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Partnering launches future growth in laminations

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... the construction industry, after the war. As the country grew in population, the need for electrical power also grew for new homes and businesses, between cities, and even between continents. Manufacturing ...

Gauging system lights the way

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... Typical encapsulating materials include polyester and Aclar, a flexible thermoplastic copolymer made and sold by Allied Signal. After encapsulation, the lamp is trimmed and electrical terminations (supplied ...

Pressure-sensitive line utilizes all-vector drive system

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June 30, 1996, ... control previously was thought to be available only from DC drives and motors. Because Kanzaki utilizes both DC and AC drives at its Ware facility, chief electrical engineer Chad Sherwood is in a unique ...

Web-guiding systems are tailored to your applications

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May 31, 1996, ... for decades. Type three is called electrohydraulic and uses photo-electric sensing, instead of an air signal. The signal from the sensor is routed through an electrically operated servo valve, and the ...

The 1996 Metallizing Roundup: Experts Ponder and Predict

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February 29, 1996, ... and electrically, we can take advantage of those opportunities." "Overcapacity in metallizing is the biggest problem facing the industry," says Mary Ann Otto at Scharr, "because it drives prices down. ...

New measurement technology improves web control.

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January 31, 1996, ... ideal web tension level. The Importance of Load Cells This vital sequence of measurement and control originates with the load cells. Their transducers convert tension to electrical signals, and the ...

Brake and clutches improve to meet industry demands.

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December 31, 1995, ... the two rotors is filled with magnetic powder," says Jean Baptiste Barruel, technical engineer for Merobel. He says that the advantage of this technology is torque proportional to electrical current, and ...

Examining trends in drives and motors

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December 31, 1995, ... it cool; it requires more electrical energy to operate than an AC motor; it can cost three times as much as AC; and it requires expensive encoders for speed and position feedback. When AC motors debuted ...

Bagmaking operation refuses to stand still

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September 30, 1995, ... dies. Rotating dies, notes Hanses, need more maintenance than stationary dies due to the more complicated construction and electrical connections and are simply not as efficient. Also, the Traversanip ...

Used machinery can bring new life to your operation

(Magazine)

September 30, 1995, ... the needs of the incoming machine? The need to build new foundations creates a cost consideration sometimes not anticipated in the decision-making process. * Is the electrical feed to the machine sufficient? ...

Winders/Unwinders: Gettting Better Every Day

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August 31, 1995, ... to many advances over the years: the move from mechanically controlled systems to electrically powered, digitally controlled systems; easier roll/core loading and unloading; more versatile computer programs; ...

Growing popularity of PET drives shortage to crisis level

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August 31, 1995, ... growth in the West spurred sales in electrical and magnetic media, while demand in India and China grew by 40%, making these countries net importers of film rather than exporters." In addition to increased ...

Ceramic heater rollers an exciting new alternative.

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July 31, 1995, ... roller face and precisely generates radiant heat. Electrical connection is made to each end of the roller and brought to the controller via a rotary connector. A noncontact, infrared temperature sensor ...

Converter combines profit with environmental concern

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May 31, 1995, ... electrical, audio/video, original equipment manufacturing, medical and transportation markets. In developing these products, the company also became involved in coating, laminating, printing and die ...

Book details Japan's packaging industr

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May 31, 1995, ... giant industry. In Japan, the packaging industry ranks seventh in scale after the food and beverage, building and construction, automobile, electronic and electrical equipment, computer and electrical ...