When is it best to use simple open-loop control versus the more technically involved closed-loop tension control? Consider Tension Tolerance… Read more »
Open-Loop vs Closed-Loop Tension Control for Unwind or Rewind Applications
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Building Workers for Manufacturing Jobs
by Larry Taitel (President, Convertech, Inc) The mounting need for workers capable of stepping into manufacturing jobs has prompted the State… Read more »
The Importance of “Direction of Force” When Calibrating Load Cells
When calibrating your load cells, first make sure you are always following the proper calibration procedure when troubleshooting. Reference your… Read more »
Causes and Cures for Load Cell “Zero-Drift”
What is load cell “zero-drift”? When you have no material in your machine and the tension reading is indicating something… Read more »
Why Would I Need a Dancer Controller with Tension Indication?
Processes that require rapid acceleration and/or deceleration, or processes that may deal with out of round rolls, all benefit from… Read more »
Montalvo Launches New Line of Magnetic Particle Brakes – Press Release
October 22, 2015, Gorham, ME, USA – Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, is announcing the launch of its… Read more »
Press Release: Montalvo Launches Newest Innovation in Open Loop Tension Control
September 23, 2015, Gorham, ME, USA – Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, has launched their latest innovation in… Read more »
What Should I Use, a Clutch/Brake or a Motor?
When comparing brakes (unwinds) and clutches (rewinds) to motors, there are significant advantages and disadvantages that must be considered to determine the… Read more »
Using Clutches for Superior Center Winding Tension Control
Proper component selection is critical to ensure the success of building a center-driven rewind stand. While many factors need to… Read more »
Analog Meters Still Have Their Place
While much machine information today is displayed with digital meters, analog meters still have their place in the industrial world. … Read more »