Web/Roll Handling
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WHQuiz Answer #7 - Large Diameter Rollers
- Published: March 05, 2012
WebHandlersQuiz 7: Rollers – Which rollers in a process will likely have the largest diameters? Answer...
WHQuiz Answer #6 - Roller Alignment
- Published: March 02, 2012
WebHandlersQuiz 6: Rollers - What is a reasonable specification for roller alignment in mm/m, milli-radians, or mils/in? Answer...
WHQuiz Answer #5 - Draw Control Pros/Cons
- Published: February 29, 2012
WebHandlersQuiz 5: Tension (Draw) Control – Name one advantage and one disadvantage of draw control (a.k.a. as speed ratio control)? Answer...
WHQuiz Answer #4 - Load Cell Roller Advantages
- Published: February 26, 2012
WebHandlersQuiz 4: Tension Control – Name one advantage of using a tension load cell roller has over a dancer roller in a closed-loop tension control system? Answer...
WHQuiz Answer #3 - Dancer Roller Advantages
- Published: February 24, 2012
WebHandlersQuiz 3: Tension Control – Name one advantage of using a dancer roller has over a tension load cell roller in a closed-loop tension control system? Answer...
A Viking Fan at Lambeau? What I do for Web Handling...
- Published: February 22, 2012
I will be attending my first Converter's Expo on March 1 in Green Bay, WI. As a MN Viking season ticket holder, it is a little bit like stepping in to the Lion's den (or Bear's den), but to share web handling knowledge, I'll do it.
WHQuiz Answer #2 - Crossweb Tension Variations
- Published: February 21, 2012
WebHandlersQuiz 2: Tension Control – Name three causes of tension variations across the web’s width (i.e. things would create a loose edge or center)?
WHQuiz Answer #1 - The Right Tension
- Published: February 21, 2012
WebHandlersQuiz1: Tension Control - How do you determine the target web handling tension for a give product in units of force or force per width? Answer...
Tim's Web Lines Blog Starts NOW
- Published: February 21, 2012
This month marks the 10th anniversary of Web Lines column by T.J. Walker. Beginning our second decade, we are moving beyond the monthly column to share web handling process knowledge via this blog.
Web Lines | Test Your Web Handling Knowledge
- Published: February 15, 2012
Can you pass this 20-question quiz to prove you understand basic principles of web handling?
Martin to Show Full Line at drupa 2012
- Published: January 31, 2012
Martin Automatic will exhibit web handling and splicing equipment at drupa 2012, including web transport equipment, ROI evaluations, and more
Web Handling Workshops from TJWA & Optimation
- Published: January 27, 2012
Wrinkling, spreading, winding, tension control, and web defects are some of the topics on the agenda in a 2012 series of web handling workshops
Three AIMCAL Events Are on the Horizon
- Published: January 26, 2012
Upcoming AIMCAL events include the Management Meeting, the first European technical conference, and the US Web Coating/Web Handling conference
New Butt Splicer and Rewinder for Pemara Labels Malaysia
- Published: January 19, 2012
Martin Automatic equipment provides nonstop operation on a Gallus press
Sheeter Upgrade from Montalvo is Record-Breaker
- Published: January 19, 2012
With new equipment from Montalvo, including tension controls, brakes, and load cells, an eight-pocket sheeter set a world record for speed
