Always check to make sure the proper power is being supplied to the amplifier. For example our A4 Amplifier requires… Read more »
Troubleshooting Tip: No Response from Amplifier on Your Controller
Web Tension Control Blog
Montalvo’s Web Tension Control Blog takes quick looks at a variety of web tension control topics with information directly from our team of Applications Specialists
Dead Shaft Idler Load Cell Installation Considerations
When installing your ES Series Dead Shaft-Idler load cells there are a few key considerations to ensure proper installation. Follow… Read more »
Troubleshooting – Can’t Get My Setpoint or Air Pressure Above XX
Tension Controller Troubleshooting: “Can’t Get My Setpoint or Air Pressure Above XX” Depending on where your controller is in its… Read more »
Multiple Webs over a Single Load Cell Roll?
Productivity is always a major point of emphasis, and one that has led some manufacturers to process multiple rolls of… Read more »
Troubleshooting Tips – Faulty Load Cells and Tension Controller Configurations
Troubleshooting Tips: Determining if You Have a Faulty Load Cell Faulty Load Cell Check When troubleshooting your application a quick… Read more »
Open-Loop vs Closed-Loop Tension Control for Unwind or Rewind Applications
When is it best to use simple open-loop control versus the more technically involved closed-loop tension control? Consider Tension Tolerance… Read more »
Building Workers for Manufacturing Jobs
by Larry Taitel (President, Convertech, Inc) The mounting need for workers capable of stepping into manufacturing jobs has prompted the State… Read more »
The Importance of “Direction of Force” When Calibrating Load Cells
When calibrating your load cells, first make sure you are always following the proper calibration procedure when troubleshooting. Reference your… Read more »
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 »