Web/Roll Handling

What impact can temperature change have on a roll?

Published: February 28, 2013

The best rule of thumb is to avoid heating or cooling winding or wound rolls. Keep a roll's temperature stable.

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 2

Published: February 19, 2013

In Part 2 of this four-part series, web handling expert Tim Walker tackles tension control from the first to the final lap of the winding roll

Eliminating Tin-Canning Rings on Your Wound Rolls

Published: January 25, 2013

The elimination of roll rings that simulate rings on a tin soup can is a perennial problem for web handling experts. This list of possible solutions might work for you.

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 1

Published: January 14, 2013

Understanding winding, roll defects, and winding-related web quality begins with understanding how the web, winder design, and process conditions combine to create the stress and strains of the wound roll.

Roll Handling | Recycled Fiber Cradles Stand Up to Rigors of International Shipping

Published: December 11, 2012

Belgium film and tape manufacturer finds roll protection savings with imported Rollguard fiber cradles.

Martin Automatic Joins Two Overseas Events

Published: December 07, 2012

Martin keynotes a conference in Dubai and exhibits at Labelexpo India

Web Handling | To Break or Not To Break--What is the Tension?

Published: December 03, 2012

Determining at what tension a web will break or deform comes down to a material's property.

Appleton Device Moves Light Loads

Published: December 03, 2012

The Light Duty CartMover from Appleton Mfg. Div. features on-board charging and a more upright configuration

Chevron Phillips Updates Lab with Davis-Standard Winder

Published: November 19, 2012

Adds new stationary knife winder and roll changer to its extrusion coating laboratory in Bartlesville, OK

Web Lines | Why Bigger Cores?

Published: November 16, 2012

Bigger cores avoid many winding defects. Fewer layers mean less near-core pressure buildup and high-pressure defects.

Appleton Core Recycler Can Be Customized

Published: October 24, 2012

With new choices for users including widths, weight, and power source, the Safe-Slab Core Recycler from Appleton Mfg. Division has many options

Badger’s Sleeve Plug Aids Roll Goods Suspension

Published: October 23, 2012

New double flange sleeve plug from Badger Plug locks onto U-slotted boards to speed and simplify roll goods suspension

Web Handling Q&A on Lateral Web Movement

Published: October 19, 2012

In the field of web handling, debates still rage over whether a baggy web tracks to its tight or loose side. This answer contributes to the discussion and may help settle the score.