Festoon (in printing)

Question

A festoon apparently has something to do with splicing reels of newsprint as presses keep rolling. I couldn't find a dictionary that has it. Anyone have a good definition?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

FS Series Festoon Splicers

JARDIS INDUSTRIES FS Series Festoon Splicers are designed to provide printers with a reliable, compact, economical, non-stop paper feed control system. Presses equipped with JARDIS INDUSTRIES FS Series Festoon Splicers achieve a 30% increase in production rates and paper waste is reduced by up to 10%, versus presses equipped with a manual rollstand.

The bottom line is RAPID PAYBACK!

You cannot afford to be without JARDIS INDUSTRIES FS Series Splicers!

FS Series Festoon Splicers are manufactured for press applications from 25,000IPH to 60,000IPH, in web widths from 660mm (26") to 1270mm (50"). FS Splicers can be installed in-line with the press centerline, at right angles to the press centerline, or as a substructure arrangement beneath the press.

FS Series Festoon Splicer Features

Air cooled electric brakes for precise web control.

Air loaded, low running, closed loop festoon tension system.

Quick disconnect coreshafts featuring automatic engage/disengage.

Fully automatic digital splice control sequence.

Motorized running sidelay control ±20mm (3/4") travel with remote station.

Motorized electric roll hoist.

Integrated web break detection circuit.

Variable gain torque following dual unwind.

Threading chains and web over rollers included with tandem pairs.

Electrum · Answer

Tip-top look-up. Thank you.

Festoon (in printing)

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