The IndraDrive is a digital drive system with an integrated PLC that eliminates the need for an external controller in single-axis applications. It incorporates the co.'s servo-drive and frequency-converter technology into one platform. With an optional drive-integrated, IEC61131-3-compliant PLC, plus built-in safety technology and motion function-block programming, the IndraDrive eliminates the need for a traditional PLC on small machines. The drives units, available as servo or vector, cover the entire output spectrum, from 1.5 to 120 kW.

BOSCH REXROTH CORP. , 847/645-3774, fax: 847/645-6201, www.boschrexroth-us.com

The H2 Series is a family of drives that share identical operator controls, field installed options, programming styles, operating traits and environmental compatibility. The drives have an output frequency of 0 to 500 Hz, peak overload capacity of 175 percent and two and three input PID process control loop. They also have removable keypads that are interchangeable, interfacing with all H2 power bases, control and expansion boards.

BALDOR ELECTRIC CO. , 479/646-4711, fax: 479/648-5792, www.baldor.com

Co.'s demountable motor system now has a removable bearing cartridge. The distance between bearings on the shaft is longer, which creates greater stability and reduces load on the bearings. The new housing design disperses heat so that the bearing system runs cooler. Replacement cartridges are also available for a quick bearing changeover at press side, which eliminates the need to completely dismantle the pump.

GRAYMILLS , 773/477-4100, fax: 773/477-4133, www.graymills.com

Co. released a new flotation dryer de-signed to anneal and then cool a high-value film web. It is a cleanroom dryer, with polished stainless steel inside and out. The heating zone includes a combination of Perfect Float® flotation nozzles combined with infrared modules for additional heating energy. The cooling zone uses a cooling coil to bring the web temperature back to ambient. The dryer also includes makeup and recirculation air HEPA filtration.

C.A. LITZLER CO., INC. , 216/267-8020, fax: 216/267-9856, www.calitzler.com

The "Smooth Float" Airfoil drying system is for drying coatings involving thin or lightweight films, very low web tension and/or drying temperatures ranging from 125 to 500 deg F. The web is supported through the dryer by a cushion of heated air. The contour of the airfoil "holds" the web against the air stream to smooth out wrinkles and flatten any edge curl.

ADVANCE SYSTEMS, INC. , 920/468-5477, fax: 920/468-0931, www.advancesystems.com

Co.'s new safety chuck holds and locks the core shaft in place. It provides core shaft support and torque transmission for processing a variety of rolled material. Its key features are safety mechanisms that ensure the chuck will close when put into motion, a chrome-plated locking ring and a rubber finger guard on all models to prevent pinch point problems. These chucks are available with ready-to-assemble brake packages, in foot or flange mounting styles.

NEXEN , 651/484-5900, fax: 651/286-1099, www.nexengroup.com

The COR-TROL automatic mechanical core chucks can be mounted on a solid bar as an alternative to airshafts. Initial core gripping is provided by spring pressure and additional torque is supplied as the roll begins to turn and the grippers expand outwards. These chucks can handle loads up to 3,800 lbs for 3-in. ID cores. These also fit standard paper core sizes of 2 through 6 in.

HYDRALIGN® , 800/688-0954, fax: 508/923-0886, www.butlerautomatic.com/hydralign/

Co. introduces the TG 4000 Series web inspection system with quick view simulated repeat technology that now incorporates AUTOMATIC TRUREGISTER. TRUREGISTER is a closed loop automatic pre-register setting feature that automatically adjusts press register in less than 1 min. It also supports jobs up to 12 colors. Other optional features on the TG 4000 Series are automatic bar code verification to ISO/ANSI, color monitoring and an air-cooled console with a 17-in. LCD touchscreen and image display monitor.

TRUCOLOR VIDEO SYSTEMS , 800/277-8287, fax: 706/845-6972, www.tcvs.com

The LMGZ.D series, double-range tension sensors are made of stainless steel, with a tension measuring range of 200 to 1. These load cells have two independent measuring ranges each with mechanical stops and 10 times the high end overload protection to ensure that the load cells will not drift and require no re-calibration. Tension ranges are available from 4.5 to 45 lbs. and from 135 to 1,350 lbs.

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

Co. announces the launch of the new, low profile THN tension transducer, which is a strain-gauge sensing device for measuring web tension. It is just over 2 in. wide, which allows for easy mounting in a limited horizontal space. Its other features include a dual cantilevered sensing beam for torsional rigidity and negligible off-axis movement, single-bolt mounting and load ratings from 25 to 800 lbs.

DOVER FLEXO ELECTRONICS , 603/332-6150, fax: 603/332-3758, www.dfe.com

The PROScan® 3000 video web inspection system incorporates the Virtual Repeat® Technology, which allows the operator to see the entire print repeat in thumbnail images. This lets the operator move around the repeat easily and quickly, the co. says. It also has a high-resolution 3-Chip CCD Camera with a 3 × 440,000 pixel resolution. It is suitable for offset, CI-flexo, in-line flexo and gravure printing presses.

BST PRO MARK , 630/833-9900, fax: 630/833-9909, www.bstpromark.com

The PrintVision Helios label inspection system automatically detects every defect on the web, according to the operator's specifications. It moves the defective labels to the operator's location, captures and registers defects while continuing its detection tasks. It also provides an Automatic Quality Assurance Station on rewinders and other finishing equipment.

ADVANCED VISION TECHNOLOGY, INC. , 770/541-9780, fax: 770/541-9342, www.avt-inc.com

Built around the co.'s Smash Web Processor and adaptive BrainWARE® modular software, the SURFACE INSPECTOR's (SI) high computing power enables the electronic compensation of sheet or reel positioning tolerances. Color line-scan cameras are used as the "eyes" during the print inspection, but if color deviations have lower significance in the defined task, black and white line-scan cameras can be used instead. The modular structure allows the parallel use of several line-scan cameras.

ISRA SURFACE VISION , 770/449-7776, fax: 770/449-0399, www.isravision.com

The X-3400ce web tension controller is part of the CB-64 controller series. Using the feedback from load cells, the X-3400ce tension controller may be used on unwind or rewind applications, and it can also be used as an intermediate regulator. The CB-64 technology is also available with the CB-64 controller board, a D-3400ce or a DTI-3400ce dancer controller with tension indicator. All the controllers feature digital diagnostics and web break detection.

THE MONTALVO CORP. , 207/856-2501 fax: 207/856-2509, www.montalvo.com

The new SPYDER-LC is a closed-loop tension control for brakes, clutches or drives in unwind, rewind or point-to-point applications. It features DIN-rail mounts for fast installation and setup, Ethernet communications for troubleshooting and setup anywhere, as well as a user-friendly keypad and display. It is an ideal upgrade for existing tension-control applications, providing higher levels of accuracy and power, co. says.

MAGPOWR , 800/624-7697, fax: 405/755-8425, www.magpowr.com

The Digital MMC is the latest addition to the co.'s family of motion control products. The Digital MMC mounts directly in an MMC Smart Drive servo amplifier and controls the amplifier it resides in, plus up to 15 other amplifiers that are daisy-chained together with an RJ-45 connection. It is available in one-, two-, four- and 16-axis versions. It can mount in 230- and 460-V amplifiers and includes eight DC inputs and outputs on-board.

G&L MOTION CONTROL , 920/921-7100, fax: 920/906-7669, www.glcontrols.com

To suit larger core sizes, co. expands its GX Ultra-Lightweight airshaft line to include 4- and 5-in. GX shafts. The two new shafts join the co.'s line of ergonomic solutions including aluminum extrusion and carbon-fiber shafts in 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-in. sizes, and the 6-in. Force5 air chuck. The combination of heavy load-carrying capacities and low overall shaft weight help converters implement ergonomic shaft solutions for reducing physical hazards in the workplace, co. says.

TIDLAND CORP. , 800/426-1000, fax: 360/834-5865, www.tidland.com

Co.'s lightweight lug airshafts for wide webs are available in 3- and 6-in. diameters and lengths up to 150 in. The reduced weight eases the loading and unloading, which can reduce workplace injuries due to handling shafts, co. says. These lug airshafts are produced to each customer's precise specifications. According to co., the shafts can be delivered in about two weeks.

CONVERTECH, INC. , 973/328-1850, fax: 973/328-7256, www.convertech.com

Communications capabilities of the HI 3300 Tension Controller have been expanded with the inclusion of Ethernet/IP, providing greater integration capabilities for tension control in web and cable/strand applications, co. says. The controller's communication list includes analog, Modbus TCP, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, Profibus, ControlNet, Ethernet TCP/IP, DeviceNet and OPC. The HI 3300 uses a load cell-based, closed-loop control methodology to control tension and optimize the process by directly controlling the drive or braking system based on the measurement of the product tension.

HARDY INSTRUMENTS , 800/821-5831, fax: 858/278-6700, www.hardyinstruments.com

The WINertia TQ™ is the WINertia™ aluminum idler with a new torque coupling. The torque coupling makes the live shaft easier to install than a standard live-shaft idler roll, co. says. It also allows the operator to make shaft replacements without buying an entire idler. It is available in 3- × 2-, 5- × 2- and 6- × 2-in. sizes. Like the rest of the WINertia™ line, the TQ also has a 3D balancing process, which is the co.'s patented design of the inner tubing wall.

COMPONEX , 608/884-2201, fax: 608-884-2363, www.componex.net

According to co., glassed steel treater rolls improve the performance of corona and plasma treater stations. Glassed steel, with its low-watt density, can achieve higher dyne levels with a stronger corona or plasma discharge. The low-watt density allows operators to do film treatments while running the line up to 20 percent faster, co. says. Glassed steel has the highest dielectric strength of any roll coating, is immune to ozone and cannot be damaged by knife cuts. It also uses up to 40 percent less energy to achieve the same treatment levels, co. says.

EMPIRE TREATER ROLLS , 585/924-2020, fax: 585/924-4441, www.empiretreaterrolls.com

The co.'s Pilot Line™ can be customized with multiple treatment technologies including corona, atmospheric plasma and flame for laboratory surface-treatment trials, research and development applications. Typical Pilot Line™ specifications include a 22-in. unwind/rewind stand, a maximum treat width of 550 mm, a 5- to 500-fpm line speed and a maximum roll diameter of 18 in. The co.'s treating technologies available on the system are the Plasma3™, Corona and PowerFlame™.

ENERCON INDUSTRIES CORP. , 262/255-6070, fax: 262/255-7784, www.enerconind.com

Co. developed range of compact corona treater stations for narrow-web applications with single- or double-sided treatment capabilities, treatment widths up to 560 mm and the patented Quick-Change electrode System (QC). The stations can handle up to 4,000 watts and are available in three standard lengths: 280, 420 and 560 mm. They come equipped with ceramic electrodes for treatment of electrically conductive substrates and non-conductive film.

VETAPHONE USA , 312/283-5320, fax: 312/283-5005, www.vetaphone.com

The H3304 ul-trasonic detector is the newest addition to the SimPlex™ line of web guiding products. Designed with a 4-in. gap, the sensor accommodates wide web widths with varying passlines. It is enclosed in an IP55-rated, water-resistant housing, has automatic one-touch setup and plug-and-play component design.

NORTH AMERICAN MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. , 216/271-6000, fax: 216/641-7852, www.namfg.com

The D-MAX Series Web Guiding Systems are pre-configured and pre-engineered to provide "out of the box" installation and an intuitive interface to reduce the time needed to install, co. says. The integrated design includes sensors, a guide structure, controller and operator interface. An optional network version allows multiple guides to be controlled from a single operator interface or human-machine interface (HMI), eliminating the need for multiple input stations. They can also be mounted remotely in applications where multiple guides are controlled at once.

FIFE CORP. , 405/755-1600, fax: 405/755-8425, www.fife.com

The Micro 1000 web-guide controller interfaces with co.'s dynamically compensated WideArray™ and PointSource™ edge detectors, co.'s AccuBeam® II line guide and light-to-medium thrust linear actuators all in one compact enclosure. It performs continuous automatic calibration of the edge detectors, which saves setup time, co. says. All components are contained within a single enclosure.

ACCUWEB, INC. , 608/223-0625, fax: 608/223-0074, www.accuweb.com

The iIS-010 (Intelligent Image Sensor) Smart Camera is comprised of a high-performance CCD camera, control unit and software. Camera electronics support a 60Hz progressive scan frame rate and are completely housed within the compact iIS-010 assembly. Three types of camera heads are available: a C-mount, a 20mm cubic and a lipstick type. The iIS-010 provides customer-defined history reports with detailed information on recent passed, failed and reworked parts. A proprietary neural net allows the iIS-010 to automatically learn good labels and variations. It also offers a host of user-defined features including label rotation, movement and rejection thresholds that define the user's specific label quality criteria.

TOSHIBA TELI AMERICA, INC. , 949/770-TELI, fax: 949-206-0210, www.Toshiba-teli.co.jp

The K2it print inspection system offers wireless image transfer. On-demand images of "live" print runs are transferred from an installed K2it to networked PCs for inspection by the operator. The system permits both quality control and allows management to monitor print runs.

TECTONIC USA , 330/659-2330, fax: 330/659-2911, www.tectonicinternational.co.uk

To help its customers maintain the cutting edge of slitting/rewinding technology, co. offers the option to rebuild/retrofit its older equipment. To determine what upgrades and improvements can be made to existing equipment, the co.'s technicians will review the machinery's current capabilities, meet with customers to discuss what additional features are desired and determine exactly what additions can be incorporated into the current model. Existing equipment can be customized by adding new features such as differential rewinding, locked-core winding, replacing hydraulic power units with electric drives and PLC controls.

DUSENBERY WORLDWIDE , 973/366-7505, fax: 973/366-7453, www.dusenbery.com

Co. introduces the Easy Glider for manual or semi-automatic slitters. The arrangement allows operators to move manual knifeholders without tools. The Easy Glider moves on linear bearings; holders glide to their new position with a light touch and use regulated air pressure to engage their blades against the lower slitter.

TIDLAND CORP. , 800/426-1000, fax: 360/834-5865, www.tidland.com

The Oscillating Web Cleaner prevents printing defects by transferring loose contamination on the web surface to the Polymag® Blue Contact Cleaning Rolls (CCR). This assembly is made to be mounted between the reel or unwind and the infeed. When one CCR gets contaminated, the roll retracts for cleaning and drying by the auto cleaner. Once the cycle is complete, it is ready to move back into service while the other CCR is retracted for auto cleaning.

POLYMAG TEK, INC. , 800/787-0830, fax: 585/235-8395, www.polymagtek.com

Co.'s portable hydraulic core restorer brings back damaged cores to their original roundness. Various jaw inserts can be used to suit different core diameters. To open crushed cores, operators insert the collapsed jaws into the core and then activate the pump. It is available for 3-in. cores and larger.

DOUBLE E CO. , 508/588-8099, fax: 508/580-2915, www.doubleeusa.com

Co.'s Window Patching conveyor systems are installed in-line with windowing machines, which allow operators to automatically stack and box at the end of the line. The window-making machine applies UV pattern adhesive, film is then tacked to the adhesive and the carton passes under the curing system. The curing system instantly cures the UV window adhesive, locking the window in place in seconds.

PRIME UV SYSTEMS , 630/681-2100, fax: 630/681-0022, www.primeuv.com