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Web Lines: Q&A on Roller Deflection

(Web Handling)

October 31, 2010, ... rollers, measure the level on the outboard side of the roller with no load and after hanging a weight equal to web tension at the center of the roller. For dual-end supported rollers, measure the level ...

Optimize Web Handling

(Web Handling)

June 30, 2010, The apex of the Ajusta-Bow roll can be adjusted while in use to optimize web handling and performance. Said to improve web control by distributing lateral The apex of the Ajusta-Bow roll can be adjusted ...

Narrow Web's Leverag

(Label/Tape)

March 31, 2010, ... trust. In fact, these lightweight, printable, laminated structures offer the versatile and functional packaging that makes them a natural for the narrow web market. Role of Narrow Web Printer Product ...

Flexible Packaging: Narrow Web's Leverag

(Flexpack)

March 21, 2010, ... In fact, these lightweight, printable, laminated structures offer the versatile and functional packaging that makes them a natural for the narrow web market. The Role of the Narrow Web Printer Product ...

Get a Grip on Your Web

(Tension)

October 31, 2009, Whether a converter needs to isolate tension at various zones in a web line, reduce web slippage over a roll, or pull the web at increased speeds and Whether a converter needs to isolate tension at various ...

AIMCAL To Broadcast Free Webinar on Static

(News | New Products)

June 08, 2009, The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators still has limited room for its newest FREE webinar on “Static Control in Converting,” FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters ...

Web Lines: Thinking About New Equipment?

(Web Handling)

January 31, 2008, ... about the backbone of any converting line: the web handling process. If you haven't figured out by now from reading my columns, I'm a process guy. More specifically, my career at 3M was mostly in the ...

Get a Grip: Driving Your Web

(Archive)

December 31, 2007, ... Isolation,” I myth-busted the belief that a high traction driven roller can completely isolate one tension zone from another. However, the subtle effect of web transport should not sway you from designing ...

A Slippery Answer to Web Scratching

(Magazine)

June 30, 2003, What percent slippage in idler roller speed relative to web speed is required to create scratches? Answer #1: Zero percent slip. Scratches are a form What percent slippage in idler roller speed relative ...

Can't Touch This (Web): Part

(Magazine)

May 31, 2003, Over the last two months, I have reviewed why some webs demand U Can't Touch This and web line options for true touch-free web handling. This month, let's Over the last two months, I have reviewed why some ...

Thin Webs without Wrinkles

(Magazine)

September 30, 2002, Any converter running webs of thin- and ultra-thin-gauge material, including foil, may experience wrinkle problems. In general, there are at least two Any converter running webs of thin- and ultra-thin-gauge ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Magazine)

August 31, 2001, ... apply a label to the trailing edge of each individual web strip to close the rolls, eliminating the need for hot melt glue. System is said to be very flexible and to have the ability to apply a wide range ...

Over-Tensioned Webs and What to Do about Them

(Magazine)

May 31, 2001, Webs are often tensioned beyond their elastic limit in specialty-type processes such as metallizing. Usually, the high tension is in a zone where web Webs are often tensioned beyond their elastic limit ...

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End, Part II

(Magazine)

December 31, 2000, In Part II of this two-part series, Bill Hawkins continues his analysis of the devices and designs that serve to keep your web under control. In Part II of this two-part series, Bill Hawkins continues ...

Narrow web adapts to multiple applications

(Magazine)

November 30, 1998, The flexibility of today's narrow web systems gives converters exciting new capabilities."Narrow web is where the action is," says Mike Schmidt, director The flexibility of today's narrow web systems gives ...

A rather narrow-minded view of wide web printing.

(Magazine)

May 31, 1996, Duralam lowers costs and adds efficiencies to its short runs with a narrow version of a wide web press from PCMC.In business for nearly 30 years, Duralam Duralam lowers costs and adds efficiencies to its ...

Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 06, 2024, ... the converting industry, and are best suited for specific applications, machines, web tensions and clearances. Different punch cut styles offer distinct advantages, depending on the material and application: ...

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

(Flexpack)

August 11, 2024, ... files for an extremely fast-running digital press with the least amount of touches — and the fewest changeovers of print stocks? Automating production as much as possible, from a Web2Print or MIS system, ...

Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, Key Principles for Quality Production in Converting Key Principles for Quality Production in Converting By Melissa Lang, Vice President, Jemmco, LLC Surface tension and wettability are essential ...

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 ...