Waste Not, Wobble Not

Tension Control Issues

Although some converters may be intimidated by the tension control concept, the waste reduction and improvement in product quality are more than worth the investment. “Tension control is perhaps the most critical part of a web process because the precision it yields reduces waste and improves product quality,” says Brett Hardy, marketing manager, DoubleE USA. “Unfortunately, its importance is often overlooked or avoided because controlling tension seems like a complex issue. A simple conversation with a trusted vendor to review the customer’s operating conditions would quickly reveal which type of tension control system would be most appropriate. The customers should not need to specify a system for themselves,” he adds.