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More Causes, More Cures For Web Scratches

(Magazine)

July 31, 2001, Last month I wrote that idler rolls (in high-speed processes) do not always turn at web speed even though they have sufficient wrap and free-turning bearings, Last month I wrote that idler rolls (in ...

Thermal Transfer Roll Performance Today

(Coating/Laminating)

June 30, 2024, ... a heated or cooled surface for the web to be embossed, laminated to another substrate, or apply adhesive or chemical treatment. As simple as this sounds, the path to achieving optimal performance can be ...

Sustainability: A Journey Through Coating and Lamination Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2024, ... is contributing to new developments. The conversion of innovative substrates will require the machinery side of the value chain to set proper technologies, specifically on the web handling side. Similarly ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. Tension is the first thing we must get right. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Web tension is arguably the ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Converting Expert)

April 08, 2024, Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process.  ...

R2R USA Conference Draws Biggest Crowd in Five Years

(Coating/Laminating)

December 21, 2023, ... expectations for an even bigger event. The following content tracks will be offered in 2024: Coating & Laminating Vacuum Web Coating Battery Manufacturing Web Handling Printing Sustainability ...

Do Conductive Rubber Coverings Help Reduce Static?

(News | New Products)

May 09, 2022, When a web contacts a roller surface, electrons can transfer from one material to the other. Source of Static Generation When a web contacts a roller surface, electrons can transfer from one material ...

Thermal Transfer Core Design and Performance in Today’s Markets

(Web Handling)

January 23, 2022, ... The functionality is rather simple; the surface of the production roller either produces a heated or cooled surface for web to accomplish embossing, lamination or extrude plastics. As simple as this sounds, ...

HOW TO: Put Flexibility Into The Manufacturing Process

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 23, 2021, ... Its functionality and the speed to execute it are crucial for the repetition rates needed in today’s manufacturing equipment. Operations include: Controlling web tension Printing multiple colors ...

Advantages and Benefits of Conductive Rubber Coverings in Critical Roll Positions

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2021, When a web contacts a roller surface, electrons can transfer from one material to the other.  By Bruce Hyllberg, Research Specialist, American Roller      Source of Static Generation: When a web ...

Static Control for Flexographic Printing

(Flexography)

July 05, 2020, Control static to prevent sparks where the printed web exits the central impression drum. Control static to prevent sparks where the printed web exits the central impression drum. By Kelly Robinson ...

Emerging Technologies Turn Converters’ Heads

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2019, ...  Any investment that economically upgrades quality and/or reduces energy usage can move the industry forward. For example, web processing developments range from automatic trim extraction, to web cleaning ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... Master Class: Design & Origination Label Academy Master Class: Digital Label Printing & Package Printing Label Academy Master Class: Conventional Label Printing Processes CEMA Seminars: Web Coating ...

AGL Machine Suited for Automotive Laminations

(Coating/Laminating)

May 16, 2016, ... web path idler rollers. The laminator also includes cantilevered supply stations said to provide operator ease of loading, an operator control panel with forward/reverse/jog functions, and six emergency-stop ...

Double E Delivers Stored Material to Converting with Solis Accumulator

(News | New Products)

January 10, 2016, ... closed-loop tension control system from Siemens that enabled the machine ensures consistent moving web tension during a manual splice, plus the ability to change material storage amounts accurately and ...

Montalvo Launches Open-Loop Tension Control

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2015, The TSC Torque Sensing Control System is said to provide a precise, reliable tension reference GORHAM, ME | Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, has launched its latest innovation ...

Label Industry Global Awards Winners Revealed

(Label/Tape)

October 01, 2015, ... Narrow Web. HP Indigo won for its work in developing its HP SmartStream Mosaic software. Started by a request from Coca-Cola Israel to create a unique variable product with shelf appeal following the success ...

Atlas Converting Equipment Installs Slitter in Portugal

(News | New Products)

September 18, 2015, ...  The CW5400 Series slitter/rewinder can operate at speeds to 1,200 mpm with direct-drive web path rollers ensuring optimum web tension for films as thin as 6 micron to 125 micron. Company says it also ...

Show Preview | CPP Expo 2015 Adds 3D Printing Pavilion

(Trends/Management)

July 29, 2015, ... are chosen by a panel of industry experts. A free live pre-show webinar featuring the Must See 'Ems will air on Tuesday, August 25, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar, New Technologies from Graph Expo 15 Must ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... and German Laverde (doing business in Latin America) will join Dr. Edward Cohen (web coating), Vincent DiTrolio (flexo printing), Dr. Dave Roisum (web handling), Dave Rumson (slitting/rewinding), and PFFC’s ...