the OSHA standards for employee safety. In my view, Guardian fills a void between the ozone equipment producers and established vendors by providing turnkey systems ...

Maxcess Launches Controller and Load Cell

(Web Handling)

July 13, 2016, The Spyder Plus S1 and the Thin Load Cell Series from MAGPOWR are said to offer high-end features, power, and affordability OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | Maxcess, a global supplier of products and services for ...

Stafford Rigid Shaft Couplings Are Customized

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2016, Custom engineering and manufacturing said to solve mating problems in a wide range of applications WILMINGTON, MA | Stafford Manufacturing Corporation offers custom-engineered and -manufactured rigid ...

Stafford Rigid Shaft Couplings Have Various Designs

(Web Handling)

May 17, 2016, Company says couplings can be modified to solve a wide range of design and load handling issue WILMINGTON, MA | Stafford Manufacturing Corporation offers custom engineered and manufactured rigid shaft ...

Masterwork USA Reports Die-Cutter/Stripper

(Carton Box)

May 01, 2016, ... stability and optimized speed for high quality production. “We’re listening to customer and market requests, as well as trends in the industry to allow more products on the sheet for faster production,” ...

Nexen Brakes Said to Use Less Energy

(Controls)

March 05, 2016, Eclipse Servo Motor Brakes reportedly offer flexible mounting options and high torque VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN | Nexen Group offers the Eclipse Servo Motor Brakes said to provide distinct advantages over ...

Siemens Launches Gear Motor Drive

(Controls)

February 19, 2016, ... and test stand industries. Company says Simogear gear motors offer high torque density, low noise, and high efficiency, and now with Sinamics G110M, it becomes easier for designers and system builders ...

Montalvo Announces Magnetic Particle Brakes

(Controls)

October 30, 2015, ... Particle Brakes delivers smooth, repeatable, high quality performance so our customers can run from full roll to core every time, maximizing their process capabilities. Brakes keep installation simple ...

Montalvo Launches Open-Loop Tension Control

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2015, ... in open-loop tension control, the TSC Torque Sensing Control System. Company says the system offers a precise, reliable tension reference that operators can use to ensure consistent, high quality production ...

Web Lines | Unwritten Rules, Now Written

(Technical Reports)

April 27, 2015, ... high tension, marginal tension, and low tension: High tension webs run straighter, have more traction on rollers, providing more force for spreading devices to prevent wrinkles. The high tension web ...

Should Unwind Tension Be Lower Than Winding Tension?

(Web Handling)

March 26, 2015, ... product not complaining, you will likely wonder if your customer has changed something at their end. If the customer has changed their unwinding process to unwind at higher tension (more braking torque), ...

Show Preview | NPE2015 Boasts Its Largest Event Ever

(Trends/Management)

February 16, 2015, ... they invest.”   Show Highlights In addition to seeing lots running equipment, the weeklong show will provide attendees with plenty of educational opportunities and networking events. “Our conference ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... person operation and provides a highly efficient and flexible solution for short- and medium-run work. It runs to the length set by the operator, turrets, loads fresh cores, strips the roll from the rewind ...

Tidland Will Supply NimCor Air Chucks

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2014, ... products for the web handling industry, will now carry many of the Air Chucks from NimCor. Company says the new Air Chuck lineup, featuring a rugged, high-torque design, will continue its reputation for ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... and the “Internet of Things” are some of the topics that will be tackled. PFFC’s On Print columnist Dene Taylor will moderate a session on Inkjet Technologies: printing, substrates and inks for high ...

Converting Headaches? Get Relief at CPP EXPO's PFFC-Sponsored Technical Session

(Trade Shows)

July 13, 2014, ... it. Key Take Aways: 1. Digital print technologies suitable for labels and packaging 2. Examples of high productivity presses and printers 3. Strengths and limitations of the various technologies 4. ...

Web Lines | The Case of the Missing Pacer

(Technical Reports)

July 07, 2014, ... by radius. Two opposing torque systems can have three cases: If the unwind brake tensioning force is higher than the winder tensioning force, the brake should not slip and the line will remain stopped. ...

Montalvo Video Details Range Expansion

(Controls)

June 24, 2014, ... high mass rolls at lighter tensions (i.e. films and foils), run low torque and tension applications that require high torque to stop (i.e. sheeters), and reduce friction pad wear. According to president ...

HAECO System Removes Corrugated Trim

(Corrugated)

May 25, 2014, ... ensure proper gluing, and it virtually eliminates production stops or post-production searches for “bad boxes” due to trim caught in the glue station.  Designed for mid- to high-volume operations, system’s ...

Is There a Doorman at Your Winder or Do You Let Just Any Web Get In?

(Web Handling)

May 15, 2014, ... roll or rubber roller covering can forgive. Wrinkling–Nipped processes are always sensitive to baggy and skewed webs, especially when tension isn’t high enough to pull out the extra length. Spreading ...