Web/Roll Handling
Hot Topics: Tension | Web Guiding | Winding/Unwinding/Rewinding | Materials Handling | Roll Handling | Rolls | Shafts | Heat Transfer Fluid | Trim Removal | Cores
Web Lines | The Case for Shorter (and Longer) Acceleration Times
- Published: February 05, 2014
Should you change the acceleration time on your slitter/rewinder? Web handling expert Tim Walker offers the pros and cons
Maxcess Offers FIFE-500 Web Guiding System
- Published: February 05, 2014
The web guiding system, now available in expanded sizes, is said to be a low-cost solution for mid-web applications
Parkinson Technologies Expansion Ahead of Schedule
- Published: January 31, 2014
Company responds to continued growth with facility expansion that is expected to double capacity for machinery assembly
MAGPOWR Offers Digital Load Cell Amplifier
- Published: January 30, 2014
DIN rail mounted digital amplifier is said to be low in cost but high in power for displaying or controlling web tension
Montalvo CEO and Co-Founder Passes Away
- Published: January 23, 2014
Margaret B. Montalvo, who served as CEO of the firm since 1985, passes away at the age of 93
Stafford Flange Mounting Collars Made to Order
- Published: January 16, 2014
Made from a variety of materials, one-piece collars can be machined into flat and stable mounting flanges, hubs, or pulleys
Maxson Offers Feature to Reduce Set-Up Time
- Published: January 16, 2014
Sheeter feature sets the length of stacker’s jog box at the same time the overlap carriage is positioned for a new cutoff
Maxcess Intl. Acquired by Bertram Capital
- Published: January 13, 2014
Maxcess Intl. will be merged with Webex and led by Chairman Gary Edwards and CEO Greg Jehlik
Menges Roller’s Veronica Singh Nominated for Prestigious Award
- Published: January 10, 2014
As engineering estimator and purchasing manager, Singh is said to have both pricing and manufacturing expertise
Martin Automatic Reports Sales to Chinese Converter
- Published: January 10, 2014
The MBSC splicer and STR rewinder, to be installed on an Omet press, are the second for the converter
ITW Muller Offers New Stretch Wrapper
- Published: January 07, 2014
Unit features a smaller footprint for what company says is economical and dependable use, and options are available
Chinese Label Converter Adds Second Martin Splicer
- Published: January 06, 2014
MBSC splicer and STR rewinder will be installed on Omet press
Montalvo Video Demonstrates Load Cell
- Published: January 03, 2014
Demonstrating the ES load cell, video discusses the two major factors in selecting load cells: sensitivity and repeatability
Web Lines | How the Open Loop Torque Control Sets Winding Tension
- Published: December 10, 2013
There are many winding machines that do not use closed-loop tension control in the winding process. Here is how they work.
What Mechanisms Cause a Web to Shift Laterally?
- Published: October 08, 2013
Web Handling expert Tim Walker identifies the five culprits that cause a web to move off centerline.
