Supplier News - November 2011

Many older systems have a drive belt and pulley system that are heavy and create too much torque for accurate web tension control. The Montalvo system uses a Montalvo C-Series brake assembly that weighs less than the old pulleys and will control web tension down to one psi or 0.57 lb.-in. of torque. Also, a Montalvo load-based S-3100 Digital Tension Controller replaces existing dancer control systems and a Montalvo TNT tension sensing roll fits in place of existing idler rolls and can be installed in just minutes. PDA switches control individual brake modules on the press.