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Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 4

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, This article will discuss in general terms what can be done with resin additives and formulations to improve resistance to polymer degradation and gauge bands. In the previous 3 articles in this mini-series, ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 3

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, Part 3 of this mini series will discuss proper shutdown procedures to minimize or eliminate gauge bands in extrusion coated and cast film products. Now that we have successfully started up the extruder, ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, Strategies to eliminate gauge bands in extrusion coating and cast film by using proper operating procedures. Last time I discussed ways to eliminate gauge bands in the extrusion coating process by ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, Since I starting in this industry back in the dark ages, before computers and GUI/HMI process control systems, universal corona treating systems, plasma treatment and the like, gauge bands have been the ...

Remove Reel Bands Without Damaging Stock

(Archive)

June 10, 2007, The Duckbill Roll Stock Stripper is used to remove the reel band protecting the substrate you're converting or printing. It also can be used to clean up a butt roll by safely stripping off only the unusable ...

Modern Drying and Curing

(Coating/Laminating)

September 18, 2024, ... LED curing typically operates at narrower wavelength bands (365, 385, 395, and 405 nm). These PIs are different from the UV variety and often require supporting chemistry to function similarly to the UV ...

Static Gets Worse at Higher Line Speeds: Keys Toward Maintaining Good Static Control

(Surface Prep)

May 12, 2024, ... entrainment will easily lift the center of the web causing bands of static charges along the edges where the web remains in contact with the roller. Spreader rollers help prevent wrinkles by stretching ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, ... or oscillate the winding pattern, preventing issues such as bowed or saddle rolls by breaking up any gauge bands in your web. In these cases, you either oscillate the guide point of the sensor electronically ...

EDGE Industrial Technologies to Bring its Three Industry Powerhouse Companies to Pack Expo 2023

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2023, ... cardboard, plastic film, plastic sheet, foam, and more. New state-of-the-art welding and finishing equipment is being installed in our USA plant, and all bands are welded, finished and shipped from this ...

That’s a Wrap: Mondi and ATS-Tanner Launch Paper Band for Food Bundles and Multipacks

(News | New Products)

March 30, 2023, ... This ensures that the products are secured with minimum packaging, reducing waste and delivering a cost-efficient solution. ATS-Tanner markets the coated bands under the brand name TruePaper. The strength ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... wavelength bands of ultraviolet energy when connected to a DC power source. The emitted light has a peak output centered at 365, 385, 395 or 405 nm, is projected forward from each LED a full 180 degrees, ...

Innovia Improves Tolerances and Achieves Faster Startups with Autoflex™ VI-RE Die

(News | New Products)

July 07, 2019, ... the EDI die reduces the potential for gauge bands on the product roll,” said Ronzoni. “This leads to less stretching of the final product and better printing results.” For more information, visit  https://www.innoviafilms.com/applications/label-films/shrink-sleeve/. ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 2

(Coating Matters)

May 07, 2018, ... improved meniscus development without the interference of the slot die with other components. When coating rubber bands, there are going to be some limitations to the ability to coat the rubber bands fast ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

April 24, 2018, ... RHEOLOGY (VISCOSITY AND ELASTICITY) In hot melt adhesive coating, we are fundamentally coating rubber bands. Unlike many liquid coatings, hot melt adhesives have both viscous and elastic characteristics. ...

Davis-Standard Introduces Winder

(News | New Products)

January 27, 2018, ... speeds than previously possible. When optimized, these features can reduce defects such as tin-canning caused by blocking and entrapped air, resulting in annular raised bands on the roll face. Other defects ...

Drug Packaging | Holography Gets in on the Act

(Carton Box)

November 06, 2017, ... easily visible to the eye, such as holograms, color shifting inks, neckbands, or watermarks. ISO 12931: Raising the standard Counterfeiting is being driven by many factors: increased industrialization, ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 3

(Web Handling)

July 04, 2017, ... films, where the thickness profile is rotated with the collapsing bubble, buckling defects may follow the low thickness bands as they move across the roll.   Remedies: Apply appropriate remedies ...

Nilpeter Enhances Digital Product Line

(News | New Products)

April 09, 2017, ... 2015. IKONPRINT’s PANORAMA has been used to produce approximately 500,000 wristbands for an as well as labels for Braunstein’s organic Easter beer. In Italy, Bidone Etichette has ramped up its capacity, ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 1

(Web Handling)

March 05, 2017, ... washboarding, softbands, gapping, and peaking. CD buckles occurring near the core that radiate in small or large triangular patterns are usually called starring or spoking defects. Starring is a paper ...

Heidelberg Adds Neon Yellow to Digital Press

(Print)

November 27, 2016, ... printing applications. The effect can also be used as a security feature, since the toner is said to be almost impossible to copy. This makes it suitable for printing admission tickets or wristbands, ...