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WebHandlersQuiz #19: Advantages of a Nipped or Gap-Controlled Roller

(Web Handling)

September 30, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz #19: What are the three advantages of using a nipped or gap-controlled roller ahead of winding? So we're back to basics, Folks! Can you name three advantages for using a nipped or gap-controlled ...

Static Beat | S-Wrap Rollers

(Static-Beat)

July 12, 2012, The web exits S-wrapped rollers with static on both sides. How can we neutralize this static? Web cleaners often use S-wrapped tacky rollers to clean both sides of the web, and some machines use S-wrapped ...

Menges Provides Info on Thermal Rollers

(News | New Products)

July 01, 2012, To answer questions on thermal rollers, such as temperatures and issues of coating and adhesives, Menges offers the Thermal Roller Information Program   WAUCONDA, IL | Menges Roller Co., a fabricator ...

Replace Metal Anvil Rolls with Finzer Roller Back-Up Brushes

(Carton Box)

April 26, 2012, Bristles accept perforating pins and knives without damaging brush DES PLAINES, IL | Finzer Roller offers back-up brushes to replace metal anvil rolls for multi-wall bag, plastic web, and film manufacturers. ...

Dover Flexo Tension Controller Has New Features

(Controls)

April 18, 2012, The SteadyWeb5 digital tension controller from DFE is now offering new communications options   ROCHESTER, NH | Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) reports new communications options for the SteadyWeb5 ...

Menges Will Refurbish Chrome Rollers

(News | New Products)

April 10, 2012, Chrome roll refurbishing for heat transfer and process rolls, said to restore them to original OEM specs, is now available from Menges   WAUCONDA, IL | Menges Roller announces a new service of refurbishing ...

Controller from Davis-Standard Adds Versatility

(Controls)

March 14, 2012, The DS-eVUE mid-range controller replaces the MESA III, offering a solid state hard drive and flexible mounting options   PAWCATUCK, CT | The DS-eVUE mid-range controller from Davis-Standard is said ...

WHQuiz Answer #4 - Load Cell Roller Advantages

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 4: Tension Control – Name one advantage of using a tension load cell roller has over a dancer roller in a closed-loop tension control system? Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 4: Tension Control ...

WHQuiz Answer #6 - Roller Alignment

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 6: Rollers - What is a reasonable specification for roller alignment in mm/m, milli-radians, or mils/in? Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 6: Rollers - What is a reasonable specification for ...

WHQuiz Answer #7 - Large Diameter Rollers

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 7: Rollers – Which rollers in a process will likely have the largest diameters? Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 7: Rollers – Which rollers in a process will likely have the largest diameters? ...

WHQuiz Answer #8 - Nipped Driven Rollers

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 8: Traction – When is a nipped roller needed on a driven roller separating two tension zones?  Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 8: Traction – When is a nipped roller needed on a driven roller ...

WHQuiz Answer #3 - Dancer Roller Advantages

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 3: Tension Control – Name one advantage of using a dancer roller has over a tension load cell roller in a closed-loop tension control system? Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 3: Tension Control ...

Webex Lowers Weight of Large Steel Rollers

(News | New Products)

November 10, 2011, Webex reports its spoked headers used on steel and stainless steel rollers over 24 in. in dia can lighten roller weight significantly while retaining the strength and performance parameters of a conventional ...

Sensor Film Tests Rollers

(Controls)

June 30, 2011, Company distributes Fujifilm's Prescale, a tactile pressure-indicating sensor film that is placed between contacting rollers to reveal surface pressure Company distributes Fujifilm's Prescale, a tactile ...

Controller Has Intuitive Interface

(Tension)

April 30, 2011, SteadyWeb 5 digital tension controller gets operators up to speed with minimal training via large 4.3-in. user interface that features illustrated prompts SteadyWeb 5 digital tension controller gets operators ...

Web Lines: Limitations of Vacuum Pull Rollers

(Web Handling)

February 28, 2011, I love vacuum pull rollers (VPRs). When it comes to driving a web without slipping and scratching or to knowing you have control of the tension differential I love vacuum pull rollers (VPRs). When it comes ...

Web Lines: Blow Away Your Roller

(Web Handling)

December 31, 2010, What can reverse the direction of your web without touching it? What can redirect a web's running angle or inclination with the tension losses of roller What can reverse the direction of your web without ...

Web Lines: Q&A on Roller Deflection

(Web Handling)

October 31, 2010, Here are five frequently asked questions about roller deflection with my responses. Next month, we'll talk more about deflection, but instead of rollers, Here are five frequently asked questions about roller ...

Menges Roller Introduces Flame Sprayed Coatings

(Web Handling News)

October 10, 2010, Menges Roller Co. has introduced Marathon Flame Sprayed Coatings, a new product line of hard flame sprayed coatings that give process, idler rollers and parts another dimension WAUCONDA, IL | Menges Roller ...

Web Lines: Web Length per Roller Revolution=?

(Editorial)

September 30, 2010, When a roller rotates, how much web does it feed forward per revolution? At first, the answer seems obvious: It feeds forward a length of web equal to When a roller rotates, how much web does it feed ...