Tension

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

Published: April 15, 2024

Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. Tension is the first thing we must get right.

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

Published: April 11, 2024

For those veterans in the slitting-winding community, this commentary is not necessarily new information, but reviews are always good too.

Selecting the Proper Web Handling Equipment

Published: December 11, 2023

Here we pick up on a discussion of the equipment sections that are required to allow for the proper handling and conveying of the web from section to section.

Web Handling, Proper Tensioning & Guiding

Published: November 16, 2023

A key requirement of every web processing line is the ability to properly handle and convey the web among the various machine sections.

Selecting the Proper Web Handling Equipment

Published: July 18, 2023

Written by New Era Converting Machinery’s Bob Pasquale

Winding: Part 5

Published: April 17, 2023

Solutions for Common Wound Roll Defects

Unwind and Rewind Guides: Design and Installation Considerations

Published: March 22, 2023

What are Terminal Web Guides?

End-To-End Solutions From Maxcess Keep You Running Better, Faster, Smarter

Published: January 24, 2023

Maxcess® saves you time and money by optimizing your peak output performance.

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

Published: January 24, 2023

Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) is a recognized leader in tension control solutions

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

Published: January 23, 2023

Winder TNTs are the key to winding a good roll.

A Game-Changer for Web Manufacturing

Published: July 25, 2022

World’s first segmented tension-measurement roller set to boost quality and productivity in converting industries

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

Published: April 11, 2022

This is Part 1 in a three-part series addressing what web properties are important. Parts 2 and 3 will discuss testing and applications.

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

Published: January 11, 2022

Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) is a recognized leader in tension control solutions, with 47 years experience designing and manufacturing load cells, amplifiers, display indicators

Web Considerations for Today’s Flexible Packaging

Published: May 17, 2021

Maximizing the productivity, versatility and profitability of an extrusion coating and laminating line is the goal of every flexible packaging film producer.

LaserSpeed Pro Enables Converters to Accurately, Reliably Control Web Tension and Realize Value

Published: May 10, 2021

The BETA LaserMike LaserSpeed® Pro gauge from NDC Technologies enables paper, film and foil converters to reliably control web tension

End-To-End Solutions From Maxcess Keep You Running Better, Faster, Smarter

Published: January 19, 2021

Maxcess® saves you time and money by optimizing your peak output performance.

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

Published: January 19, 2021

With over 46 years of experience, Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) is a recognized leader for tension control products.

Meech International Announces Launch of CyClean-R: A New Non-Contact Web Cleaner for Webs Running in Low Tension

Published: October 08, 2020

An extension to Meech’s extremely popular non-contact CyClean range, CyClean-R incorporates advanced computational fluid dynamics that allow converters to thoroughly clean low-tension webs.

Maxcess and RotoMetrics Announce Merger

Published: January 28, 2020

Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has announced its intent to merge with RotoMetrics

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

Published: January 20, 2020

With over 45 years of experience, Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) is a recognized leader for tension control products

Montalvo Announces All New Load Cell: N Micro Cantilever Load Cell

Published: August 16, 2019

Montalvo announces its latest addition to its growing load cell portfolio, the N Micro Cantilever Load Cell.

LP Series Low Profile Pancake Load Cell: Montalvo

Published: May 09, 2019

Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, announces the newest addition to its product portfolio, the LP Series Low Profile Pancake Load Cell.