The Basics of Web Handling
In today’s industrial world, one automated process allows for the mass production of a wide range of consumer goods and products that originates as a continuous, flexible, thin roll or strip of material. That continuous roll of material is referred to as a web, and its processing and handling plays an indispensable role in industrial […]
Dancer Roll Tension Control Basics
Dancer tension control systems play an integral role in the process of maintaining consistent tension while transporting a web. To ensure product quality, dancers help to stabilize and optimize tension during processing of web material. An accurately designed dancer system will meet the challenges and any issues inherent in a process to assure proper control. […]
How Magnetic Particle Clutches Work
Many converting applications and web tension processes require adjustable torque while maintaining a dust-free environment, making magnetic particle clutches an ideal solution. Magnetic particle clutches are uniquely suited to tension control applications because of the wide operating torque range available. Though they are incredibly simple in both construction and operation, they provide highly accurate torque […]
How to Test a Load Cell
Electronic force measuring systems are vital to nearly all industries, commerce, and trade. As load cells are the key component of a force measurement system, they must be accurate and functioning properly at all times. Whether performed as regular maintenance or as a reaction to a disruption in performance, knowing how to test a load […]
Load Cell Types & How They Work
What Are Load Cells and How Do They Work? Simply put, load cells are sensors used to translate load or force into a measurable electronic signal. Once a load or force is applied to a scale, the electronic signal from the load cell is transmitted to a remote computer. There, the signal monitors or records […]
Roll-to-Roll Processing: The Basics
Roll-to-roll processing is a fabrication method used in manufacturing that embeds, coats, prints or laminates varying applications onto a flexible rolled substrate material as that material is fed continuously from one roller on to another. The roll-to-roll technique typically consists of several rollers, known as the web path, which winds the substrate material over and […]
Introducing the MyMontalvo Web Portal
Seeing Stars? Introducing “MyMontalvo” – Your Personal Montalvo Web Portal We are officially launching our all NEW MyMontalvo Web Portal. MyMontalvo is your own personal Montalvo.com portal for saving all of your often used and needed files. Whether its a datasheet, a manual, drawing, or more, just click the star to add it to your […]
Montalvo Announces New N Micro Cantilever Load Cell
Montalvo Announces All New Load Cell: N Micro Cantilever Load Cell August 13, 2019, Gorham, ME, USA – Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, announces its latest addition to their growing load cell portfolio, the N Micro Cantilever Load Cell. N Micro Load Cells are ideal for narrow web, light tension applications requiring precise, […]
Roll Winding Defects Troubleshooting Guide
Building on the basics of web tension control, real-world applications are complex and subject to many variables. However, achieving proper web tension control is important in preventing roll winding defects that can compromise the integrity of your operation. As a matter of course, many roll winding defects come down to having the correct web tension […]
Web Tension Control Basics
What is Tension? Tension is the pull or strain put on a web of material that tends to stretch it in the machine direction. It can be measured in pounds, ounces, grams, kilograms or newtons across the width of the web. Tension Calculation Mathematically, tension equals torque divided by radius. This means that as a […]