Tension
Static Gets Worse at Higher Line Speeds: Keys Toward Maintaining Good Static Control
- Published: May 13, 2024
Static charges on webs can cause discharges that can ignite fires, shock operators and damage digital control systems.
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
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.
Maxcess Load Cell Amplifiers Have Networking Capabilities
- Published: June 08, 2018
MAGPOWR launches the DLCA NET family of amplifiers: DLCA NET, DLCA NET-Slim, and DLCA NET-IP65, all with networking capabilities
Montalvo Launches Line of Core Chucks
- Published: March 19, 2018
Axial Activated Core Chucks, part of company’s Defender Series, are said to be rugged and cost-effective
Roll-2-Roll Technologies Partners with ESPICE
- Published: March 05, 2018
The partnership will allow for distribution and service of Roll-2-Roll Technologies products in Mexico and Central America
Roll-2-Roll Technologies Partners with TTS
- Published: December 26, 2017
TTS will be the exclusive distributor for Roll-2-Roll’s web guides and web positioning sensor products for the UK and Ireland
DFE Offers Total Tension Indicator
- Published: December 12, 2017
The TriView (Model Ti31) Left-Right-Total Tension Indicator allow operator to select left or right readings and equalize tension
Dover Flexo Expands Production Capability
- Published: July 14, 2017
A new automated lathe and a new milling machine will enable the company to expand production of idler rolls and tension roll transducers
