A film supply apparatus supplying film in a foam-in-bag system having a
film feeding device for feeding film from a film source to a location for
bag formation, a bag forming apparatus, a foam material dispenser
positioned for feeding foam material for reception in a bag of the bag
forming apparatus, and a web tensioning system with a web tensioning
driver in driving communication with the film source and which is in
communication with a controller for monitoring the film feed and web
tension states and directing adjustments in the web tension system. The
web tensioning driver is arranged to move film backwards or in a
direction opposite to a direction of film feed induced by the film
feeding means and with the film source including a roll of film and the
web tensioning system including a drive transmission in communication
with the roll of film for rotational driving of the roll of film and also
in communication with web tensioning driver. There is further featured a
spindle support for supporting the roll of film and a roll film core
drive insert.