September 12, 2007

New Publication from TAPPI Press by R. Duane Smith

Davis-Standard, LLC is pleased to announce that a new TAPPI publication, Roll and Web Defect Terminology – 2nd Edition, is authored by R. Duane Smith, Product Manager – Specialty Winding. Smith, who has over 35 years experience in the web handling arena, worked with 22 industry experts and 16 contributing editors to compile this impressive resource. Roll and Web Defect Terminology has been recognized by many in the web handling industry as the most comprehensive reference guide available for addressing roll and web defects. This edition features 224 defects commonly found in paper, film and nonwoven webs and wound rolls, many of which did not exist when the first edition was written 15 years ago.

“The group who worked with me on this collaboration is extremely knowledgeable and talented. The chapter champions and consulting editors have more than 500 years of combined web handling and winding experience. Their valuable expertise makes this a tremendous resource to aid in the battle to eliminate roll and web defects,” explained Smith. “Not only is this a reference book, it is a tool for web producers, converters, printers and their customers to communicate using a common language to properly identify roll and web defects. This is the first and most important step in the defect problem solving process.”

Within the book’s more than 400 pages are 10 chapters and 287 images covering general roll defects, web profile defects, edge defects, roll and web wrinkling defects, papermaking web defects, calendaring web defects, aqueous coating web defects, film extrusion and lamination defects, web handling defects and slitting defects. Detailed information can be found for each individual defect including a description and illustration, commonly used terms, cross references, causes and remedies, and other sources of published information. In a nutshell, Roll and Web Defect Terminology – 2nd Edition is a systematic guide written in common language to provide a clean and concise format for describing roll and web defects. “Many industry experts have endorsed this book as invaluable in identifying and troubleshooting defects saying that it is a ‘must have’ publication,” added Smith. “We are excited to see how it benefits the industry.” Roll and Web Defect Terminology – 2nd Edition is available through TAPPI Press at www.tappi.org/s_tappi/doc_bookstore.asp?CID=189&DID=554943 or by calling 1-800-466-9431 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-770-446-1400 (Worldwide) and ordering item #0101R318.