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Flexo Press Has Linear Drives & Motors

(News Eclips)

July 07, 2009, Converting Technology’s Flexo Elite Series flexographic printing press is equipped with patented Linearset Positioning System that utilizes linear motor technology RONKONKOMA, NY | Converting Technology’s ...

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 ...

Minimize Slip of AC Induction Motors

(Magazine)

February 28, 2003, The AC induction motor often is referred to as the workhorse of the industry, but there are inherent limitations of the AC induction motor—no constant speed and no speed control. The AC induction motor ...

Examining trends in drives and motors

(Magazine)

December 31, 1995, ... its eventual displacement of DC technology is still a long way off. And what about brushless DC? Some leaders in the field offer their opinions. The DC motor is the converting industry workhorse and ...

Pack-Smart Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of Packaging, Print Innovation

(News | New Products)

November 21, 2024, ... Island Lagoons aboard the Obsession III, a 78' motor yacht. “Fueled by a passion for innovation and collaboration, with a forward-thinking mindset, has been instrumental in solidifying Pack-Smart as ...

Detroit Hosts The Battery Show: A New Era for EV and Battery Tech

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2024, ... General Motors and Stellantis, boasts a rich legacy in automotive and battery technology that is unparalleled. Setting the stage for the evolution of the automotive industry and the future of electric ...

GSE’s New Conveyor Streamlines Ink Handling in Corrugated and Flexible Packaging Workflows

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2024, ... options The conveyor may be configured for manual or automatic operation. Automatic conveyors for water-based inks are equipped with electric motor rollers, while those for solvent-based inks are air-driven ...

Sustainability: A Journey Through Coating and Lamination Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2024, ... Energy is predominately used in the conversion process in two forms: Electricity and heat. Electricity is needed to feed motors, devices and ancillaries involved in the process. Heat consumption is related ...

HOW TO: Do in Register Coating

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... troubles in the early days. The reason: the rudimental level of motors control technology unable to deal with the printing repeat fluctuation. Consequently, the practical solution for decades has been ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, ... or motorize the sensor in a sinu-soidal or saw tooth wave form. The Importance of Web Tension While web guides are indispensable for maintaining alignment and ensuring smooth processes, their ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, ... to use draw control for stretchy webs and tension control for stiff webs. Brakes, clutches, cylinders or motors are used to provide tension. Slow speed processes that require high tension will often ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Converting Expert)

April 08, 2024, ... and tension control for stiff webs.  Brakes, clutches, cylinders or motors are used to provide tension. Slow speed processes that require high tension will often use brakes. Medium speed /medium tension ...

Finish Thompson Inc. Highlights DB10 Sealless Plastic Centrifugal Pumps for Pulp and Paper Applications

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2024, ... polypropylene or polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) construction, and powerful neodymium magnets mounted to the motor shaft on every model. Featuring a sealless mag drive and a replaceable shaft and bushing, ...

The Merits of a Repurposed Slitter Rewinder

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 18, 2024, ... winders have been driven by variable speed DC drives and motors. However, in recent years, DC motors and drives have been replaced by AC vector drives and motors. The reason being, AC motors tend to require ...

LAEM IMS – Slitting and rewinding solutions always keeping pace with the evolving needs of the converting industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 12, 2024, ... compared to a dual shaft machine. This is achieved by minimizing change-over time and establishing an efficient production rhythm for operators. The standard configuration includes two rewinding motors ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – Celebrating 50 Years of Tension Control Innovation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 12, 2024, ... brakes, clutches and motor drive systems. The intuitive touchscreen interface greatly reduces the time and effort needed to train operators. DFE’s full line of pneumatic tension brakes are both simple ...

IMA DAIRY & FOOD Installs Sharpening Grinder for Monomaterial Cup Packaging Cutting Technology

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2024, ... with a motor assembly mounted in a heavy casting casing. This setup offers the dual benefits of balancing the masses and packing the back side of the guideways, thereby limiting adjustments, and avoiding ...

Engineered for your Toughest Challenge

(Bag Pouch)

February 06, 2024, ... precision die cutting machines. Modular machinery design provides the ultimate flexibility Industry-first servo motor control at every die station and winder Precision die cutting and multilayer ...

New Cutter Sharpening Service Returns Lundberg Cutters to Like New Condition for Maximum Productivity and Efficiency

(News | New Products)

January 16, 2024, ... for paper film and foil converting, printing, label making, direct mailing and fulfillment operations, and wherever trim waste cutters are used. Upon receiving cutters (without motors) along with 2-3 ...

Mark Andy Ushers in a New Era, Announces Duane Pekar as CEO

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2023, ... and General Motors. Jason Desai, the outgoing CEO of Mark Andy, expressed his gratitude for serving as CEO with an exceptional team and building relationships with valued customers. “The Board has laid ...