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MILL SPLICE FAILURE [1 record]

Record 1 2001-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
DEF

The failure to join the tail end of the web from the last roll to the start of the next roll.

CONT

Web tension variations from press line. Equipment which influences tension includes: Type of paster and infeed, variation at printing units (cylinder pressure setting, blanket type/packing), automatic blanket washers, dryer, chill rolls and folder. During the splice cycle there will be a change in tension profile. If there are any weak spots in the web or splice they will be subjected to extra stress and a web break or splice failure may occur.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques

Spanish

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