Abstract: A rope system includes an endless rope, a measuring device and a rope cutter. The endless rope is configured to travel through a machine, while the endless rope is under tension. The measuring device is used to measure the tension in the endless rope. The rope cutter is positioned to sever the endless rope if the tension exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: A rope system includes an endless rope, a measuring device and a rope cutter. The endless rope is configured to travel through a machine, while the endless rope is under tension. The measuring device is used to measure the tension in the endless rope. The rope cutter is positioned to sever the endless rope if the tension exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for guiding a running web. The apparatus includes at least two guide rolls, which includes at least one driven roll, a suction box coupled to a vacuum source and having a wall with an aperture, an air-permeable belt tensioned over the at least two rolls, and the suction box being positioned within a loop formed by the belt. The suction box is positioned to suction a portion of the belt that is adapted to guide the running web. The apparatus also includes a vacuum control adapted to control a degree of vacuum in the suction box that includes a movable element positioned adjacent the aperture and an inner surface of the wall. The moving element is adapted to open and close the aperture, and an actuator is coupled to the movable element to effect the opening or closing of the aperture.