NDC Introduces X-Ray Coating Weight Gauging Solution
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
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
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 Infrared Awarded EPA Grant to Develop Non-Nuclear Gauges
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
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
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?
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
Tactile pressure-sensor films offer converters an easy pressure-measuring tool....
Through Thick and Thin, Gauging Controls Perform for You
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...
How Do You Measure Ink Film Thickness? Count the Ways
Almost every day I receive questions relating to ink or coating thickness determination. You would think it would be a simple matter, but it is not. Ink...
MD Wrinkle Formation Causes and Cures
MD (machine-direction) wrinkle problems (sometimes called tin canning) still plague many converters and/or film suppliers. The two main contributing parameters...
Gauging system lights the way
BKL uses converting technology to make electroluminescent lamps; Betacontrol of America supplies the in-line gauging.Electroluminescent (EL) lamps have...
On-line gauging brings big benefits to coating operation
A beta gauge measurement system from NDC Systems means efficiency and consistency on Adchem Corp.'s coating line.1Since its founding with a single coating...
