July 2016 Better Web Control Newsletter
In this issue: Achieve More: Tension Control Upgrades Troubleshooting: Setpoint and Air Pressure Tension Control Packages: 2 Weeks or Less Expanded Capabilities, Increased Productivity, Greater Consistency, Easier Operation – Achieve More with a Tension Control Upgrade Montalvo delivers the key upgrades your machine requires to expand its capabilities and effectively compete with today’s newer machines. […]
EtherNet/IP for Z4 Tension Controllers
EtherNet/IP™ Communications Z4 Tension Controllers Announcing ODVA EtherNet/IP™ Communication for our series of Z4 Tension Controllers. Available as a communication option for new Z4 Tension Controllers, or as an upgrade for existing Z4’s in the field, EtherNet/IP™ allows customers to easily interface with an existing HMI on the operator panel of the machine, allow management to […]
A 70 Year Tradition
70th Anniversary of Montalvo Better Web Control “There’s only one right way to build a product. Do it right the first time and back it up with top flight after-sales service.” – Edwin J. Montalvo Sr. Since 1947 Montalvo has had one goal: provide Better Web Control; whether it be product, service, or support. 2017 […]
Key Achievements in 2016 – Delivery, Lead Times, and New Products
Thank you for a great 2016! 2016 marked an extremely busy year for Montalvo, and with 2017 here, I wanted to update you on the key achievements that were made in 2016 with delivery, new products, manufacturing, and pricing, as well as let you know what’s coming in the New Year! High Marks for On […]
June 2016 Better Web Control Newsletter
In this issue: BWC Blog: What is Progressive Gain and Why BWC Blog: When Tension Reading isn’t Steady BLUE Lifetime Assurance What is Progressive Gain? Why is it Important? Most people that are tasked with the tuning of controllers are familiar with three terms; Progressive Gain, Integral Gain, and Derivative Gain, better known as PID. […]
May 2016 Better Web Control Newsletter
In this issue: BWC Blog: Using the Z4 Data Logger Dancer Position Sensor Coast Shifting Roll Stands Troubleshooting Your Application with the Z4 Data Logger Montalvo’s new line of Z4 Tension Controllers, designed for Unwind, Intermediate/Nip, and Rewind applications utilizing load cells, a dancer, or both has a built in data logger for monitoring, analyzing, […]
April 2016 Better Web Control Newsletter
In this issue: BWC Blog: Dancer or Load Cells? Z4-UI – The Best of Both Worlds ES-I Load Cells – Performance Delivered Fast Dancer or Load Cells – Which Should I Use? Doug Brockelbank Montalvo Applications Specialist I am frequently asked this question, and my standard answer is that: it depends. It depends upon the type […]
March 2016 Better Web Control Newsletter
In this issue: Blog: Multiple Webs Over 1 Load Cell Blog: Troubleshooting Tips Delivered to You in 2 Weeks or Less Multiple Webs Over a Single Load Cell Roller? Productivity is always a major point of emphasis, and one that has led some manufacturers to process multiple rolls of material through a machine (that was […]
December 2016 Better Web Control Newsletter
In this issue: TSC Demo Video Tension Control Q&A End of the Year Planning Torque Sensing Control System Demonstration Video For the first time ever in an open loop control system, you get a precise, reliable tension reference that operators can use to ensure consistent, high quality production runs. The TSC™ is a total tension […]
Is Your Tension Climbing or Becoming Unstable Near the Core?
If you are experiencing problems at your unwind, particularly as the roll approaches the core, in the form of tension climbing and/or the web tension becoming unstable, it is often caused by an I-P or E-P converter in the need of re-calibration. The I/P or E/P converter is the device that takes the regulated output […]