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    Heat transfer issue

    The temperature we are keeping is 215 C. Trip point + - 7. While running, the system maintain dead on 215. If the PI&D is set correct, it goes up and down a couple degrees before stabilizing. The variation can be as high as 12-15 deg up and 10 deg down. All the tools we have show variation when...
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    Heat transfer issue

    On our equipment, we have a tool that closes on a film and welds the 2 parts on PP film. Like closing the top (or bottom) of a cereal bag, potatoe chips, Doritos, etc. We are having problems maintaning the temperature on this tool when the machine stops and starts. On some of the tool, the...
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    Convex Roller Theory

    It makes sense, but it doesn’t explain why a conveyor belt “walks” to the tighter side. When adjusting conveyor belt alignment, we need to tighten the side we want the belt to move to (or vice-versa). I imagined the convex roller as well as conveyor belts used the same theory. “The belt seeks...
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    Convex Roller Theory

    I'm looking for an old theory that explains why belts on a belt sander stays on the center of the convex roller. The same theory applies to flat belt on a crowned pulley (on old farm equipment), some paper mill applications, vacuum cleaned belts etc. Does anyone know where I can find the theory...

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