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Fife Corp., 800/639-3433, fax: 405/755-8425, www.maxcessintl.com/fife

A new line of Serial Bus Protocol Converters is said to deliver comprehensive web-guiding information using ControlNet, DeviceNet, or Ethernet serial-bus communication. The SBPC-20 products allow converters to control Fife guiding equipment from one centrally located panel through an existing network. SBPC-20 technology eliminates excessive wiring and provides PC configuration resulting in faster setups and increased line efficiency. The SBPC-20 family of Protocol Converters enable the Fife CDP-01 guiding processor to transmit and receive up to 64 data blocks of 16-bit guide-related information to a ControlNet, DeviceNet, or Ethernet bus, with serial communication speeds from 500 Kbaud up to 10 Mbaud. High-speed communication is enabled via a single, dual, or triple drive processor.

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Tidland Corp., 800/426-1000, fax: 360/834-2345, www.maxcessintl.com/tidland

The Ultra Lightweight GX Air Shaft, designed for light- to medium-duty applications, is easier to handle, minimizing strain and operator injuries. Available for 3- and 6-in. core sizes, the GX shaft can be built with various configurations to fit virtually any converting web-handling application. It features a fail-safe, multiple-circuit air system, ensuring that a loss of air in one element will not affect the expansion and performance of the other elements. In rare cases when maintenance is needed, expanding elements can be changed easily without removing the shaft from the machine.

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Magnetic Power Systems, 636/343-5550, fax: 636/326-0608, www.maxcessintl.com/magpowr

Three new MAGPOWR DIN-Rail Mount tension-control products available include the TSA Tension Sensor Amplifier, DFC-90 Dancer-Follower Control and the PS-90 Power Supply. Economical and compact, these components provide simplicity and ease-of-use for any tension-control applications. The TSA provides maximum accuracy for web-tension measurement with superior drift and linearity performance over competitive units. The TSA provides a gain control range of 8:1, and a tare adjustment of 50 percent of the sensor rating. The DFC-90 is a low-cost dancer or follower arm control for magnetic particle clutches/brakes. Enhanced algorithm and tuning methods provide optimum control. The PS-90 is a current-regulated, 90 vDC power supply for controlling magnetic particle clutches/brakes in unwind, rewind, or intermediate applications.

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Webex, Inc., 920/729-6666, www.webexinc.com

Three lightweight, low inertia rolls are now available to optimize web-handling performance by running wider, lighter webs with low tensions or minimal wraps at higher operating speeds. FeatherLight™ carbon-fiber composite idlers reportedly weigh one-third as much as comparable, standard aluminum idlers with half the wall thickness, half the roll weight and lower inertia ratings.

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Boschert, LLC, 800/479-0010, fax: 800/479-3906, www.boschert.cc

The BZS 3 control is designed to maintain constant unwinding and winding tension for mechanical winders. It consists of a sensor for non-contact scanning and measuring of the roll lap or reel diameter and a control module. The unwinder must be fitted with a pneumatic brake, or the winder must be fitted with a pneumatic slip clutch. The control module converts the electric signal into an analogue pressure signal to produce the required pneumatic pressure for the brake or slip clutch to maintain the constant tension, which is adjustable.

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Erhardt + Leimer Inc., 864/486-3000.

The PD load cell assembly models have maximum overload factors of 3 and 10, and a protection class IP 50 or IP 65. Flexible mounting options such as flange, pillow block, and inner or outer securing are available. These models have a nominal temperature operating range of 14 deg to 140 deg F.

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Schlumpf, Inc., 877/460-4535, fax: 207/893-1905, www.schlumpf-inc.com

The QuickGrip chuck system is configured with a 3-in. base chuck and quick-change adapters for larger core sizes including 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 in. The base chuck remains fixed to the unwind or rewind at all times. Competitive mechanical core chuck systems require changing the entire chuck when the core size is changed. QuickGrip adapter collars are significantly lighter and easier to handle than the core chuck itself, says co.

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Dover Flexo Electronics, 603/332-6150, fax: 603/332-3758, www.dfe.com

This manual pneumatic controller is an all-pneumatic device with no electrical components. Three pneumatic solenoids channel air flow to one, two or three brakes or brake cylinders. Two-position toggle switches are used to turn each output channel on and off. An adjustable regulator knob and air pressure gage on the controller's front panel allows the machine operator to change the output pressure to a desired level in real time.

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North American Mfg. Co., Ltd., 216/271-6000, fax: 216/641-7852, www.namfg.com

The new line scan sensor (H3660) features a linear CCD array and an integral light source contained in a compact 2 x 2 in. package. Available in sensing ranges of 1, 6, 14, and 30 in., the line-scan sensor can be used to guide webs of varying widths without having to reposition the sensors for each width change. The sensor also features polarized optics, which allows for the sensing of clear films. The sensor is capable of calculating the position of the right edge, left edge, or the center of a material web.

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Omron Electronics, Inc., 800/55-OMRON, fax: 847/843-7787, www.info.omron.com

The SYSDRIVE JV series AC inverter features a digital operator that utilizes quick-start LED displays for easier programming. The digital operator on the JV Series comes with a face-mounted speed potentiometer that makes it possible to start the inverter immediately after power is applied. It can be used in applications such as pumps, fans, and conveyors. Other features include soft start and optional RS422 and 485.

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Dienes Corp., 800/345-4038, fax: 508/885-3452, www.dienescorp.com

The Quill set technology is said to provide clean, accurate web slit widths from 0.020 to 0.200 in. With precision manufacturing, knife thickness is held to 40 millionths of an inch allowing for 8 or more slits to be cut simultaneously. The Quill set can be retrofitted to existing unwind/rewind systems, and knife slit width sets can be changed quickly.

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Mclennan Servo Supplies Ltd., 44/08707-700-700, fax: 44/08707-700-699, www.mclennan.co.uk

The HPE series offers a choice of industry standard frame sizes from 50 to 120 mm diameter, torque ratings up to 210 Nm, gear ratios up to 100:1 and typical backlash ratings of 12 arc minutes. HP precision units provide increased precision with backlash down to 3 arc minutes, torque ratings up 1200 NM & a choice of frame sizes from 60-180 mm diameter. The P series precision units offer similar operational benefits but utilize precision helical gear technology and a special input bearing design that together reduce operating noise, friction losses and heat when high-speed operation is required. The PH series unit provides optimum positioning accuracy with backlash down to 1 arc/minute.

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FMS USA, Inc., 847/392-7872, fax: 847/392-7873, www.fms-technology.com

This co. introduces a two-channel, digital closed-loop controller that has two independent PID control loops built into one electronic unit. The CMGZ612 controller is for unwind/wind machines or machines where multiple tension zones improve processing capability. It offers two millisecond response time, +/-10V/0-10V and 0/4-20mA outputs, and is parameter selectable for control of an unwind brake or drive, a rewind or intermediate drive.

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LMI Selcom, 248/359-2409, fax: 248/355-3283, www.Imint.com

The CCD-based SPR-02 is capable of monitoring wind-up of materials, distance, thickness or material deformation, positioning and profiling applications. The sensor uses optical triangulation measurement principles to deliver a resolution as fine as 0.001 in. at up to 1,800 measurement points/second.

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Double E Co., Inc., 508/588-8099, fax: 508/580-2915, www.doubleeusa.com

The portable pneumatic core straightener is designed to restore damaged fiber or metal-capped cores to original roundness in a matter of a few minutes. The straightener features a rugged all-steel frame; tough, hermetically sealed nylon-reinforced elastomer bellows impervious to most contaminants; three-way, two-position actuating slide valve; pressure relief valves; and optionally, a pressure regulator and gauge.

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Cleveland Motion Controls, 800/321-8074, fax: 216/642-2100, www.cmccontrols.com

The Cleveland-Kidder® Slim Cell measures and monitors precise tension on web process or wire machinery that utilizes either rotating shafts or dead shaft rollers. This cell reduces the side-frame-to-side-frame width requirements of the machine. It is available in two sizes and has force ratings from 10 to 2,000 lbs., enabling application to a wide range of tensions.

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Convertech, Inc., 973/328-1850, fax: 973/328-7256, www.convertechinc.com

These mechanical high torque chucks incorporate advanced technological capabilities including hardened jaws that concentrically expand; spring return cams; and centering cones for easy insertion. They are manufactured to fit your spindles in any diameter, size and configuration needed.

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Nim-Cor, Inc., 888/4-NIM-COR, fax: 603/883-6980, www.nimcor.com

This co. offers air shafts featuring its Iso-Gripe design. They also include large and small button, lug type, leaf, and cantilevered to suit specific custom application needs. Designed to accommodate variations in the inside diameter of the core, the Iso-Grip system uses a series of independent flanges that work together to provide maximum torque. The flanges securely grip rolls of any continuously wound material for roll mounting when in the unwind or rewind position.

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Schober USA, Inc., 513/489-7393, fax: 513/489-7485, www.schober.com

The C&P system is said to facilitate the reduction of raw material by cutting profiled or cross cut parts directly out of one web and transfers/places it onto a second web or conveyor. Spacing between the placed parts is adjustable. Suitable materials for this application include paper, film and laminates. Web widths up to 20 in. can be processed.

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Nexen Group, Inc., 800/843-7445, fax: 651/286-1099, www.nexengroup.com

This new Air Champ® straight-bore conveyor clutch (LSCC-44) offers numerous performance features all wrapped up in a small package. Multiple plate design provides high torque in a small diameter, says co. The LSCC's interface engages under air pressure to drive sprockets attached to the clutch drive flange. When air pressure is not directed to the clutch, springs keep the clutch interfaces separated for complete disengagement.

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Converter Accessory Corp., 800/433-2413, fax: 610/863-7818, www.handleyourweb.com

The new RIC-2 ultrasound, non-contact, automatic, open-loop tension control is designed to be effective in web operations with nearly every material where it is important to maintain a precise, consistent and easily adjusted tension, says co. This tension control has optional calibration software to calibrate on a PC. Transducer frequency can be adjusted in a range from 2 to 500 pings/second. An averaging circuit compensates for out of round or egg-shaped rolls. Features also include loop control and two switches for distance measurement and output control that allow the system to react to predetermined points such as, but not limited to, half way through a roll, or roll nearly completed.

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Lovejoy, Inc., 630/852-0500, fax: 630/852-2120, www.lovejoy-inc.com

The all-metal flexible grid G-Type couplings are said to combine high-torque, high-horsepower operation with vibration, shock and misalignment capabilities not provided by other metallic coupling types. These G-Type couplings feature an advanced design with a high-tensile alloy grid that reduces vibration by as much as 30 percent, cushions shock loads and compensates for parallel, angular and axial misalignment. All G-Type couplings are available with horizontally split or vertically split covers.

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The Montalvo Corp., 800/226-8710, fax: 800/644-5097, www.montalvo.com

The new V Series brakes feature industry-standard, high-heat dissipation friction discs combined with all-new patented "no-tools" friction modules for easy pad changes. The V250, V300 and V400 models offer the application range necessary for virtually any web process. Available in a variety of configurations, these brakes are easy to install and are ideal for installing on new equipment, says co. For extra heat capacity, all V Series brakes are available with an integral cover and cooling fan.

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Giddings & Lewis Controls, Measurement & Sensing, 920/921-7100, fax: 920/906-7669, www.giddings.com

The MMC-Machine & Motion Controller uses open-control standards to provide PC machine and motion control. Features include an integrated logic and motion control in an IEC1131 programming environment, up to 32 axes of analog-interfaced or SERCOS servo-control, and motion capability including positioning, cam profiling and interpolation. The direct interface to DeviceNet™ or PROFIBUS, uninterrupted control during PC lock-up and hard real-time multi-tasking with no "real-time" kernel software are also capabilities of the MMC-Machine.

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AccuWeb Inc., 608/223-0625, fax: 608/223-0074, www.accuweb.com

New ultrasonic-array edge detectors can monitor web width variations up to 22.4 in. Accurate web widths and position measurements are possible when the array detectors are combined with the co.'s Micro 4000™ NET controller and web width monitor software. The controller can be programmed to trigger alarms when the web width is out-of-tolerance. A three button remote station provides a simple operator interface for quick set-up of all tolerances and limit settings.

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