Brakes

Montalvo Offers Free Data Sheets

(Controls)

May 06, 2012, The HP-Series dual disc brakes and U-25 series load cell from Montalvo are detailed in free data sheets that include specs, photos, and more   GORHAM, ME | The Montalvo Corp. is offering a free ...

Mach III Clutch Reports New Models

(Controls)

April 06, 2012, Nineteen new models of SensiFlex tension control clutches and brakes are on the market, including ones with ultra-low coefficient friction facings   WALTON, KY | Mach III Clutch announces nineteen ...

Data Sheet Details Montalvo Brakes

(Controls)

March 25, 2012, A free, updated data sheet offers features, diagrams, photos, and more on Montalvo’s Standard Series Dual-Disc brakes   GORHAM, ME | The Montalvo Corp. is offering a free, updated data sheet on its ...

Gralex Unwind Stands Allow One-Person Changes

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2012, SRS Series unwind stands have self-adjusting friction brakes, lightweight shaft and core chuck assembly, and require no tools for changeovers   LEWIS CENTER, OH | Model SRS stationary unwind stands ...

Montalvo Going Strong at 65

(Controls)

February 22, 2012, Marking a milestone in electronic tension control, Montalvo celebrates 65 years of manufacturing brakes, clutches, load cells, and more  GORHAM, ME | This year Montalvo Corp. celebrates 65 successful ...

Sheeter Upgrade from Montalvo is Record-Breaker

(News | New Products)

January 17, 2012, With new equipment from Montalvo, including tension controls, brakes, and load cells, an eight-pocket sheeter set a world record for speed GORHAM, ME | The Montalvo Corp. reports a sheeter web control ...

Montalvo Offers Web Tension Upgrades on Wide Range of Equipment

(News | New Products)

December 18, 2011, ... and embossers. The company’s Consulting Page details a number of examples of upgraded electronic web tension controls, load cells, clutches, safety chucks, brakes, brake pad assemblies, and other products. ...

Web Lines | A Rant from Tim Walker

(Web Handling)

December 04, 2011, ... and nipping processes? What am I specifically talking about? Winder torque set by air pressure, winder torque set by motor amps, winding contact rollers controlled by air pressure, unwind brakes controlled ...

Brake Has Long Life

(Controls)

July 31, 2011, ... further extending service life of downstream components. Totally enclosed brakes are impervious to moisture, dirt, and dust. Force Control Industries | 513-868-0900 | www.forcecontrol.com  ...

Chucks Offered in Several Versions

(Web Handling)

January 31, 2011, ... skew, lateral, and skew and lateral (combined) adjustments. Chucks are available in standard- medium-, and heavy-duty versions, and they come complete with air shafts and brakes or clutches, mounted. Technology ...

Brakes Hold Securely

(Controls)

November 30, 2010, The RB Series, Generation II linear profile guide rail brakes for stopping and holding in e-stop and power-off situations are said to deliver high spring The RB Series, Generation II linear profile guide ...

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 ...

Montalvo Website Features Tension Upgrade

(Tension)

October 12, 2010, ... dual disc brakes in situations where significant unwind friction and torque are occurring in the original brake installation. According to Montalvo, the benefits to Mark Andy press users include being ...

Seeking Distributors

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2010, ... manufacturer of a wide range of products, including rubber rollers, sleeve systems, wrinkle removers, core holding devices, brakes, ink circulating pumps, web guiding systems, safety chucks, and corona ...

Rollstands for Winding Control

(New Products)

January 31, 2010, Solution Series shafted rollstands range from a simple A-frame with brakes, safety chucks, and a shaft to more complex systems with closed or open loop Solution Series shafted rollstands range from a simple ...

Web Lines: What Is a Tension Zone & How Many Are Needed?

(Editorial)

December 31, 2009, ... devices typically include motors, clutches, and brakes. To count the number of tension zones in your process, start at the unwind. Follow the web path through the system, and count the number of times ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ... come complete with air shafts and brakes or clutches, mounted. Converter Accessory Corp. | 800-433-2413 | www.converteraccessory.com Circle 400 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Stability ...

A Torque Devil Is in the Details

(Web Lines)

September 30, 2009, ...  Most brakes are pneumatically regulated with a maximum 80 psi and controllable minimum of 2 psi for a range of 40:1. Some disc brakes allow you to use multiple discs to double and triple their torque ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS

(New Products)

July 31, 2009, ... | www.hudsonsharp.com Circle 400 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Brakes for Higher Torque Global Brakes are available in sizes to deliver more than 250 lb-ft of torque, allowing the performance ...

Hit the Apex at CMM

(Editorial)

March 31, 2009, ... their win by doing an economy run, playing it safe can result in a flat spot on your tires…in racing speak, when a driver locks up his/her brakes, exposure to one area of a tire will cause excessive ...

Narrow Web & Label Products: March 2009

(Label/Tape Main)

February 28, 2009, ... unwinds and unloading rewinds of narrow web presses and converting equipment. Standard dollies are light in weight and can be stacked for storage with optional stacking posts. Floor brakes and multi-position ...

What's New Products: March 2009

(Magazine)

February 28, 2009, Install Brakes Easily The CD2 module for company's CD Series brakes is said to make installation and setup easier, improve performance, make brakes more Install Brakes Easily The CD2 module for company's ...

What's New Products: February

(Magazine)

January 31, 2009, ... alarm trigger for web break prevention. ◆Dover Flexo Electronics | 603-332-6150 | www.dfe.com PFFC-ASAP 401 Brakes, Chucks Offer Safety The V-KL high-performance integrated brake/safety chuck ...

What's New Products

(New Products)

December 31, 2008, ... minimize downtime. Flexo Concepts | 508-830-9506 | www.flexoconcepts.com PFFC-ASAP 411 Smooth, Clean Torque Control Magnetic particle clutches and brakes are suitable for processes that require ...

Montalvo Brake/Safety Chuck Data Sheet Available

(News | New Products)

December 30, 2008, ... integrated brake/safety chuck package. The data sheet includes information on both the V-Series brakes and the KL-Series safety chucks, an "exploded" diagram of the system, photos of the V-KL and its parts, ...

Brakes Feature Heat Dissipation Friction Discs

(Tension)

December 17, 2008, V-Series brakes feature high heat dissipation friction discs combined with patented “no-tools” friction modules for quick and easy pad changes V-Series brakes feature high heat dissipation ...

Wrinkle Removers

(Tension)

November 30, 2008, ... also has offered special tension challenges for converters and suppliers alike. For example, controls that utilize brakes to maintain tension on paper and board substrates aren't ideal for lighter materials, ...

Tension Control

(Tension)

November 30, 2008, ... allows quick connection to pneumatic brakes; EL Series does the same for electromagnetic powder brakes. Typically contains the new T-One controller, an E/P converter, air pressure gauges, and manual override ...

Tension Control: Mag Particle Clutch/Brakes Provide Smooth, Clean Torque Control

(Web Exclusives)

November 30, 2008, ... clutches and brakes are an excellent solution There are many web tensioning and other manufacturing processes that require adjustable, smooth torque while maintaining a clean, dust-free environment. For ...

Heidelberg Speedmaster XL Perfector to Debut at Graph Expo 2008

(News | New Products)

October 20, 2008, ... delivery, the PowderStar AP 500 Duo applies the precise amount of powder and air cover on both sides of the sheet. The Patented Dynamic sheet brakes ensure pile formation in the delivery, and can easily ...