Drying

On-line gauging brings big benefits to coating operation

(Magazine)

July 31, 1996, ... aspects of the production process. "We are always looking for state-of-the-art equipment as we move forward," he says. Adchem is looking at drying and coating technology as well as technology that can be ...

A look at the status of UV/EB curing

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June 30, 1996, ...  Disadvantages include the time/energy required to remove any added water, as well as the effects of water on the drying/curing system and the substrate to which it is applied. If cured before the water ...

UV/EB technology moves ahead with the times

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June 30, 1996, ... processing, the slowest link has always been the drying stage. That's an area people look at to shorten the process," says Steven Siegal, president of UV Process Supply, Chicago, IL. Unlike conventional ...

Pressure-sensitive line utilizes all-vector drive system

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June 30, 1996, ... we run the same job, instead of going through and resetting 50 parameters for drying, speeds, tensions, and so on, we can press one button to download our saved parameters from the database into the PLC, ...

Green Bay gears up for specialty labels

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May 31, 1996, ... to jump-start the adhesive drying process." An electric IR oven begins drying the adhesive before the the web reaches the gas-fired, hot air oven, which then completes the drying process. The 30-ft, two-zone ...

Gravure gets easier

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April 30, 1996, ... for both the printing and impression cylinders. It is also available with other efficiency options, including high-performance drying for water-based inks and ultraviolet dryers, as well as in-line finishing ...

For adhesives or coatings, ask the right questions

(Magazine)

February 29, 1996, ... recommendations from the manufacturer for amount of dilution, deposition weight, drying temperature, curing conditions, and similar considerations. The supplier will have run the product in developmental ...

Custom coating operation is a clean winner

(Magazine)

February 29, 1996, ... of unwind and rewind sections, two in-line tension controls, three web cleaners, one corona treater for enhanced laydown, and five ovens for precise drying. The system is capable of combining two web paths ...

Training is the key to success in '90s corporate climb.

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August 31, 1995, ... and conveyance, slitting, runnability and drying. Oklahoma State also sponsors an International Conference on Web Handling. There is a great deal of industry-specific information available to companies ...

Future of video inspection systems seems bright.

(Magazine)

June 30, 1995, ... ANSI grades; * Monitor ink drying in the anilox roll: insufficient transfer of cell volume from anilox roll to plate; * Monitor adhesive lay down; * Monitor perforation and die-cut quality, print-to-die ...

Coating system provides lustrous results.

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February 28, 1995, ... high-gloss coatings, metallic finishes and related special effects. The system is available on the company's Speedmaster CD models with six or more printing units. It consists of a coating tower, a drying ...

Crystallizing line starts production in China.

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February 28, 1995, ... in late 1993 by the China National Chemical Construction Co., an agent for the Chinese government, which sought to update the old drying and crystallizing equipment for a new line. The system involves ...