Rolls

Cylinders and rolls - a quiet revolution

(Magazine)

July 31, 1995, In the past cylinders and rollers were considered less important than the web. However, the desire to produce more product faster, with less waste, and In the past cylinders and rollers were considered ...

Idler rolls respond to web movement

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, The company's line of large lightweight idler rolls is designed for use with wide webs in low-tension applications. The low inertia of these precision The company's line of large lightweight idler rolls ...

Apex International Announces Global Launch of Anilox Armor

(News | New Products)

March 2, 2026, ... contact damage to critical engraved surfaces. The covers are engineered specifically for Apex sleeves and rolls, ensuring a secure, non-slip fit that resists inks, solvents, and cleaning agents. Key ...

ProAmpac Pushes the Limits of Fiber Packaging with New High Barrier Packaging Innovation Platform

(News | New Products)

February 25, 2026, ... at ProAmpac. Designed for flexibility across common package styles, the RP-2000 High Barrier Series is available in different pouch formats and rollstock, maintaining strong performance throughout the ...

Roll Blocking: Root Cause & Solutions

(Converting Expert)

February 23, 2026, ... Minor roll blocking may be okay if the web exits the roll consistently but may increase near the core. Rolls with major blocking will cause defects, waste, or stop occurrences. Rolls with severe blocking ...

BW Converting: Print & Packaging Expertise

(Bag Pouch)

February 19, 2026, ... offers its ELS-MAX in-line presses, Fusion Series central impression presses, and a digital-hybrid press as well as the Meridian Elite+, the industry-leading laser cleaner for anilox and gravure rolls. ...

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

(Web Handling)

February 19, 2026, ... These workhorse tension sensors are available to support live-shaft and dead-shaft idler rolls with a wide variety of mounting styles and load ratings from 10 to 800 lbs. The semiconductor strain-gage ...

Heaford Scales Up U.S. Operations with New Industry Partnership

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2026, ... quality, reduce downtime, and protect pressroom investments. The company offers automated cleaning systems for anilox rolls, plates, press parts, and more, supporting every stage of the flexo and gravure ...

Six Reasons Food Brands Switch to Flexible Pouches

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2026, ... rigid containers to flexible pouches can reduce shipping expenses by up to 40%. Empty flexible packaging often arrives on rolls or in thin, flat stacks, taking up significantly less warehouse space, ...

Desmedt Scores Another First!

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2026, ... Belgium The issue was not the fact that digital could offer more customization and handle ultra short runs, even at low speeds, the problem was the downtime involved in manually changing the rolls from ...

Leader in Anilox Roll and Sleeve Cleaning

(Surface Prep)

February 9, 2026, ... was having problems with their water based inks ruining their anilox rolls. Sonic Solutions provides ultrasonic cleaning systems for any sized anilox roll or sleeve. From 6 inches to over 10 feet. Today, ...

Nobelus Installs Catbridge Film Slitter in Elgin, Illinois, Facility

(News | New Products)

February 4, 2026, ... production capabilities and handle larger, heavier rolls so we can deliver the products our customers need in a timely manner. This is a major investment that perfectly aligns with our commitment to providing ...

Eaglewood Technologies Expands Sales Team with the Hiring of Colby Edwards as Technical Sales Manager – Eastern U.S.

(News | New Products)

February 1, 2026, ... expansion of the company’s XPress Roll Cleaning™ onsite service. Colby brings years of hands-on experience in the flexographic printing industry, specifically with anilox rolls and pressroom technologies. ...

Apex International, Lake County Press, and Stahl Collaborate on Print Demonstration Project Showcasing Real-World Coating Performance

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2026, ... to achieve a more velvet feel versus other coating rolls,” added Brian Popp, Pressroom Manager at Lake County Press. Image courtesy of Apex International  These results reinforce commonly reported ...

Web Slitting: The Big Three

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2026, ... often damages the knife. A damaged knife will quickly damage the anvil roll. Knife hardness should be 60-62.5 Rc. Anvil rolls should be 63-65 Rc. The most common tip radius is 46 mils (0.001mm). There ...

Five Label Material Must-Haves for Market Growth

(Label/Tape)

December 30, 2025, ... customers’ requirements, converters should also build relationships with material suppliers who not only provide versatile label substrates that perform both on press and after the pallets of printed rolls ...

BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center Serves as a Resource for Training, Customer Collaboration and Equipment Demonstrations

(News | New Products)

December 4, 2025, ... for platemaking, plate mounting, flexo and digital printing, and bag converting, the center also features a newly installed PCMC Meridian Elite+ laser anilox cleaner. This system can clean four rolls simultaneously, ...

Reclaiming Core Focus

(Coating/Laminating)

October 26, 2025, ... centers; ultimately helping to buffer inventory, serve customers faster and reduce the number of full-length rolls stored at your site. Specialized Equipment and Expertise Outsourcing slitting ...

Saica Group Breaks Ground on Second U.S. Corrugated Plant, Investing More than $110 Million

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2025, ... than 1,200,000 MSF of corrugated packaging. Shipping of paper rolls will be reduced to the plant being connected to a railroad line. This site will also serve as a backup plant for Saica Pack in Hamilton, ...

Visit with Domino at PRINTING United Expo 2025

(News | New Products)

October 8, 2025, ... roll lifts at the unwind and rewind, supporting media rolls up to 40” (1m) in diameter. Flexibility with optional flexo priming station (pre-digital) to optimize print quality on difficult media types; ...

Nobelus Launches Orbistm Dual 61 Laminating System

(News | New Products)

October 6, 2025, ... thermal laminating modules are PLC-controlled to ensure flawless lamination. On the laminating module, swing-out pneumatic film mandrels enable operators to load even the largest film rolls safely and ...

Amcor Highlights Benefits of BW Converting’s PCMC Meridian Elite+ Anilox Cleaning Platform

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 11, 2025, ... cells of anilox and gravure rolls. A built-in microscope measures cell volume before and after cleaning, confirming recovery and triggering a second cycle if needed — no operator intervention required. ...

The Label Makers Improve Efficiency with Martin Automatic

(News | New Products)

August 28, 2025, ... might be 50,000m run off on 4,000m rolls. This is where the Martin MBS really comes into its own offering non-stop production even on the longest runs, on which Mr Hyde estimates its saves at least 80m ...

How Vacuum Web Coating Ensures Precision, Quality Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

August 27, 2025, ... quality coatings, allowing manufacturers to create products with enhanced functionality and performance. Vacuum web coating involves the application of various coatings onto continuous rolls of flexible ...

Static Eliminators for Unwinding, Rewinding and Slitting

(Surface Prep)

August 7, 2025, ... location. These long-range static bars are designed to neutralize from distances in the range 6 to 30 inches. This is sufficient for most unwinding rolls. Powered static bars can tell us when they need ...

Double E Group Unveils the RollMover™ EZX: The Next Evolution in Roll Handling Technology

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2025, ... features and high-efficiency battery technology, the RollMover™ EZX provides a safer, more productive solution for moving heavy rolls with ease. Key Features of the RollMover™ EZX: Ergonomic Redesign: ...

Martin Automatic at Labelexpo

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2025, ... pressrooms. Both MBS machines can handle rolls up to 660mm (26”) in diameter and can run at speeds up to 250m/min (820 ft/min) for the standard configuration and 152m/min (500 ft/min) with the turn bar ...

Methods to Precisely Measure Tension and Web Control

(Coating/Laminating)

June 15, 2025, ... unless compensated for the repeat length will be shortened. In the case of more rigid and stiffer materials the reverse can occur and repeat length will become greater if a roll is wound too tightly. Rolls ...

Measurements Verify Static Control Performance

(Bag Pouch)

June 8, 2025, ... the web. “Balanced charges,” which are very common, can cause coating defects and high static levels on winding rolls. These problems are often “mysterious” because our ESFM says that the charge on the ...

Three Common Types of Coating and Laminating Defects and the Methods of Inspection to Catch Them

(Coating/Laminating)

June 4, 2025, ... rolls. This defect can be seen with stationary strobes. Process misconfigurations are the primary cause of wrinkles. Wrinkles are best detected with an automated vision system due to the significant ...