When calibrating your load cells, first make sure you are always following the proper calibration procedure when troubleshooting. Reference your… Read more »
The Importance of “Direction of Force” When Calibrating Load Cells
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Causes and Cures for Load Cell “Zero-Drift”
What is load cell “zero-drift”? When you have no material in your machine and the tension reading is indicating something… Read more »
Why Would I Need a Dancer Controller with Tension Indication?
Processes that require rapid acceleration and/or deceleration, or processes that may deal with out of round rolls, all benefit from… Read more »
Montalvo Launches New Line of Magnetic Particle Brakes – Press Release
October 22, 2015, Gorham, ME, USA – Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, is announcing the launch of its… Read more »
Press Release: Montalvo Launches Newest Innovation in Open Loop Tension Control
September 23, 2015, Gorham, ME, USA – Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, has launched their latest innovation in… Read more »
What Should I Use, a Clutch/Brake or a Motor?
When comparing brakes (unwinds) and clutches (rewinds) to motors, there are significant advantages and disadvantages that must be considered to determine the… Read more »
Using Clutches for Superior Center Winding Tension Control
Proper component selection is critical to ensure the success of building a center-driven rewind stand. While many factors need to… Read more »
Analog Meters Still Have Their Place
While much machine information today is displayed with digital meters, analog meters still have their place in the industrial world. … Read more »
The Myth of Extended Range
A customer recently asked us how our load cells compared to other manufacturers that promote “extended range load cells”. These extended… Read more »
New Unwind Tension Controller Utilizing Load Cell Feedback (Z4-UL)
August 5, 2015, Gorham, ME, USA – Montalvo, international specialists in web tension control, is announcing the launch of its… Read more »