Web/Roll Handling

Dancer Rollers: Trust but verify

Published: November 01, 2006

In last month’s tension quiz, I gave out five points if your process had a calibrated tension transducer roller. Those of you with dancer rollers might have wondered why you didn’t get any points. Why am I “dissing” dancers?

Web Tension: A Pop Quiz

Published: October 01, 2006

Today's column is a pop quiz on web tensioning. Feel free to work as a team on the answers. If you score poorly, don't worry, but it's worth your while

Maxcess Launches Online Video Log

Published: September 28, 2006

Maxcess Intl. has launched an online video log for customers who were unable to attend the Labelexpo show earlier this month. Content will include technology, interviews, and equipment demonstrations.

Difficult Winding: Part II

Published: September 01, 2006

Last month I introduced you to roll modulus ratio, the first of the terrible trifecta of difficult winding. This month let's move on to the next two of

What Makes Winding Difficult?

Published: August 01, 2006

What is it that allows one product to run all year with 2% waste and another can't get on the core without problems? Consider this a lesson in product

Whatever Floats Your Web

Published: May 31, 2006

Why float a web? Because air floating can do things a roller can’t.

The Pressure of Winding Rolls

Published: April 27, 2006

Too much pressure inside a roll means more wound roll problems. Too little pressure inside a roll has its own negative effects. Worse still is having both high and low internal pressure occuring at the same time.

Deflecting Nip Roller Problems?

Published: March 31, 2006

What causes nip roller deflection? How can you compensate for nip roller deflection?

If Not Rough, How About Groovy?

Published: February 28, 2006

Even though rough surfaces have a bad reputation, rough is better than smooth to fight lubrication from air or liquid lubrication. But is rough the best solution?

Tim Walker Answers your Questions Live

Published: February 28, 2006

Tim Walker will host another LIVE blog event on convertingblog.com this Friday, March 3rd. Tim will answer any questions relating to the converting process as they are posted.

Are You Rough Enough?

Published: January 31, 2006

What is the better roller surface to prevent web scratching, smooth or rough? Many people will opt for smooth, but in fact, this is the wrong direction.

The Secret Strain

Published: December 31, 2005

Converting Rx: Bowed Roller Dosage

Published: November 30, 2005

Last month we picked up our prescription for bowed roller and read the instructions and warning label. But what's in that bottle? How do we know we have the right dosage of bowed roller? Let's combine a little diagnosis and diagramming to see how to find the proper prescription.