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Playing the Wrinkle Blame Game

(Web Lines)

June 30, 2009, ... changes over time, relaxing or shrinking, then buckles may form in the roll. If the process conditions form a wrinkle during roll starts, if the winding nip loses contact, if the tension is upset, if taper ...

Narrow Web & Label

(Narrow Web)

June 30, 2009, ... of glue, ink, or any other coating. System does not emit any harmful ozone and will cool the web before entering the rotary press so it does not affect the location or the tension. ETI Converting | 450-641-7900 ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: July 200

(New Products)

June 30, 2009, ... fogging. Lectro Engineering | 314-567-3100 | www.lectrotreat.com Circle 405 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff New Tension Controller Version A Panel Mount version of the WebHandler 3 Automatic ...

AIMCAL To Broadcast Free Webinar on Static

(News | New Products)

June 08, 2009, ...  Machine maintenance, such as cleaning rollers and replacing bearings or belts. Process adjustments including lowering tensions and nip roller engagement pressures. Working with your supplier to reduce ...

Film Charge Causes Winding Static

(Static-Beat)

May 31, 2009, ... core on the winder. Tension is maintained by the silicone rubber nip roller. While running, the roller deposits positive static charge on the lower surface of the film. As the roll winds, the voltage increases ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

May 31, 2009, ... Human Machine Interface and fully automated tension systems on both unwind and rewind. Other benefits include latest differential rewind technology, laser positioning, and a cantilevered design. ▶Bimec ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: June 200

(New Products)

May 31, 2009, ... light curtains prior to the nip, as well as emergency stop switches at all four corners of the machine. Machine features speeds of 0-80 fpm, pneumatic tension control, and 8.0-in. nip rolls covered with ...

Stress & Strain

(Archive)

May 31, 2009, A properly tensioned web always will lead to better slitting. Good tensioning is important up to, through, and out of the slitting blades. A poorly tensioned A properly tensioned web always will lead ...

Web Exclusive: Flat Die Technologies Emerge as Keys to Innovation in Solar Electric Systems

(Archive)

May 13, 2009, ... an extension of technologies already in use for other applications that, like solar energy, require thin-gauge, optically clear, close-tolerance films and coatings with critical functionalities. One example ...

Seminars For Engineering Reduces Web Handling Seminar Cost

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2009, ...  This seminar teaches the must-know areas of web handling including tension control, roller design and alignment, nips, guiding, wrinkling and spreading. The training will address these topics at all ...

AIMCAL Converting School Adds New Courses to 2009 Schedule

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2009, ...  The Roller Performance Workshop at Optimation’s lab facility will show attendees how to eliminate poor roller performance and minimize problems such as tension variations, slip, and scratching. Equipment ...

The Coefficient of Winding Trouble

(Web Lines)

April 30, 2009, ... a product with a COF of 0.1 relative to 0.3 will require three times the nip load to create the same roll tightness. But since low COF rolls need more, they usually need to be wound at higher tension and ...

Plasma Power

(Archive)

April 30, 2009, ... electrode and ionizes the air in the air gap, creating a corona that will increase the surface tension of the substrate passing over the electrically grounded roll. High voltage is required to ionize air, ...

Stop Tribocharging Your Products

(Static Elimination)

April 30, 2009, ... control system. So, what can you do to reduce tribocharging? If you are running the process, the first things to do are to clean the rollers and reduce the film tension. Many static problems are caused ...

NEW PRODUCT DIGEST - May 2009

(New Products)

April 30, 2009, ...  Circle 403 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Idler Bearings Stand High Temps Custom designed low-friction idler bearings are engineered for low tension, fast-moving lines, even at elevated temperatures. ...

PIA CEOs Call for New Tax Relief

(News Eclips)

April 12, 2009, ... years in order to decrease their present tax burden. Extension of the provision to five years would quickly provide cash to printing companies, ultimately resulting in keeping print plants open, saving ...

Hit the Apex at CMM

(Editorial)

March 31, 2009, ... University Conference Week will co-locate at CMM, addressing subjects from winding to tension, web alignment to slitting, and principles and techniques to improve web handling operations. Two pre-conference ...

The Great Span Length Debate | Part 2

(Web Lines)

March 31, 2009, ... effect on web-to-roller traction. Longer spans don't increase the friction coefficient, tension, wrap angle, lubrication, or roughness/grooving. If sequential rollers are wrapped in over-under-over-under, ...

BJBall Papers Adds Pemco Sheeter

(Sheeting)

March 31, 2009, ... capability. A dancer tensioning control system offers stability of substrates at high speed. The machine has been fitted with a fully automated stacker, which will supply press-ready pallets of sheeted ...

Victory Lane

(Trends/Management)

March 31, 2009, ... tension, maintenance for process lines, slitting, winding, and web guiding. Register in advance at www.maxcessu.com. PFFC's “Web Lines” columnist, Timothy J. Walker, president of TJWalker + Assoc., will ...