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IR Industries Invests in ABB Motor Brake System for Retrofits on Coating Machines

(Rolls/Sheets)

April 29, 2004, ... the company installed ABB’s AC motor brake system on its coating equipment in an effort to increase run speeds and reduce waste. “We had used a air-operated brake and rewind system,” says Stasko. “We ...

Siemens Introduces New Servo Drive System Simplifying Motion Control for Machine Builders

(News | New Products)

August 22, 2021, ... to the converters using a “One Cable Connection” (OCC), which includes the power conductors, encoder signal and brake — all grouped together in an exceptionally thin cable measuring just 9 millimeters ...

Nexen Brakes Said to Use Less Energy

(Controls)

March 05, 2016, Eclipse Servo Motor Brakes reportedly offer flexible mounting options and high torque VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN | Nexen Group offers the Eclipse Servo Motor Brakes said to provide distinct advantages over ...

Montalvo Announces Magnetic Particle Brakes

(Controls)

October 30, 2015, The MP-B Series Magnetic Particle Brake is said to offer smooth, repeatable performance and comes with a number of options GORHAM, ME | Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, reports ...

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 ...

Schober’s Embossing System Protects and Enhances Packages

(Embossing)

January 05, 2012, ... with minimal waste. Sealing segments are individually adjustable in radial and axial directions. Every roll has individual tension control through dancer/unwind brake system. A foil saver feeding system ...

Brake Has Long Life

(Controls)

July 31, 2011, The MagnaShear motor brake employs oil shear technology, providing longer service life even in demanding applications such as material handling equipment. The MagnaShear motor brake employs oil shear technology, ...

Montalvo Website Displays Martin System Upgrade

(News | New Products)

May 11, 2010, ... V-Series brake with its low profile cover, disc and spider assembly, which he says offers numerous advantages such as its ability to fit in small spaces, a compact size that eliminates “nip points,” optimal ...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Tension Control: Dancer Systems Defined

(Archive)

April 15, 2009, ... several key components: the dancer itself, a feedback potentiometer, a control, and the brake or drive. The goal in a dancer system is for the dancer to remain at the mid-point of travel. Pressure on the ...

Montalvo Brake/Safety Chuck Data Sheet Available

(News | New Products)

December 30, 2008, The Montalvo Corp. offers a free data sheet for its new V-KL high performance integrated brake/safety chuck package. GORHAM, ME | The Montalvo Corp. offers a free data sheet for its new V-KL high performance ...

Selecting the Right Tensioning System for the Application

(Magazine)

April 30, 2000, ... especially with the large array of systems available. Understanding the basic systems, which all comprise some type of brake with an open or closed loop control, will aid in your search. Many material-processing ...

Brake and clutches improve to meet industry demands.

(Magazine)

December 31, 1995, Brakes and clutches for tension control are available in many configurations for virtually every converting application. Like all parts of the industry, Brakes and clutches for tension control are available ...

Handy Wacks Corporation Improves Safety, Productivity with Goldenrod Lightweight Shafts and Safety Chucks

(News | New Products)

March 03, 2025, ... safety chucks do not rotate.  The result? A safety chuck system that is vibration-free and has longer wear for all components. “The improvement has been a smoother unwind and less brake wear,” said ...

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

(Web Handling)

February 06, 2025, ... amplifiers, display indicators, closed-loop controllers, pneumatic brakes and idler rolls in the USA for more than 50 years. DFE tension systems deliver improvements in material processing productivity ...

Maplesoft – Flexible Simulation Solutions to Address Your R2R Issues

(Coating/Laminating)

January 15, 2025, ... as a virtual testing platform to try out combinations of parameter changes and see the effects of changing drive or brake settings. You can also simulate how materials with different properties will run ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, ... a controller and brake or drive mechanism establishes a closed-loop system to ensure consistent web traction on the machine’s idlers. This is a must and any attempts to guide an untensioned web is akin ...

The Merits of a Repurposed Slitter Rewinder

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 18, 2024, ... brakes with modern braking systems will reduce operating cost and usually supply a greater range of tension control. At the same time, rewind shaft handling equipment along with automated hoist systems ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – Celebrating 50 Years of Tension Control Innovation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 12, 2024, ... tension control technology, is celebrating its 50th year manufacturing load cells, amplifiers, display indicators, closed-loop controllers, pneumatic brakes and idler rolls. DFE tension systems deliver ...

Web Handling, Proper Tensioning & Guiding

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 15, 2023, ... be used to generate the web tension. Typically this is done through the use of either a brake or a motor/drive set. Braked System Advantages: Less costly to purchase, install and operate; easier to operate; ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, ... and manufacturing load cells, amplifiers, display indicators, closed-loop controllers, pneumatic brakes and idler rolls.  DFE tension systems deliver improvements in material processing productivity and ...