MapleSim for Web Converting Systems

The MapleSim web handling simulation tool brings a set of modeling components to simulate roll-to-roll processes, helping you manage tensioning, optimize the web speed and reduce web slippage.

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The MapleSim web handling simulation tool allows you to easily create models of the tension across web zones as part of your machine development.

With MapleSim's web handling simulation tool, you can:

Model the dynamics of web such as paper, textiles, metal foils, and plastic films passing through roll-to-roll systems
View enhanced 3-D visualizations of your web handling system’s performance
Add fidelity to your machine models by including nip rollers, dancers, accumulators
Develop system modeling for control validation
And more!

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Highlights

Create web handling systems-based models using components such as nip rollers, idlers and wind/unwind drums, and view performance under a variety of web speeds and material thicknesses.
Incorporate realistic behaviors of roll-to-roll systems, including web properties, wrap angles, web slippage and bearing loads.
Explore systems with 3-D visualizations that show web flow and system tensions using force arrows and color mapping.

The MapleSim web handling simulation tool contains a variety of components that can be customized to suit your specific model. Features include:

Wind and Unwind drums, Nip Rollers (simple, with slippage, vacuum, s-wrap) to match your plant layout.
Accumulators and various Dancer mechanisms
Load Cells can be added to measure the tension at key points
Inclinometer to measure web span inclination
Clutch, torque brakes, motors, and actuators, making use of the multi-domain systems in MapleSim.

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R2R Operational Insights

Tension control is critical to achieving consistent performance and high-quality output in web handling. Read more to see how MapleSim’s web handling simulation tool help engineers model, analyze, and optimize roll-to-roll processes — delivering deeper insights, greater efficiency, and better product quality.