Foil

Nordmeccanica SpA a Laminating Powerhouse

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 20, 2013, ... handle paper, film, foil and non-woven substrates from a variety of applications, such as flexible packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, security products, tamper evident products, window films, thermal ...

Montalvo Offers Multi-Zone Tension Indicator

(News | New Products)

May 18, 2013, The i4-HD is available in both an analog and a digital configuration, is said to provide accurate and repeatable web tension   GORHAM, ME | The Montalvo Corp. has developed the i4-HD multi-zone tension ...

YouTube: The Modern How-To Guide

(Slit News)

May 15, 2013, ... video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeBDdRq_xPY regarding a foil slitting machine by Pinnacle Converting Equipment, can give users a firsthand view of the company’s ability to build effective machinery ...

Gallus Label Day in Italy Is a Success

(Label/Tape News)

May 13, 2013, ... were present.  The event featured live demonstrations of a Gallus ECS 340 flexo press with seven printing units, foiling, and die-cutting and of a Heidelberg Linoprint L digital press. Also on display ...

Demand for Heat Shrink Sleeves Still Hot

(Shrink Sleeves)

May 07, 2013, Market demand for heat shrink sleeve labels continues to grow ahead of other label decorating systems with Asia setting the pace. A podcast with Cory Reardon of AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. gives details. ...

Indium Material Enables Room Temperature Solder Bonding

(Coating/Laminating News)

May 07, 2013, NanoFoil is said to lower manufacturing costs and provide repeatable, reliable bonds   CHICAGO, IL | Indium Corp. featured NanoFoil at the recent Technical Conference held by the Society of Vacuum ...

Skipnes Enhances Print, Finishing with Martin Splicers

(Label/Tape News)

May 07, 2013, ... 125 mpm on foil laminate work for yogurt pot lids that is supplied to the customer on the roll. To date, the majority of work run through the MPS is on paper-based substrates, but Johansen says the company ...

Basics: What Are the Key Process Variables of Winding?

(Web Handling)

May 02, 2013, Basic definitions of tension, nip, and torque help describe what variables are important when winding a roll. Have you ever heard of the TNTs of winding: Tension, Nip, and Torque? I'm not necessarily ...

Label Market | Challenges & Opportunities in Brazil

(Label/Tape)

April 30, 2013, ... synthetic papers, metallic foils, and cellulose acetates. Label formats In terms of preferred label format, it is the glue-applied technologies—cold glue and wraparound hot melt glue-applied—that ...

PFFC & CPP EXPO Collaborate on Conference Sessions

(Yo's Yarns)

April 28, 2013, Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC) generates curiosity about its involvement at PRINT13, slated for Sept. 8–12, for the CPP EXPO  conference segment. PFFC consultants to share their technical expertise. ...

Anticipation Mounts Over IADD/FSEA Odyssey 'Firsts

(Embossing)

April 25, 2013, Nashville show promises to unveil many firsts for die-cutting, die-making, foil stamping, and embossing industries. Topeka, KS | New products, more equipment and greater takeaway value are just a few ...

Bilcare Research Expands Global Capabilities

(Coating/Laminating News)

April 23, 2013, ... of mono- and multi-layer barrier films and foils for the pharmaceutical industry, reports the introduction of a modern, high-speed lamination line for the production of Aclar multilayer films and Triplex ...

New Laminating Adhesives Increase Line Speeds in Food Packaging

(Adhesives)

April 22, 2013, ... including foil, nylon, metallized films, and high-slip sealants and offers excellent appearance. Flextra Fast SB7200/XAS2283 Solvent-Based Laminating Adhesive has high green bond strength and is well ...

CPP EXPO Taps PFFC To Collaborate on Conference Program

(Coating/Laminating News)

April 21, 2013, Conference sessions will feature PFFC's recognized experts and monthly contributors PARAMUS, NJ | CPP EXPO/H.A. Bruno LLC, announces its collaboration with Chicago, IL-based Paper, Film & Foil Converter ...

Show Preview | IADD•FSEA Odyssey 2013

(Embossing)

April 18, 2013, ... “Music City” into a center of education and technology for converters. The Intl. Assn. of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) along with the Foil & Specialty Effects Assn. (FSEA) will present the Odyssey ...

Coating Matters | The Fundamentals of Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

April 17, 2013, If you are trying to create, coat, and solidify fluids, coating expert Mark Miller offers some fundamentals that you simply must know. If you'd like to hear from Mark Miller's own lips rather than ...

Constantia Flexibles Plans $12 Million Investment

(Flexpack News)

April 13, 2013, ...  The Blythewood facility manufactures custom packaging for the pharmaceutical and food industries, including packaging foils for blister packages, child-resistant packaging, and lids for portion-controlled ...

Schober USA Reports New Rotary Die-Cutter

(Die-Cutting News)

April 07, 2013, ... machines, said to be well suited for processing a wide range of paper, film, foil, and technical nonwoven materials.  Company says innovative servo-drive technology and continuous synchronously driven ...

Put PFFC on Your Dance Card at ICE USA!

(Yo's Yarns)

April 03, 2013, ... Film & Foil Converter team will travel to ICE USA, held April 9—12. I'll be hauling myself along with one SUPER EXTRA LARGE suitcase plus one small carryon to Orlando, FL, to set up our booth #549 where ...

Show Preview | INFO*FLEX 2013

(Flexography)

April 03, 2013, ... packaging, and cartons without expensive postpress processes such as foil stamping. Graphic designers and prepress personnel no longer need to produce white masks when working with metallic substrates ...

Pursuing a Patent on Breakthrough Technology: The Pros & Cons

(Yo's Yarns)

March 24, 2013, ... Kelly Robinson, Paper, Film & Foil Converter’s own expert consultant and author of the monthly column “Static Beat” and blog “Kelly on Static.” Kelly’s presentation has already been recognized by his ...

Paperboard Packaging Council Boot Camp Coming Up

(Carton Box News)

March 19, 2013, ... and there is an overview of the tooling, embossing, foil stamping, stripping, finishing, gluing, and windowing processes. The workshop concludes with an assessment of automated packaging equipment. To ...

Brewery's Color-Logic Packaging Increases Sale

(Uncategorized)

March 19, 2013, ... one-third in the 2012 Christmas season and elicited favorable comments from retailers and customers alike. Just looking at the pack, everyone assumes we have a gold foil box.” Color-Logic decorative ...

T.W. Parkers Installs Gallus Flexo Presses

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2013, ... to hold tight register at high speed on PET, foil, and unsupported film materials. “The Gallus’ ability with fine print and cold foil has given us a useful sales tool because it’s a reliable form of added ...

Curtis Packaging Implements Scodix Press

(Carton Box News)

March 13, 2013, ... was beautiful," enthuses Giusto. "The contrast between glossy, matte, and raised effects provides the best look. We used a foil laminated board as the base and put down two hits of white ink with two hits ...

Matik Appointed Exclusive Agent for Olbrich in North America

(News | New Products)

March 11, 2013, ... and by the president of Matik Inc., Wolfgang Ripper. OLBRICH GmbH designs, manufactures, installs, and services a wide range of machines and equipment for the roll-to-roll paper, film, and foil converting, ...

Get Montalvo A4 Digital Amplifier Info in 17 Languages

(Controls News)

March 10, 2013, Amplifier technology offers automatic fault/damage detection, three-channel output, remote calibration, and more   GORHAM, ME | The Montalvo Corp., international specialists in industrial web control ...

Microwaveable Package Brings Home the Bacon with Top Product of Year Award

(Metallizing)

March 09, 2013, ...  The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) conferred its Product of the Year Award in honor of Peter Rigney (former publisher of Paper, Film & Foil Converter and competition champion) ...

Seminar Series Fills Converting Industry Need for More Comprehensive Web Handling Training

(News | New Products)

February 28, 2013, PFFC's "Web Lines" columnist Tim Walker offers two-part web handling series in May and June in Raleigh, NC ST. PAUL, MN | TJ Walker + Associates, a web handling consulting firm, and Paper, Film and Foil ...

Campbell's Skillet Sauces Packaged in New Forma

(Bag Pouch News)

February 28, 2013, ... a category that is traditionally packaged in glass jars or aluminum cans. The Campbell’s Skillet Sauces pouch is a four-ply foil lamination in a stand-up retort pouch that is rotogravure printed utilizing ...