Understanding Tension Issues with Corrugated Board

Here are some of the most common issues that can stop your corrugator manufacturing process. Problems at the roll stand can bring your entire operation to a halt. Some of the most frequent culprits include:

• 📜 Paper Jams: A bad board from your Single Facer can jam the dry end, disrupting the flow and causing downtime.

• ↔️ Misalignment: Leading to uneven board and potential web defects, causing jams.

• 〰️ Wrinkles or Creases: Compromising the final board quality.

• 🔗 Splice Problems: Failed splices mean stopping the machine to re-thread.

• 💥 Paper Web Breaks: A major cause of lost time and waste.

• ⚖️ Tension Issues: Incorrect tension can lead to multiple other defects.

• 🎯 Core Issues: Problems with the paper roll's core can prevent it from running properly.

• 👎 Defective Paper: Flaws in the paper roll itself.

• 🚚 Roll Handling Damage: Damage that occurs before the roll even gets to the machine.

The good news is that these problems are often preventable! At Corrugated Training and Services (CTS), we teach your team how to avoid these problems, enabling them to mitigate or prevent issues and ensure a smoother, more efficient corrugating process.