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Conveyorized Cutters target apparel and flexible materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:46:49 -0500

Supplied with CutWorks® software for full automation, single-ply GERBERcutter® Models DCS3600/3600L include TargetVision digital camera technology for capturing detailed images of materials placed on cutting table. AutoMat System, which addresses requirements of specialized mat industry, uses scanner technology that recognizes where mat's carpet and rubber border meet. With longer cut window, Model DCS3600L enables manufacturers to cut pieces up to 10 ft in length between bites.

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Drying System dries solvent and water-based inks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:38:28 -0500

Featuring flat or vertical design, Sheet and Web Contact Drying System thoroughly dries wet inks from material surface to top side, avoiding residual moisture problems. System uses heated vacuum plate with transport belt on bottom of material being dried. Integrated heated air blower furthers drying process and helps eliminate solvent fumes. With system, screen printed materials that previously required 2 hours to dry can be dried within 30 seconds.

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RF Web Drying System can operate at speeds up to 1,500 fpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:38:42 -0500

Designed for high-speed drying of water-based patterned glue and coatings, Macrowave(TM) RF Drying System selectively heats only patterned coatings on web and leaves bound moisture in substrate intact, preventing over-drying, distortion, and shrinking. It needs 1/3 to 1/5 of floor space required for hot air and IR dryers, and permits lower web temperatures. Unit can handle webs up to 120° wide and meets OSHA safety regulations and FCC standards on communication non-interference.

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Splicer handles 60 in. dia rolls.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:38:29 -0500

Developed for 80-page presses with web width up to 2,400 mm, DLC 6000 Match-Speed Splicer can handle 60 in. diameter rolls at max production speed of 3,540 fpm. Rolls load into paster by automatic roll-handling systems that have adjustable automation level, allowing roll changing without operator. Additional features include split-arms that minimize changeover time when changing web width, integrated infeed unit with 290 daN max web tension, and quick-change 3 and 6 in. chucks.

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Match-Speed Splicers suit limited space applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:38:29 -0500

With splice efficiency rating over 99.5%, MP Series carries newspaper rolls from 40-67 in. wide with roll diameter of 50 in. Rolls can be loaded manually or automatically direct from floor level. Fully automatic chucks are positively locked into core and do not have to be re-tightened during running. Adjustable up to 67 in., split arm permits loading of 2 rolls with different widths. Single and double width models are available with 2- or 4-quadrant drive capability.

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High Speed Sheeter delivers precision (0.25 mm) cutting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:32:38 -0500

Roll-Blade RQS incorporates optimized web-air-transport system, Airstream II, which optimizes performance levels while minimizing energy consumption and noise. Available with speeds to 50,000 and 60,000 cp/h, sheeter enables important process parameters to be adjusted centrally during production. Papers of different quality can be used without problems, and Web Snap system avoids paper wraps at low paper weights.

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Multi-Ply Cutter features automated knife technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:41:01 -0500

With programmable machine settings, GERBERcutter® Z7 multi-ply cutter helps maximize throughput and yield while cutting intricate shapes, multiple hole sizes, and notches. It is suited for full range of material types and thicknesses, including bi-laminate foams, technical textiles, and high-loft fabrics. Product targets automotive, aerospace, and technical textiles markets.

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Nip Stations feature welded aluminum frames.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:34:23 -0500

Configured vertically or horizontally, AccuNip® Nip Stations with aluminum frames offer nip loads up to 2,000 lb, while cast iron and steel frame units produce up to 25,000 lb of nip load. Stations can be customized with doctor blades, dual-roll gear drives, heating or cooling rolls, and adjustable nip pressures and gaps. Light- and medium-duty models are suited for laminating, thermal bonding, web heating/cooling, and web pulling or squeezing.

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Roll Spreader optimizes material alignment, utilization.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:44:03 -0500

GERBERspreader XLs125 ensures material rolls weighing up to 160 lb are spread without tension and that edges are perfectly aligned. Capable of spreading woven or knit materials in roll or flat form for variety of applications, machine enables parts to be nested closer to beginning, end, and edges of spread. Windows®-based, icon-driven interface facilitates operation, while fabric roll cradle feed system tilts automatically to facilitate loading and unloading.

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Restoring System salvages roll products.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:54:22 -0500

Targeting web-process industry, Roll Restorer utilizes hydraulic pressure to reform damaged cores from 2-12 in. ID. Mobile cart provides storage and mobility while carrying all expander heads and flanges for different core sizes. With Roll Restorer, operators can salvage good product and avoid lost productivity when damaged cores prevent conventional unwind mounting.

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Web Tension Control System offers advanced regulation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:46:50 -0500

Digital controller, Merobel DGT300, provides regulation capabilities for printing, labeling, and converting machinery. Employing Windows-based software, unit contains programming options such as inertia compensation, taper adjustment, on-the-fly management of web turrets, and E-stop torque control in proportion to set point. Solution, operable in closed- as well as open-loop modes, contains 5 built-in memories and one integral power supply.

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Network Appliance comes with web application firewall.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 07:59:11 -0500

Incorporating ModSecurity(TM) v2.0 open source web application firewall, ModSecurity Pro(TM) M1000 appliance includes rule sets for compliance with Payment Card Industry v1.1, as well as protection for Microsoft(TM) Outlook Web Access (OWA). Hardened appliance is built with secure configurations of OS and Apache web server, and uses SSL encryption module to provide network encryption. It also has capability to run antivirus applications to scan uploaded files.

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Strip Shaft allows smooth winding of web materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:48:02 -0500

Featuring wear-resistant gripping elements and polyethylene centering strips, SRS-2000 self-centering strip shaft creates and maintains consistent axis of rotation for roll. Centering strips support roll as bladders compress during rotation, minimizing roll bounce, and independent bladder control system. Available in 3 and 6 in. diameters, shaft utilizes air activation system with no moving parts.

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Web Monitoring System is suited for paper manufacturers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:57:08 -0500

Suited for newsprint, fine paper producers, and printing houses, ProWeb provides insight into cause of paper breaks to help mills optimize machine uptime, process stability, and product quality. It records moving paper web, processing and analyzing images in real-time. Equipped with DSP technology and CPU, integrated Video Recording and Analyzing Board supports 2 cameras per card. System supports high frame rate, color, pinhole, and GigE cameras.

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Lab Calender provides continuous ultrasonic bonding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 07:06:10 -0500

Ultrasonic Lab Calender utilizes ultrasonic bonding, embossing, slitting, or cutting and sealing technology at speeds up to 1,000 fpm and bonding widths up to 8 ft. Non-contact/non-wear technology with Micro Gap control allows bonding at high speeds while virtually eliminating wear between sonotrode and anvil drum. Ultrasonic bonding technology combined with web tension control capabilities enables range of trial possibilities.

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Narrow Web Cleaning System maintains clean print surface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Jul 2005 08:00:43 -0500

VACâ�¢Nâ�¢TAC uses static bar, which neutralizes static charge and stops attraction of particulate to web, and low-pressure vacuum system that suctions particulate into dust collector. Two components clean web to 25 microns. Contact Cleaner Roll then breaks boundary layer of air for particle removal to 1 micron. Available in single- and double-sided cleaning, system comes complete with dust collector requiring 110 V.

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Contact Cleaning Systems provide industrial static control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Jul 2005 08:00:40 -0500

Featuring clamshell design, QuadClam and HexClam are 4- and 6-roll contact cleaners that remove particulate from top and bottom web-surface. HexClam is available to 24 in., and QuadClam accommodates 30â�"60 in. widths. QuadClean and HexClean are 4- and 6-roll assemblies for top and bottom web-surface cleaning. Former is available to 24 in. wide, and latter accepts 30â�"60 in. widths. Operating at speeds to 500 fpm, products remove particles down to 1 micron in size.

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Web Tension Systems deliver repeatable measurements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:53:32 -0500

GLT Web Tension Systems measure winding, rewinding, slitting, coating, laminating, and printing zones to ensure optimal performance. Products combine PS-1010T tension transmitter with galvanically isolated 0â�"10 V, 4â�"20 mA output signals and GLT Transducers with rated output of 2.000 mV/V ±0.25%. Available in 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 lb ratings, GLT transducers feature full Wheatstone-Bridge, temperature-compensated, SR-4 strain gage construction.

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Print Inspection Appliance offers stand-alone operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 12 May 2005 08:12:04 -0500

PQEyeâ"¢ smart camera-based instrument addresses narrow web print inspection tasks, checking position, correctness, and quality of text and graphics that are machine-printed on discrete parts. Operated using multifunction keypad and GUI, product can detect defects down to a few pixels in size on media moving at rates to 300 m/min. Inspection speeds range from 3 parts/sec on individual items to 20 frames/sec in web applications.

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Electric IR Oven dries steel webs that run 200 fpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 07:44:45 -0500

Featuring 3 zones that provide uniform heat across web, model Web Dryer/IR/E removes moisture on steel web from 1/8â�"½ in. thick. Oven uses medium-wave, rapid response heaters and lets users turn off zones when drying smaller web widths. With heaters mounted to heat from top-down and bottom-up, unit can operate coil temperatures up to 2,000°F. Casters enable unit to be moved off web line as required and heating capacity is rated at 200 kW.

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