Engineering Insights & Articles

Technical guides, machinery reviews, maintenance checklists, and B2B converting industry updates authored by the MB Engineering Works technical team.

Optimizing Tension Control in Slitter Rewinder MachineryTechnical Guide
June 12, 2026•6 min read

Optimizing Tension Control in Slitter Rewinder Machinery

A deep dive into closed-loop tension control, load cell feedback systems, and differential air shafts for film, paper, and foil slitters.

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Why Custom B2B Engineering Matters for Converting Production LinesIndustry Insights
May 28, 2026•5 min read

Why Custom B2B Engineering Matters for Converting Production Lines

Evaluating off-the-shelf vs. bespoke converting machinery. How customized layouts, bespoke tooling, and PLC setups maximize throughput.

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The Evolution of Flexographic Printing Presses in Modern PackagingMachinery Analysis
April 15, 2026•7 min read

The Evolution of Flexographic Printing Presses in Modern Packaging

How flexographic printing has adapted to flexible packaging. A comparison of stack, inline, and central impression (CI) configurations.

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Preventative Maintenance Checklist for Industrial SlittersMaintenance
March 10, 2026•4 min read

Preventative Maintenance Checklist for Industrial Slitters

Keep your converting lines running with zero downtime. A weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance guide for slitting machines.

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