Web/Roll Handling
Hot Topics: Tension | Web Guiding | Winding/Unwinding/Rewinding | Materials Handling | Roll Handling | Rolls | Shafts | Heat Transfer Fluid | Trim Removal | Cores
WebHandlersQuiz #19: Advantages of a Nipped or Gap-Controlled Roller
- Published: October 01, 2012
WebHandlersQuiz #19: What are the three advantages of using a nipped or gap-controlled roller ahead of winding?
Web Lines | Why Avoid Nips?
- Published: September 25, 2012
I recently posted my top three blind recommendations for any process. If you are a long-time reader of Web Lines, you will know why to avoid nips and use bigger cores, but if not, here is a quick refresher on those topics.
Winding Technology | Now Directly in the Drive
- Published: September 20, 2012
Simply setting parameters—rather than configuring and programming—is the essential advantage of a new standard “winder” application that can be directly integrated into today’s drive systems.
Gloucester and Dolci in Distribution Agreement
- Published: September 10, 2012
Customers of GEC and Dolci will have a choice of winders for cast stretch film, thanks to an agreement between the two companies
Montalvo Rotary Union Aids Air Flow
- Published: September 07, 2012
The tiny Micro Rotary Union from Montalvo injects air into any rotating shaft, offers low friction resistance, and has sturdy construction
Workshop on Nipped Systems & Laminating
- Published: September 05, 2012
A workshop focusing on nipped rollers offers a better understanding of the underlying engineering principles and design considerations that lead to improved profitability in your value-added web processing operations.
Eaglewood to Display Anilox Cleaning System
- Published: August 28, 2012
The SBS-101-IP in-press Sani-Blast anilox roll cleaning system from Eaglewood, said to offer consistent cleaning, will be featured at SuperCorr Expo
Webex Offers Vacuum Rolls for Delicate Films
- Published: August 24, 2012
Custom narrow web vacuum rolls from Webex reportedly provide delicate, precise control for optical films
Appleton Offers Entry-Level Core Cutter
- Published: August 15, 2012
The A301 automatic core cutter is designed to reduce material use and costs in entry-level use, and features are upgradable as needs change
Web Lines | Measure Tension Wherever Possible
- Published: August 14, 2012
Web tension is the heartbeat of your process. There is no greater measurement of process quality than on-line tension measurement in all tension zones.
WebHandlersQuiz #18: Which Rolls Tighter—Paper or Film?
- Published: August 10, 2012
Which—paper or film (with equal dimensions and winding conditions)—will likely have higher internal roll pressures?
Meese Orbitron Dunne Table Has Wings
- Published: August 07, 2012
The Sortasaurus work table from Meese Orbitron Dunne offers a secure surface with molded-in wings for handling parts for assembly, shipping, and more
Vacumet Paper Improves Roll Quality with Goldenrod Chucks
- Published: August 03, 2012
Pneumatic mechanical drive chucks also reduced maintenance costs at coating/metallizing facility
All Tape Supplies Offers Anti-Friction Tapes
- Published: July 30, 2012
ETSB1000 and ETSB2000 anti-friction tapes from All Tape Supplies, in smooth and embossed versions, cover rollers in printing and adhesive industries
WebHandlersQuiz #17: Winding at Constant Torque
- Published: July 27, 2012
If you center wind at constant torque, what is the percent change in tension if the roll diameter changes from 100 mm to 400 mm?
