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Montalvo Adds Load Cell for Pulley Use

(News | New Products)

August 23, 2014, The XR Pulley Load Cell can be customized for specific uses and is said to be a cost-effective tension-sensing component   GORHAM, ME | Montalvo Corp., international specialists in web tension control, ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... Series provides the latest in proven closed loop tension control technology and is available with low cost inline finishing options and configurations. It also brings several benefits to the Production ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, ... variables in coating or laminating processes that can cause curl. For example: differences in tension between two laminated layers can cause curl. Relative humidity differences in operating environments ...

Slot Die Coating Technology

(Mark's Coating Matters)

July 16, 2014, ... coating, the material is applied directly to the substrate from a distance. The slot die is positioned a distance above the substrate to allow the fluid to coat thin and fast. 3. Tensioned Web Over Slot ...

Converting Headaches? Get Relief at CPP EXPO's PFFC-Sponsored Technical Session

(Trade Shows)

July 13, 2014, ...  C01 The Secret of Web Tension: Follow the Strain Sunday, September 28, at 10:30 A.M.—12 P.M. Room 504C Reduce your waste from curl, mis-registration, and wrinkling. Key Take Aways: 1. Learn the ...

DFE Celebrates 40 Years in Business

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2014, ... and original founder Ken Ekola explains the company’s founding and how it got its name: “DFE was born in 1974. Back then, there was only one tension equipment manufacturer, the Kidder Press Company in ...

Web Lines | The Case of the Missing Pacer

(Technical Reports)

July 07, 2014, ... both the braked unwind and the clutched winder would control tension in their own zones. Most rewinders would have an intermediate driven roller or section to control speed. The unwind brake torque would ...

Double E Reports Quick-Delivery Program

(News | New Products)

June 28, 2014, ... safety chucks, brake, simple web guiding, and basic tension control, while slitting modules feature Gold knife holders and the patented “Expandette” cutting ring which can be replaced without removing ...

Nampak South Africa Adds Titan Slitter Rewinders

(News | New Products)

June 25, 2014, ... general manager at Nampak Flexible in Pinetown, Durban. ‘Good control of web tension is critical in producing the highest quality rewind reels for our customers and the ER610 slitters provide this, as ...

Montalvo Video Details Range Expansion

(Controls)

June 24, 2014, ... increases the capabilities of existing machines, allowing them to be more effective at running multiple types of materials with differing tension levels, gain greater control at lower torque ranges, run ...

Coating Matters | Everything You Wanted to Know about Coating But Were Afraid to Ask

(Coating/Laminating)

June 17, 2014, ... keys still focus on fluid flow stability and displacing the air present at the substrate. To do both well, the process engineer needs to be concerned with surface energy and surface tension compatibility ...

Globe Trekking Adventures in Web Handling, Winding & Slitting

(Web Handling)

June 02, 2014, ... and proven remedies. Web handling fundamentals covered will include: web properties, tensioning, traction, nipping, guiding, spreading, and winding. Problems will be reviewed in the areas of web uniformity, ...

Atlas to Install New Slitter/Rewinders at Film Company

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2014, ... technology features wireless rewind arm positioning, automatic knife positioning, and direct drive web path rollers said to ensure optimum web tension for films as thin as 6 micron and to 125 micron. Electrical ...

Coating Matters | Stop Defects Before They Start

(Coating/Laminating)

May 26, 2014, ... surface tension, curing requirements) Substrate (thickness, roll length, surface energy, thickness uniformity, quality) Analytical Techniques Always make sure that quality can be measured and agreed ...

Web Lines | Why Is Winding Optimization Difficult?

(Web Handling)

April 21, 2014, ... your Bachelor’s Degree is when you understand web tensioning, roller design, and guiding. Wrinkling and spreading get you your Master’s Degree program in web handling. Working with winding, winders, and ...

Gloucester Expands Rebuilding Capacity

(Bag Pouch)

April 06, 2014, ... package that controls bag length, shuttle motion, web tension, and head travel; • a new touch screen console for machine operation and control; • new operator controls with software tools for remote ...

Danish Label Printer Adds MPS Flexo Press

(News | New Products)

March 27, 2014, ... the press is also equipped with a closed loop tension control multi-layer lamination unit. Scanket’s second MPS press is used in the production of self-adhesive labels with a focus on cosmetics, beverage, ...

Webex Will Introduce Seamless Vacuum Roll

(News | New Products)

March 25, 2014, ... consistent grip across the entire width of the web, without damaging even the most delicate coated materials. Company says its vacuum rolls provide the ideal tension isolation and control point ahead ...

Defects in Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

March 24, 2014, ... coating defects before they occur? There are as many defects as there are inputs, but here are some basics- • Treat the substrate to have the surface tension and the surface energy match for proper adherence ...

ITW Muller Pallet Wrapper Now in New Size

(News | New Products)

March 23, 2014, ... from 1–20 wraps. Optimized for use with company’s oriented film, film tension can be adjusted electronically from the control panel. Reportedly, with a height-adjustable mast, unit can easily move around ...