Abstract: A second-order method is presented which uses the results of static mechanics analysis for the systematic derivation of ordinary differential equations describing the lateral dynamic behavior of ...

Abstract: A simplified dynamic analysis of a moving web which neglects materials properties is presented, and the transfer functions of several fundamental elements of lateral web behavior are derived. ...

Abstract: The lubricating air film between two rotating rollers in close contact was studied numerically. The numerical model used in this study accounts for the effects of air compressibility, material ...

Abstract: When the friction between the web and a roller between two web spans is small enough that the tension distribution across the web in the downstream span affects the tension distribution in ...

Abstract: The dynamic equations for web span interaction are derived. Due to the three different possible interaction modes the analysis relies heavily on the static analysis presented in Part I. A ...

Abstract: Web processing systems rely on accurate lateral positioning to achieve high processing speeds and improved product quality. Due to physical constraints in some processing lines placement of the ...