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Size Doesn't Always Matte

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June 30, 2003, ... films, film laminates, p-s label stock, and paper. Co. says time- and effort-saving features include pneumatic knives, a rewind roll pusher, a rewind unloading system, and unwind roll lifts. Step-in platform ...

Retrofitting Older Sheeters

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June 30, 2003, ... be added directly before the knife if curling is a problem. The benefits of a dual rotary knife are many: Cut Quality — Dual rotary knives create a cleaner cut that reduces dust and fiber pull. ...

Automation and Options Spell Opportunity for Converters

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January 31, 2003, ... knives, says Boyles, “and make sure the slitter has excellent tension controls for the products you are running.” Restrictions of time and space limit the number of companies, products, and trends ...

Differential Rewinding: Part Three

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December 31, 2002, ... must run continuously for product uniformity. Maintaining quality of edge trim and single-roll transfers with minimum downtime is hard enough. Differentially rewinding, with multiple knives and core starts, ...

Die-Cutting: Never a Dull Moment

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December 31, 2002, ... Branford, CT, says his laser-technology-oriented company has been around for almost 30 years. “We make laser machines that cut the slots in the plywood for the insertion of the knives. The laser replaces ...

Stripe Slitting: The Challenge of Staying within the Lines

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May 31, 2002, ... variability is harder for some than others. Consistent Tensioning Constant tension is needed to create constant necking into the knives and consistent width recovery when tension is removed. Tension ...

Strand Tracking Problems on Your Slitter/Rewinder

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April 30, 2002, ... problem, but the result is the same: wound rolls with shifted layers. To check for this, use a dial indicator to determine if the slitting knives shift laterally during rotation or under load. You would ...

Products

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October 31, 2001, ... table is designed to enable printers to view the full surface of a 28×40-in. sheet for quality control. Enables operator to look for surface defects, spray powder coverage, or dull slitter or sheeter knives. ...

What's New Product

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September 30, 2001, This month's is on slitting knives. For a look at trends in slitting knives, see p. 178. Bagmaker Creates Host of BagsItalwork, Magenta, Italy; +39 029794560The This month's “Focus” is on slitting knives. ...

New Materials Extend Wearability and Blade Life

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September 30, 2001, ... finish of the knives should be very smooth to ensure that no undue dusting is produced. This Ra should be 8 or less. “The further development of slitting technology lies in the hands of metallurgists,” ...

Materials

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September 30, 2001, ... paper and paperboards, PET, PE, PS, and thin embossed films. Tape is also tearable, so knives are not necessary when making splices, emphasizing safety and convenience for operators, co. says. Film ...

Slitting Adhesive-Coated, Low-Strength Films

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September 30, 2001, ... move together during blade oscillation. Free-turning rotary knives can be used in the same fashion as described above, except there is no need to oscillate the knives in the plane of the web. One of ...

Slitting Survey

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July 31, 2001, ... features 4.5 56% Differential winding technology 4.4 48% Ability to specify whose controls (i.e., drives, brakes, web guides, knives, tension controls, etc.) will be used 4.1 36% Remote ...

Slitter Savvy: Visual Roll Defects & Remedies

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July 31, 2001, ... with mandrel-mounted bottom knives after the mandrel has been reground one or more times. Remedies: Ensure that run out of bottom knives after grinding does not exceed the thickness of the webs. ...

Products

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June 30, 2001, ... mfr. says. Knives Feature Larger Carbide Inlay Advetech, Canfield, OH; ph: 330/533-2227; 800/248-7421; fax: 330/533-5740. Carbide sheeter and circular slitter knives feature larger carbide inlay for ...

Products

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April 30, 2001, ... to be sheeted in-line with another process. Sheeter's cutting section is said to be completely accessible, with two knives mounted in rotating cylinders. Can handle cut lengths from 11 — 2,000 in. at speeds ...

Pellet Transfer: Preventative Measures Employed to Reduce Streamer Formation

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April 30, 2001, ... of ineffective pellet cut at the resin supplier. As molten polymer passes through the die plate, the pelletizing knives do not achieve an effective cut. Essentially, the pellet has an attached “tail.” ...

Products at CMM

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March 31, 2001, ... three types of driven anvil knives, which are selected according to machine width, minimum slit width, running speed, and web material. Seven different enhancement modules can be added, ranging from a ...

Web Handling...Making a Slitter/Winder Upgrade Work for You

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March 31, 2001, ... buying one of these devices. Slitting Process Guidelines The converter must decide which method of cutting (razor or shear knives) is best for his/her product. Following are points to ...

Products

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February 28, 2001, ... raise; reduced buildup on knives; and faster setting speeds. Brake Line Is Economical Electroid Co., Springfield, NJ; 908/753-5402 “Temporiti” AC brakes are described as cost-effective, high quality ...