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Industry Q&A: Tension Control

Maintaining and Fixing Tension Control Problems

Mark Breen, marketing manager for Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) helps us better understand the tension control installation process, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting tips.
Erin J. Wolford, Contributing writer
March 4, 2015

Q: What is included in a typical tension control installation?
A: Assuming that management will choose a tension control technology that employs direct tension sensing to achieve the most consistent and accurate running tensions, the typical tension control application that we encounter is at the starting end of the press (or whatever machinery we’re retrofitting).


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FPA Announces 2015 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards

March 3, 2015
The Flexible Packaging Association recognized the winners of its 59th Flexible Packaging Annual Achievement Awards competition at the FPA Welcome Dinner & Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, March 3, held in conjunction with the 2015 FPA Annual Meeting (March 3-5, 2015) at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Fla.
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Flxon Promotes Executive

March 2, 2015
Flxon Inc., exclusive provider of premium SWEDCUT brand doctor blades, promotes Mike Waddell to the position of Area 04 business development manager for the Central United States and the Canadian province of Manitoba.
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Smurfit Kappa Launches Latest Packaging Innovation

Shelf-Facer boosts brand visibility up 50 percent
March 2, 2015
Smurfit Kappa, one of the world leaders in paper-based packaging, has announced its latest packaging innovation, the Shelf-Facer, proven to increase the visibility of goods on the shelf by up to 50 percent, leading to a significant increase in potential sales.
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Bobst CL 850D Laminator in Production at Allflex, Germany

February 27, 2015
With the installation of a Bobst CL 850D multi-technology laminator in the fall of 2014, German converting company allflex Folienveredelung GmbH & Co. KG, based in Aachen, has broadened its activities in the production of aluminium laminates for the food packaging industry and the confectionery market segment, bringing them to a new level.
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