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Winding: Part 2

(Roll Handling)

December 18, 2022, ... for calculating average roll density. Next month we will discuss the important of tension, nip and torque for your winding process. About the Author Neal Michal of Converting Expert is a well-known ...

SOMA releases next-generation Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, slitters

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... of automation and productivity might prefer the Venus III.2-Turret. Both slitters are equipped with the Tenzomat III.2 tension control system. The system delivers precise unwind and rewind tension control ...

Discovering the Correct Covering and Coating

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... usually effecting the most critical parts of their process. Key factors include (but are not limited to) product adhesion, alignment, tension, static, and surface treatment. There are multiple ways to ...

Maximizing Labor, Time and Safety with Slitter Rewinder Automation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 09, 2022, ... of cores. Razor web cut-off or optional sear/score – This enables cutting before turreting to keep tails short and maintain web alignment/tension on outside wraps while eradicating waste. Auto core ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... important values.  Set Target Tension Recall the rule of thumb is to set tension to 10-25 percent of the elastic limit. If you export the load versus elongation data, you can determine the force at ...

Bonding Solutions for the Film and Converting Industries

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2022, ... filter system. 38 Dyne Test Pens – SOFTAL produces the best, reliable and economical dyne pen for testing the surface tension of materials. SOFTAL is represented in North America by 3DT LLC of Germantown, ...

A Game-Changer for Web Manufacturing

(Coating/Laminating)

July 24, 2022, World’s first segmented tension-measurement roller set to boost quality and productivity in converting industries World’s first segmented tension-measurement roller set to boost quality and productivity ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

July 17, 2022, ... values. Set Target Tension Recall the rule of thumb is to set tension to 10-25 percent of the elastic limit. If you export the load versus elongation data, you can determine the force at the elastic ...

Maximizing Revenue with Label Materials on Hand

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 19, 2022, ... management, registration adjustment and web tension adjustments. Traditionally, with legacy technology, many of these processes must be attended to all at once by pre-press and press operators. Evaluating ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 2

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... A better technique is to download and graph the load versus elongation data. Look for an offset of elongation with no change in load. Use grips that will not slip. Slack versus Pretension It is common ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... Part 1 in a three-part series addressing what web properties are important. Parts 2 and 3 will discuss testing and applications. INTRODUCTION One rule of thumb is to tension a web at 10-25 percent ...

Do Conductive Rubber Coverings Help Reduce Static?

(News | New Products)

May 09, 2022, ... return to origin. The volume of charges produced can be affected by factors such as web tension, nip pressure, web wrap angle, speed, rubber hardness, and rubber surface roughness. These factors all ...

Pros and Cons of In-line Slitting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 17, 2022, ...  Ability to consistently spread and wind shippable quality rolls: The winder must have a properly designed slit web spreading system and the ability to use all three of the TNT (Tension/Nip/Torque) winding ...

Compact Foilers Installs Latest Cold Foil Module at Philtone Litho

(News | New Products)

April 12, 2022, ... yield with three foil-saving systems fitted as standard. The tension control on the unit allows multiple passes, while the integrated roll loading system eliminates the need for a crane or any handling ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2022, ... is Part 1 in a three-part series addressing what web properties are important. Parts 2 and 3 will discuss testing and applications. Introduction One rule of thumb is to tension a web at 10-25 percent ...

The Fundamentals of Adhesive Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2022, ... with additives to optimize their performance. Surfactants reduce surface tension to improve the rheology of the adhesive. This enables the adhesive to flow better and coat more evenly. Defoamers may ...

Integrated Corona Treating System for Labs and Offline Production

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, ... Deluxe options include web tension control that automatically adjusts as the roll diameters change. Plus, there is an option to change the motor speed to keep a constant line speed. Both standard and ...

Rust to Tech: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

February 27, 2022, ... simply proper guiding or tension, but it’s about the interplay of all these tools.” According to Mary VanVonderen, marketing manager, The CMM Group, “Companies are spending money on new equipment and ...

Taking Control of Static

(Surface Prep)

February 13, 2022, ... can increase static. Operating Setpoints Static increases with higher nip pressures, higher web tensions, touching polymer or rubber rollers, moving over spreader rollers, and with higher line ...

Davis-Standard will promote a range of converting technology at ICE Europe

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2022, ... pressure-sensitive labels and others. Unique to Deacro are roll lock differential air shafts, closed-loop rewind tension control and auto core placement to improve processing efficiency. Deacro also excels ...