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Dynatrol Viscosity Systems Called Fast, Accurate

Published: June 29, 2017

Systems provide continuous measurement and use Digital Converter Series 3000 for viscosity calculation

NDC to Launch Gauging System at ICE USA

Published: March 02, 2017

The 8000-SLIM web gauging system with SlimTrak scanner is said to be a compact solution for narrow web lines

MOCON Unit Tests Produce Packaging

Published: January 27, 2017

The OX-TRAN 2/12 oxygen permeation instrument is said to help increase the shelf life of product packaging

PCE Instruments Improves Force Gauges

Published: October 13, 2016

Company says the PCE-DFG Series digital force gauges test packaging materials with improved accuracy

NDC Sensor Has Many Applications

Published: August 30, 2016

The FilmPro is a modular high-performance IR thickness sensor for film, sheet, and coating measurement applications

Advanced Gauging Technologies Offers Thickness Gauging System

Published: November 14, 2013

The online, noncontact AGT800 system is said to provide fast, accurate measurements as well as improved productivity and scrap reduction

Air Science Unit Analyzes Films

Published: July 24, 2013

Purair Flex film isolator is said to offer stability, portability, and high working volume

Erhardt+Leimer Unit Measures Thickness and Grammage

Published: June 18, 2013

The LPS 200 lab profiler offers measurement in one scan independent of material composition

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories Displays Viscometer

Published: June 10, 2013

Displayed at INFO*FLEX, the AST-100 viscometer has a design said to be unaffected by vibration or flow

NDC Offers Web Gauging Systems

Published: June 06, 2013

Tdi systems feature robust industrial architecture said to offer speed, reliability, and flexibility

RheoSense Chip Measures at High Shear Rates

Published: June 29, 2012

The E chip from RheoSense is said to eliminate early turbulence and produce accurate measurements of viscosity at high shear rates

Addex System Aids Bubble Control

Published: April 30, 2012

ALF system for gauge control from Addex optimizes bubble control and helps cut scrap, while an IR-based sensor aids thickness measurement

Coating Gauge Offered by Guangzhou Amittari Instruments Co.

Published: December 26, 2011

Measure coating thickness with gauge that meets many international standards, offers automatic substrate recognition, and has a wide measuring range

NDC Diversifies into Metals Business

Published: August 12, 2011
NDC Infrared Engineering, a leading manufacturer of web gauging equipment, acquires the IRM Group, manufacturers of measuring systems for the metals industries

Improve Coating Process Control

Published: March 01, 2011
SpecMetrix systems monitor wet or dry coating thickness as low as 0.5 microns. Can monitor multiple layers of coating (including UV and adhesives) simultaneously

Measure Accurately

Published: February 01, 2010
The IPlus! gauging platform is designed to accurately measure weight or thickness in cast film extrusion, sheet extrusion, nonwovens, vinyl calendering,

Reduce Blown Film Scrap

Published: January 01, 2010
Multilayer blown film lay-flat measurement and control system for food and medical flexible packaging manufacturers combines the web gauging capabilities

Use IR Light To Measure Thickness

Published: November 01, 2009
StraDex sensors have a patented spectral coherence interferometry design that uses IR light to measure total, individual, or multilayer thicknesses for

Measure Film Thickness Accurately

Published: November 01, 2009
The upgraded FG710S IR film thickness gauge is designed for high-precision measurement of basis weight or thickness of single- or multi-layer films. Provides

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS

Published: October 01, 2009
Safety Chuck Modules Offered ShaftLok safety chuck modules are available with skew, lateral, and skew and lateral (combined) adjustments. Modules, said

Focus on Quality

Published: August 01, 2009, By By Yolanda Simonsis, Associate Publisher/Editor
It's no secret exhibitions and conferences have experienced a trend toward a more compact size. The Converting Machinery/Materials Conference and Exposition

NDC Introduces X-Ray Coating Weight Gauging Solution

Published: October 15, 2007
NDC Infrared Engineering has introduced SPOT-ON, a new X-Ray coating weight gauging solution for accurate differential coat weight measurement.

Baggy Webs: Part III-Causes

Published: July 01, 2007, By By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
We know baggy webs are a problem and we know we can measure them. What do we do next? First, we need to find a way to fix it in the short term. Second, we can work on a long-term plan to prevent baggy webs from happening.

Baggy Webs: Part I Nightmares

Published: April 01, 2007, By By Timothy J. Walker, TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.

This is the first of four columns on baggy webs, starting with understanding the problems they create. To most converters, the ideal web is one that is

NDC Infared Awarded Grant to Develop Non-Nuclear Gauges

Published: October 12, 2005, By pffc-online.com
NDC Infrared Engineering has been awarded funding by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop new technologies that reduce industry’s reliance on radioactive isotopes.

A Menu for Thickness Control

Published: August 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Some applications require a heavy coating weight of an adhesive, coating, or primer, but others might require a lower coating weight. The choice depends on the particular adhesive, coating, or primer in use and the final application.

Fun with Force Gauges

Published: February 29, 2004, By Timothy J. Walker TJWalker & Assoc. Inc.
In today's world of high-tech electronic gadgets, a force gauge may seem unglamorous, but I hope to convince you a force gauge is something you should have and use.

Testing Equipment: Does Your Lab Measure Up?

Published: August 01, 2003, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Performance. It's a key word for converters whose products have to meet rigorous standards and customer expectations. To predict product performance or

Measure Pressure with Thin Film

Published: May 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley and Gerard E. Mayers Jr.
Tactile pressure-sensor films offer converters an easy pressure-measuring tool.

Through Thick and Thin, Gauging Controls Perform for You

Published: March 01, 2002, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Whether you're in the market for high-end thickness and gauging controls or you want a value-based system, developments have been made at both ends of

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