Kevin Lifsey

Applied Research for Vacuum Web Coating: What is Coming Next? Members Public

Presented by Nicolas Schiller, VON ARDENNE GmbH Applied research for vacuum web coating is like a seismographic sensor for new topics that will push forward the industrial application of this technology. The objective of this paper is to concisely present some current R&D topics which show interesting potential

Kevin Lifsey
2014 WCHC Europe

Permeation and its Impact on Films and Packages Members Public

Presented by Andreas Roos, mocon

Kevin Lifsey
2014 WCHC Europe

Overspeed in Web Manufacturing and Converting Members Public

Presented by David R. Roisum, Ph.D, Finishing Technologies, Inc. The most common drive control schemes are draw, dancer, load-cell and torque control. In all of these cases the motor pulls directly (or through gearing) on the web and thus directly affects web tension. In all of these cases the

Kevin Lifsey
2014 WCHC Europe

Guidelines for Allowable In-plane Roller Misalignment Using Wrinkling and Web Break Models Members Public

Presented b David R. Roisum, Ph.D. While we have had wrinkling and web break models for a quarter century and the means for precision roller alignment for a half century, no consistent recommendations have been made as to allowable tolerances for roller misalignment. The lack of consistency is not

Kevin Lifsey
2014 WCHC Europe

Vacuum Plasma Deposition of Water and Oil Repellent Nano-coatings Members Public

Presented by Dr. Nicholas Timmer, P2i Several applications of web-based media require a high level of liquid repellency. This may be to provide protection from environmental conditions (for example outdoor clothing, protective coverings, and vent filters used to protect automotive electronics), or to provide protection from specific chemicals (for example

Kevin Lifsey
2014 WCHC Europe

Processes and Equipment for Specialty Web Products Members Public

Presented by Fabiano Rimediotti, Galileo Vacuum Systems This paper will present and discuss specialty applications of vacuum web coating: which are gaining a growing interest from the industry, as a new opportunity of business through diversification. We will describe processes with combined techniques, in particular, patterning and coating with their

Kevin Lifsey
2014 WCHC Europe

High Repeatability Tungsten Carbide Lip Slot die Members Public

Presented by Naoki Rikita, MMC Ryotec Tungsten Carbide, which is known for its hard metal properties, is used on slot die lips for wear resistance. Computer analysis introduces a case study of lip wear for critical process control. This study helps in understanding geometric modeling of slot die lips and

Kevin Lifsey
2014 WCHC Europe

Metallized Papers & Films Worldwide Members Public

Presented by Corey M. Reardon, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

Kevin Lifsey
2014 WCHC Europe