Web/Roll Handling

A Glossary of Descriptive TermsSixth Installment

Published: March 01, 2001

Shaftless unwind/rewind stands: Basic pieces of equipment used in holding the supply roll(s) and production roll(s) on the converting machine. These stands

A Glossary of Descriptive Terms - Fifth Installment

Published: February 01, 2001

Here is the fifth in this series of glossary columns, intended to improve the technical communication between new and seasoned members of the converting

A Glossary of Descriptive Terms, Fourth Installment

Published: January 01, 2001

I have had very positive feedback from the glossary of descriptive terms that I began in the September 2000 issue (see October and December issues for

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End, Part II

Published: January 01, 2001

In Part II of this two-part series, Bill Hawkins continues his analysis of the devices and designs that serve to keep your web under control.

Impression Rolls: Their Jobs and Their Maintenance

Published: December 01, 2000

Impression rolls play a very important part at various points in many different converting operations. They are usually small rolls that are perhaps 3-4

A Glossary of Descriptive TermsThird Installment

Published: December 01, 2000

This column is a continuation of the glossary of terms that I began in the September 2000 issue for the purpose of improving communications in the converting

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End

Published: December 01, 2000

In Part 1 of a two-part series, Bill Hawkins looks at the devices and designs that can help you keep your web under control.

Creative Problem Solving

Published: December 01, 2000

Application: Creative approaches for solving problems in the converting industry can yield quick solutions.

A Glossary of Descriptive TermsSecond Installment

Published: October 01, 2000

Bill Hawkins continues his glossary of web handling terms for readers who are new to the industry and for those who are not new but have questions about different versions of these terms.

A Glossary of Terms to Help Avoid Failure to Communicate

Published: September 01, 2000

There are many terms used to describe similar things in the converting industry. These vocabulary differences can present communication problems around

Experts Scan the Future for Technologies with Impact

Published: June 01, 2000

In 1455 Johann Gutenberg printed the Bible with movable metal type and, in doing so, changed the world. His invention was ranked by The History Channel

Selecting the Right Tensioning System for the Application

Published: May 01, 2000

Choosing a tension control system can be intimidating, especially with the large array of systems available. Understanding the basic systems, which all

Web-guiding systems are tailored to your applications

Published: June 01, 1996

There are four proven web-guiding systems available to the converter. The common denominator in each is that the web edge is monitored by a sensor that

New measurement technology improves web control.

Published: February 01, 1996

A new type of load cell uses an electromagnetic transducer to achieve more reliable tension measurement, reportedly resulting in improved machine performance,

Brake and clutches improve to meet industry demands.

Published: January 01, 1996

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

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