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Non-Contact Laser Gauges Pave the Way for Higher Accuracy Length and Speed Measurements at Converting Plants

(Slit)

September 29, 2021, Precision speed and length measurements are critical for controlling manufacturing production costs and improving process control. Precision speed and length measurements are critical for controlling ...

PCE Instruments Improves Force Gauges

(Controls)

October 10, 2016, Company says the PCE-DFG Series digital force gauges test packaging materials with improved accuracy JUPITER, FL | PCE Instruments offers the PCE-DFG Series digital force gauges to test the performance ...

IML/IMD Business Survey Gauges Growth

(Label/Tape News)

February 14, 2011, The In-Mold Decorating Assn. debuts the organization’s first Short Shot Business Survey that's intended to spotlight market trends and provide insight into the in-mold label and decorating industry SCOTTSDALE, ...

NDC Infared Awarded Grant to Develop Non-Nuclear Gauges

(Archive)

October 11, 2005, ... use gamma and beta radiation in the plastics, pulp, and paper industries. Many of today's sensors and gauges use small amounts of radioactive materials, and although they are considered safe, they can cause ...

Fun with Force Gauges

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... in pushing or pulling directions. For a handheld force gauge, I think 0-50 lbf is a good size; it is an amount I can pull by hand comfortably and has good resolution to 0.5 lbf. Most force gauges are ...

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

(Flexpack)

November 10, 2024, ... at thinner gauges. This reduces the amount of plastic used which ultimately gets sent to landfills. To help determine the right film for each wrapped pallet, organizations can leverage a load containment ...

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2024, ... companies to downgauge their stretch film by using high performing films at thinner gauges. This reduces the amount of plastic used which ultimately gets sent to landfills. To help determine the right ...

The DOC's So-Called “Circumvention” Decision Drives American Jobs Offshor

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2023, ... the various gauges of aluminum foil that are manufactured. A one-size-fits-all approach does not fit the issue, but the DOC has blindly ignored this fact and has not operated in good faith. This “self-initiated” ...

Signode Showcases Transit Packaging Solutions at interpack

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2023, ... stability, reduced contamination, and greater protection between layers of product. Multiple gauges are available to suit a wide range of applications in a variety of industries. For container load securement, ...

Unwind and Rewind Guides: Design and Installation Considerations

(White Paper)

March 21, 2023, ... to move the carriage as it moves over the linear bearings. A simple spring (push or pull) weight gauge can be used to measure the breakaway force. And most gauges would have a provision to measure the ...

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, ... the building roll. Some OEMs do not provide the information required to calculate nip. Pressure in psi or nip loading in percent full scale is not nip load. One may be required to install pressure gauges ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... pressure gauges or take direct measurements with load cells or in line force transducers. Please consider safety when documenting nip load on a commercial winder. Torque Torque is the force that can ...

Toray’s Commitment to Innovation Helps Forge the Future of Flexible Packaging

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 10, 2022, ... at the expo include: The next-generation Torayfan CB3 portfolio of transparent high-barrier BOPP films. CB3 films are available in 70 and 80 gauges in sealable and nonsealable versions. These films ...

Defining Reliability in Pouch Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 12, 2021, ... run and give us as little grief as possible, converters expect reliability in their equipment. What are some gauges for reliability? 1. The machine should be well-made – designed to provide process ...

NDC Technologies’ Partner LIMAB UK Provides Measurement Solutions That Deliver Value to Customers

(News | New Products)

October 20, 2020, ... delivering non-contact, in-process measurement solutions, LIMAB is the official distributor of NDC Technologies’ LaserSpeed Pro length and speed gauges and near infrared (NIR) sensors for the UK, Ireland ...

Quick Roller Alignment Check

(News | New Products)

August 20, 2020, ... from the difference in this two-roller belt perimeter from one side to another. Tramming sticks are less common that pi tapes. Though there are snap gauges and other internal measurement methods, they ...

Flair Flexible Packaging Announces Enhanced PLATINUM+ Thermoforming Films

(News | New Products)

May 12, 2020, ... Flair's extensive Stock Program and may also be developed in custom structures, sizes, and gauges for unique applications. All custom solutions offer access to a full suite of complementary services at ...

Substrates Create Challenges & Opportunities

(Converting Perspectives)

November 05, 2019, ... machines, components, gauges, controllers, inline web inspection and myriad other installations are targeted to converting substrates with productive and quality outcomes. Some examples: Versatile ...

TeraHertz (THz) Inline Measurement System: Indev-ACT

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2019, ... polymer thickness measurement. The TeraHertz system contrasts with most web gauges that rely on measuring the absorption from an energy source through a product. Instead THz measures the speed of light ...

NDC Technologies to Showcase Unique Augmented Reality Experience of Complete Measurement System at ICE USA

(News | New Products)

February 20, 2019, ... of the customer. Gauging technologies include Near Infrared, Beta, Gamma, X-Ray and optical technologies. In addition to the virtual exhibition, NDC plans tol display the following Near Infrared gauges: ...