Winding

Increasing Productivity on R2R Processing Lines with Superior Unwind Slicing Efficiency Members Public

Presented by R. Duane Smith, Davis-Standard, LLC Productivity demands for the Flexible Packaging and Converting Industries is to consistently produce and convert thinner and wider web materials at ever-increasing production speeds. The challenge of conveying these thinner webs at lighter tensions and higher speeds on roll-to-roll processing lines requires special

Kevin Lifsey
R. Duane Smith

The Deceptive Dimensions of Web Handling Members Public

Presented by Dr. Dilwyn P Jones, Emral Ltd Roll to roll processes rely on web handling principles to operate correctly and avoid defects such as scratches and wrinkles. These focus on the transport of the web at the correct speed and tension (machine direction), and its position in the cross-machine

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Innovative Solutions For Flexible Packaging Members Public

Presented by Daniela Cerfeda, Sei Laser We would like introduce a new range of laser systems designed for cutting, scoring and perforation of flexible packaging ables to perform on different materials such as single layer ( PE, PET, PP, nylon, PTFE ), laminated and paper. Our laser offer multiple innovative solutions inclung

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Can You Trust (Web Handling) Equations? Members Public

Presented by David R Roisum, Ph.D., Finishing Technology, Inc. Equations have been used for more than two millennia by mathematicians and scientists alike. Newton’s Laws have been used to predict everything from cannonball trajectories to the orbital mechanics needed to put a man on the moon. Yet, as

Kevin Lifsey
2024 R2R USA

Benefits and challenges of designing and using accumulators in various web-handling operations Members Public

Accumulators benefit many web processes. Zero-speed splicers offer a 99.99% success rate. Accumulators smooth out processes that are required to index. They provide time for a winder operator to start a new roll.

Alex Nevels
Accumulators