Keeping It in Line

To help printers and converters stay competitive, web-handling equipment manufacturers add to their product portfolios regularly. The following are a few of the latest additions:

AC motor brake tension control

ABB Inc.

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The Pressductor® load cell design, together with innovative tension electronics, creates a complete range of features and benefits to achieve reliable and consistent web tension control. The technology features an unwind AC motor brake and tension rewind with taper and diameter calculation. Other advantages include no pads or air, meaning no maintenance; tension control at zero speed through acceleration and deceleration; seamless switch from brake to motor assistance; no dust or noise; and a high return on investment through energy recovery.