Hole Punching

Flex Films to Launch Metallic Polyester Ultra-High Barrier Film ‘F-UHB-M’ for Aluminum Foil Replacement

(Coating/Laminating)

September 26, 2021, ... crack resistance, has 20 percent increased puncture resistance vs BOPET grades, an advanced in-line inspection mechanism in place to ensure consistency in barrier properties; and far less pinhole density ...

Flexo Wash Focuses on Sustainability and New Innovations in Cleaning Technology at FTA Fall Conference 2021

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2021, ... as a whole, and more specifically Flexo Wash, is very focused on sustainability. The first step in becoming more sustainable is to evaluate your current cleaning process. Flexo Wash has all the cleaning ...

Boost Folding-Gluing Efficiency with the New SPEEDPACK Automatic Packer from BOBST

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2021, ... doors provide complete access and visibility to the whole machine for setting and production. Meanwhile, the BOBST Human Machine Interface (HMI) integrated into SPEEDPACK allows settings to be fully automated, ...

ASHE Make Diamond Modular for Integration

(News | New Products)

August 31, 2021, The Diamond model duplex slitter rewinder has been manufactured by ASHE for a number of years and have over 250 installations of the model around the globe. The Diamond model duplex slitter rewinder ...

Choosing Right: Laser Die Cutting Vs. Rotary Die Cutting

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2021, ... cutting to rotary die cutting, there are a variety of reasons to choose one over the other – and a whole lot of grey area in between.  Let’s take a closer look at what’s right for your die cutting machine. ...

The Benefits and Potential of Anilox Control

(Surface Prep)

July 25, 2021, As flexo settles into the 21st century after surging ahead on the back of laser development, it is becoming more apparent that simply ‘cleaning’ the anilox is no longer good enough. By Christopher ...

Nu-Maber Updates Its Flexo Plate Processing Line to Include the Latest Asahi Photoproducts Technology

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2021, Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, reported that leading Italian-based repro ...

New Dates Announced for Labelexpo India

(News | New Products)

June 27, 2021, ... LMAI, the Indian Label Association. “We look forward to the whole Indian label and package printing industry coming back together for Labelexpo India in November 2022. The LMAI Awards night will also be ...

Ip3 Desarrollos Reinforces Its Confidence In Comexi's State-Of-The-Art Technology And Servic

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2021, ... accordance with BRC standards. The Comexi F2 MB central drum press is reportedly designed to satisfy the medium print run needs of the retail and wholesale channels within the flexible packaging sector. ...

COVER: Testing, Inspection & Quality Control

(Flexpack)

May 23, 2021, ...  Illegible, missing, or incorrect codes can cause modern supply chains to break, with significant financial and reputational costs, e.g., retailer or wholesaler fines and slow, unnecessarily large recalls. ...

New GR360 from Lundberg Tech Cuts Tough Waste Materials Down to Size

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2021, ... drives for adjustable waste size, coated knives for extra wear resistance, and hole shields to meet specific waste size requirements. The GR360 granulator is designed and manufactured at the company' ...

The Value of Specialised Experience

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2021, ... Mobil Polymers analysing polymer additives with a whole range of technology including MFR, IR-analysers, NMR-equipment, spectrometers and so on.  Later I joined Exxon Chemicals as a special lab technician ...

Achieving Durable Codes in the Toughest of Conditions

(Coating/Laminating)

April 21, 2021, ... from retailers and wholesalers. Additionally, consumers’ perceptions of brands can be harmed by poorly coded products.  A smudged code detracts from the carefully crafted look and feel of the package ...

Converting Equipment Manufacturer Unveils 2021 Line of Trim and Waste Granulators

(News | New Products)

March 11, 2021, ... wear resistance; and hole shields to meet specific waste size requirements are among the options. Custom granulators are also available. The line of granulators is designed and manufactured at the company' ...

The Myriad Benefits of Metallized Packaging

(Flexpack)

December 28, 2020, ... safe production process. Metallized polyester films provide excellent barriers to moisture and oxygen. Aluminum laminated packaging can present flex cracking and pin holes, an effect that is minimized ...

Taking Aim on Single-Use Plastics: Metal 3D Printed Tooling Solution Designed to Change the World... One Paper Cup at a Time

(News | New Products)

December 08, 2020, ... a 3D printed nylon backing, also designed and produced by AIM Sweden. These molds reportedly make it viable to design and optimize porosity on a hole-by-hole basis, including position, size, shape and ...

Sun Chemical Adds Two More Printing Processes to Online Troubleshooting Guide

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2020, ... gravure, heatset and/or energy curable printing issues. After choosing the printing process, the mobile-friendly website reportedly uses both photos and defect terms (dot gain, pinholes, feathering, ...

HOW TO: Identify What Perforation Method is Right for Your Application

(HOW TO Guide)

November 15, 2020, There are HOLES in many more places, performing important tasks than most of us realize. There are HOLES in many more places, performing important tasks than most of us realize. Papers, films, foils, ...

BOBST Launches oneINSPECTION – a Comprehensive Quality Control Offering for All Packaging Industries

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2020, ... and pinhole detector monitoring system; Digital Inspection Table: a quality center that enhances the operator’s skills with augmented reality overlays while gathering photographic evidence for audit. ...

Storopack Presents Color Paper Padding Made From 100 Percent Recycled Paper

(News | New Products)

October 06, 2020, ... portfolio and is now offering this paper cushioning, which is made from 100 percent recycled paper offering optimal protection, in a variety of colors. Customers from a whole host of industries can reportedly ...

Static Control for Labels

(News | New Products)

September 27, 2020, ... to sparks that cause holes in the coating. Prevent sparking during the production of the release liner by keeping the electric fields ELabel less than ±5 KV/in, ELabel < ±5 KV/in along the material ...

Global Flexo Innovation Awards Now Open for Entries

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2020, ... packaging projects printed using KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates. The awards, which are open to any prepress provider, printer or brand, bring together the whole flexo community, creating opportunities to build ...

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Releases Bonding Study With Superior Felt & Filtration

(News | New Products)

August 30, 2020, Avery Dennison Performance Tapes released the first in a series of bonding studies that make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series™ Portfolio Avery Dennison ...

Rollem’s Insignia Die-Cutter Installations Grow with Two Installations in Nevada and California

(News | New Products)

August 23, 2020, ... that led Rapid Color to choose the Insignia6. This system could be ideal for finishing multiple up carriers on a sheet including die-cutting, perforating, creasing and hole removal. Insignia’s air system ...

Highly Experienced Panel of Judges Announced for Miraclon’s Global Flexo Innovation Awards

(News | New Products)

August 20, 2020, ... and KODAK FLEXCEL NX technology, with their own innovative approach, has been used to achieve outstanding results throughout the whole production process, from design, to production efficiency and commitment ...

A New Push Towards Sustainable Packaging

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2020, ... also in building a sound expertise in sustainable packaging as a whole: outside, inside, fillers, logistics, optimization and, last but not least, materials innovation. “Having decided to invest in finding ...

AIMCAL ACTIVITIES

(AIMCAL)

July 12, 2020, ... after the meeting. Other networking opportunities include a Golf Scramble, the Dr. Bernard Henry 5k Fun Run/Walk, a Cornhole Tournament, and Scotch Tasting. Registration for the conference and hotel ...

Enercon Offering Virtual Assistance

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2020, ... review; Customized training programs for you or your whole team; New project consultation; and Virtual lab trials. “Enercon is well known for our commitment to providing our customers with personal ...

Rising to the Challenge

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2020, ... plant. Sanitizing doorknobs, railings and common areas are among the new chores. A more demanding regimen evolved with the mandated lockdown. The front office added a security peephole to pre-screen visitors ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 80 years

(The Back Page)

May 27, 2020, ... character of different materials, particularly paper, mush of which has not been scientifically sound and some of which has bordered upon subversive propaganda. The importance of this whole movement ...