Retired PFFC Editor Authors Web Handling Guide
- Published: October 30, 2002, By PRESS RELEASE
The Plastic Film and Foil Web Handling Guide
by William E. Hawkins
$99.95 (US); U.K. pound price: 66.99
CRC Press - Lewis Publishers - St. Lucie Press
2000 Corporate Blvd. NW, Boca Raton, FL
crcpress.com.
CRC reports the availability of a new book on web handling for the converting industry. The Plastic Film and Foil Web Handling Guide, authored by William Hawkins, retired PFFC contributing Web Solutions editor, was "written to assist anyone who works with webs directly or indirectly," says the publisher. "Covering web handling fundamentals, process-related technologies, troubleshooting, and solutions, it includes sufficient technical information to identify and correct defects in rolls (film or foil). Readers will appreciate this unbiased look at web handling that also serves as a counterpoint to information from equipment suppliers," adds CRC Press.
Topics covered include:
- roller alignment in machines
- web tensioning
- use of web spreading and guiding devices
- use of razor slitters
- shear knife slitters
- edge trim removal
- trim disposal
- management of web electrostatic charges
- waste-storage equipment
- helps the reader visualize concepts with illustrations
- introduces a new way to analyze web behavior
- makes troubleshooting web handling problems easier
- condenses 35 years of web handling experience into one resource
- presents information in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, style
For more information, contact CRC press at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Marilyn DiPrima); or call 800/272-7737, ext. 2565. More info. online at crcpress.com.