Nov 04, 2026
Safety chucks are a small part of an unwind or rewind system, but they perform a critical job: supporting the journal ends of a roll shaft while allowing the shaft and roll to rotate. The right safety chuck helps keep the shaft securely engaged,…
Oct 19, 2026
The hidden economics of core cutter changeovers, multi-diameter production and lost capacity The more products a converter becomes capable of producing, the more production flexibility itself can become a source of lost capacity. Diameter…
Oct 01, 2026
Differential Winding, Roll Quality and the Engineering Behind Independent Tension Control A slitter can divide one parent web into ten, twenty or more neat lanes. Mechanically, that looks like one process becoming many identical processes. In…
Jun 05, 2026
Every operation has its challenges. The right solution makes all the difference. Solving real-world material handling challenges with Doug Jones - VP of Sales for Double E Group Specialty Products Today's manufacturers are under constant…
Apr 07, 2026
When converters search for carbon fiber air shafts, they’re usually looking for three things: lighter weight, higher speeds, and improved reliability. But not all carbon fiber shafts deliver the same performance. Carbon fiber is only part of the…
Feb 27, 2026
When production goes down…nothing else matters. A quick conversation about solving the tough stuff with Mark Mayo - Double E Group's Director of North American Sales In the converting industry, uptime is everything. When web handling…
May 05, 2025
From unplanned downtime to repetitive stress injuries, small equipment inefficiencies can quickly turn into costly slowdowns in the flexible packaging industry. That need for better, more efficient processes is why flexible packaging businesses…
Apr 17, 2025
Manufacturers are no stranger to potential occupational hazards. Particularly in the converting industry, air shaft operators are frequently faced with the potential risk that comes with inflating and deflating air shafts. Many operators are…
Mar 06, 2025
Efficiently moving heavy rolls of material within a facility is essential for maintaining safety, productivity, and operational efficiency. Manual handling poses significant risks, including potential injuries to operators and damage to valuable…
Feb 05, 2025
In the web converting industry, the process of slitting is an essential step that ensures precision in producing materials such as paper, film, foil, and other flexible substrates. One often-overlooked aspect of this process is the management and…
Jan 17, 2024
From slitting and rewinding to custom converting solutions, every paper converting service relies on quality equipment to help your business get the job done. The right machinery can help make your converting process safer and more efficient,…
Nov 03, 2023
The life of a converting machine is not always an easy one. Between the high-speed rotation of the rollers and pressure on the belts, webs, and other parts, converting equipment can wear down over time. Catching defective or worn-down converting…
Oct 16, 2023
The bladder inside your air shaft is going to fail. It’s just a matter of time. When it does, your production line will slow down or even come to a stop until the bladder is replaced. Depending on your air shaft, maintenance time could vary from…
