Honeywell’s Continuous Web Solutions (CWS) is a leading supplier of on-line quality control solutions for rubber calendering processes, including innerliner or gum calenders, fabric or textile calenders, and wire calenders.

CWS specializes in high-performance, application-specific measurement, control and information solutions that optimize the quality and profitability of calendered rubber products, producing tangible economic results, attractive returns on investment and competitive advantage.

The Honeywell CWS portfolio of measurement capabilities for rubber calendering is the most extensive in the industry. CWS’ scanning sensors are thoroughly engineered and tested to deliver uncompromised measurement performance on a wide range of applications, from lightweight gum to steel cord reinforced laminate. Every CWS sensor includes a complete set of correctors and compensators to ensure stable performance in even harsh industrial environments. CWS scanners are capable of the fastest speeds in the industry, up to 61 cm (24 inches) per second.

CWS’ proven rubber calendering automatic control applications include:

• Cross-Directional Weight Control
• Gap Control
• Cross Axis Control
• Roll Bending Control
• Speed/Gap Feedforward Control
• Fast Nip Z-Laser Control
• Width Control
• Target Adaptive Control
• Growth Ratio Control
• Control Presets

High-performance automatic profile controls are a CWS specialty. Experience in rubber calendering includes:

• Coordinated Left/Right Gap Control
• Cocked Sheet Control
• Roll Bending Control
• Cross Axis Control
• Mid-Ranging of Roll Bending & Cross Axis
• Feedback and Feedforward Width Control
• Roll Temperature Control
• Sheet Temperature Control
• Gum Edge Control