web fed

[/wɛb fɛd/]
adjective
alimentado por bobina; de bobina contínua
1. Describing a printing or manufacturing process in which material is fed continuously from a roll or spool rather than sheet by sheet
The web fed printing press can handle large volumes of material efficiently.
A impressora de bobina contínua pode processar grandes volumes de material de forma eficiente.
2. In printing industry, referring to equipment that uses continuous rolls of paper, film, or other substrate
Web fed presses are commonly used for newspapers and magazines.
As prensas de bobina contínua são comumente usadas para jornais e revistas.
This is technical jargon primarily used in printing, publishing, and manufacturing industries. It became more widespread with the growth of large-scale printing operations in the late 20th century. The term is essential in Brazilian industrial and printing sectors for distinguishing between production methods.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
roll-fedcontinuous feedreel-fed
Antonyms / Antônimos
sheet-fedcut-sheet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alimentado por bobina; de bobina contínua
Standard term used in printing and manufacturing industries
São Paulo
impressora de bobina; sistema de bobina contínua
Commonly used in industrial and printing sectors
Portugal
alimentado por rolo contínuo
Alternative terminology emphasizing continuous roll

Related Words

web printingroll feedcontinuous printingbobina
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