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WHQuiz Answer #3 - Dancer Roller Advantages

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 3: Tension Control – Name one advantage of using a dancer roller has over a tension load cell roller in a closed-loop tension control system? Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 3: Tension Control ...

Montalvo Offers Free Data Sheet For Advanced Dancer Roller

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2008, GORHAM, ME | The Montalvo Corp. is offering a free data sheet for its new D-3400 dancer controller, which was developed to provide accurate, repeatable tension control for unwind applications that use ...

Dancer Controller

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October 25, 2007, Montalvo Corp. announces its D-3400 dancer controller GORHAM, ME | Montalvo Corp. announces its D-3400 dancer controller, featuring range expander capabilities, web break detection, inertia compensation, ...

Dancer Rollers: Trust but verify

(Web Lines)

October 31, 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 ...

Static Beat | Control Static on a Winding Roll

(Static-Beat)

November 07, 2017, ... To effectively control static, keep track of which web surface carries static charges. Figure 1. This winder has a tension control nip, a dancer (float roller) to control the winder motor, and a lay-on ...

Montalvo Offers Communication for Tension Controllers

(News | New Products)

March 03, 2017, ... for customized tracking and logging Easily integrates into existing Ethernet system Z4 Tension Controllers features include the following: Load Cell Feedback version Dancer Feedback version ...

WHQuiz Answer #4 - Load Cell Roller Advantages

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 4: Tension Control – Name one advantage of using a tension load cell roller has over a dancer roller in a closed-loop tension control system? Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 4: Tension Control ...

WHQuiz Answer #6 - Roller Alignment

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 6: Rollers - What is a reasonable specification for roller alignment in mm/m, milli-radians, or mils/in? Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 6: Rollers - What is a reasonable specification for ...

WHQuiz Answer #7 - Large Diameter Rollers

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 7: Rollers – Which rollers in a process will likely have the largest diameters? Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 7: Rollers – Which rollers in a process will likely have the largest diameters? ...

WHQuiz Answer #8 - Nipped Driven Rollers

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 8: Traction – When is a nipped roller needed on a driven roller separating two tension zones?  Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 8: Traction – When is a nipped roller needed on a driven roller ...

AIMCAL Offers Nip Roller Workshop & Drives Course

(News | New Products)

January 12, 2010, ... applications • AC and DC drives • Load cell versus dancer versus open loop control of tension • Power requirements (actual versus motor rating) • Tension loop control block diagrams • Drive functions ...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Tension Control: Dancer Systems Defined

(Archive)

April 15, 2009, A well-built, well-installed dancer working with a proper control can provide a flexible closed loop means of controlling tension in both unwind and rewind applications. One of the challenges in working ...

When Rollers Fight, Webs Lose

(Archive)

March 31, 2004, ... this is a reasonable and measurable target. Alignment is more difficult in pivoting assemblies, such as winders, nips, and dancer rollers. Start by ensuring the pivot axis is aligned, design the pivoting ...

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End, Part II

(Magazine)

December 31, 2000, ... his analysis of the devices and designs that serve to keep your web under control. Last month we took a close look at controlling web tension at the payoff roll, keeping the web taut, dancer rolls, ...

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End

(Magazine)

November 30, 2000, ... with any converting process, web payoff tension should be kept as near constant as possible from full roll to the last wraps near the core. Most modern converting machines have either a dancer or a load ...

Salvage system removes, doctors roll stock

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, ... two regenerative dc drives coupled to a dancer system and computerized control for positive web control at all speeds on a range of substrates. It incorporates a dual-direction electronic web guide, pneumatically ...

Driving Flexibility and Cost Savings With Modular Cutting Assemblies Exploring Alternatives to Inflexible Purpose-built Production Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 21, 2024, ... the company opted for a modular assembly consisting of slitting and cut-to-length stations. First, the material enters the assembly from a thermoforming machine, then travels through a dancer accumulator ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, ... use brakes. Medium speed / medium tension processes may use clutches or differential shafts. Festoons and dancers often use cylinders to provide tension. Processes that require higher performance for speed, ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Converting Expert)

April 08, 2024, ... processes may use clutches or differential shafts. Festoons and dancers often use cylinders to provide tension. Processes that require higher performance for speed, tension or acceleration will use variable ...

The Merits of a Repurposed Slitter Rewinder

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 18, 2024, ... drive system. Higher winder speeds often require faster control reaction times where an electronic tension control system might replace an older mechanical dancer roll. Replacing worn components is a ...