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- Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution
- (Flexpack)
- June 16, 2024, ... method (glass, plastic, metal, paper, etc.) can be applied to all our various packaged products, we can strive to use each in their most sustainable state. Using compostable and plant-based materials, ...
- Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions
- (Flexpack)
- June 13, 2024, ... combating climate change, consumer awareness of the environmental impacts of current methods of production and consumption is increasing, influencing people's priorities and purchasing behavior. And who ...
- Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials
- (Bag Pouch)
- June 09, 2024, ... processes is of course a must. The base material, method of manufacture and additional surface modifications, often made at the time of production, may make the choice of one substrate over another (theoretically) ...
- Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Speedy Delivery of High-Quality Parts
- (Web Handling)
- June 02, 2024, ... a refined grain structure. This can enhance the material's fatigue resistance and overall performance, resulting in a stronger, more durable final product compared to other methods of ring making, such ...
- Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right
- (Surface Prep)
- May 19, 2024, ... the dyne decay will be. Using a dyne pen is a simple, reliable and inexpensive method of testing, especially if you compare it with the cost of attempting the next process with mis-matched surface energy ...
- HOW TO: Maximize Productivity in Your Converting Process: A Practical Guide
- (HOW TO Guide)
- May 02, 2024, ... operational excellence. This guide outlines practical steps inspired by Catbridge's methodology, designed to enhance your converting process from the ground up. Step 1: Understand Your Operations Through ...
- Surface Tension and Wettability
- (Surface Prep)
- May 01, 2024, ... be higher than that of the liquid. If the substrate’s surface tension is lower, the liquid won’t spread properly, and adhesion will fail. Fortunately, converters can use methods like corona treatment ...
- Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry
- (Equipment/Machines - Printing)
- April 28, 2024, ... are the two methods for plate cleaning, and there are benefits to both. The choice depends on what the specific needs of the machine are. Manual cleaning is a well-known method with a low cost and minimal ...
- EMT International Builds Customized Punch and Perfing Finishing Solution for Heeter
- (News | New Products)
- April 22, 2024, ... opportunity to work with a dynamic company like Heeter is something the entire EMT International team realizes reflects our ‘outside-in’ methodology of engaging with customers,” said Mike Herold, Executive ...
- BioEmitter®- Keeping Corrosion and Rust at Bay in Enclosed Spaces
- (News | New Products)
- April 15, 2024, ... protect any metal surfaces that air can reach. BioEmitter® is distinctive in offering a convenient application and delivery method for corrosion protection of valuable multi-metal components or parts within ...
- Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right
- (Coating/Laminating)
- April 14, 2024, ... laminating, slitting and winding. Tensioning Methods There are several tensioning methods to choose from. The two most common are velocity control (Draw) and tension control. It is a best practice ...
- Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right
- (Converting Expert)
- April 08, 2024, ... Tensioning Methods There are several tensioning methods to choose from. The two most common are velocity control (Draw) and tension control. It is a best practice to use draw control for stretchy webs ...
- Research Reveals Biggest Testing and Inspection Challenges Faced by Food and Beverage Packaging Professionals
- (Flexpack)
- March 31, 2024, ... the high cost of expertise required (63 percent), limited available testing facilities (50 percent), lack of in-house expertise (41 percent) and current testing methods not being applicable to new materials ...
- PPC Hosts Paperboard Packaging Design Webinar & Calls for Competition Entries
- (News | New Products)
- March 24, 2024, ... adopting innovative methodologies, these industry leaders continuously push the boundaries of paperboard packaging and set new standards for excellence and sustainability. "As advocates for innovation ...
- Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters
- (Flexpack)
- March 24, 2024, ... facestocks that work well with specific print processes – fixed and variable printing methods – including inkjet, laser and thermal transfer. Ultimately, this reduces complexity for the converter, which ...
- Sticking to Sustainability
- (Flexpack)
- March 03, 2024, ... every day. While all adhesives serve different purposes, one labeling method of increasing importance is ultra-removable labels, which maintain their efficacy all while increasing companies’ flexibility, ...
- ECKART Metallic Effect Inks: Championing Sustainability in the Printing Industry
- (News | New Products)
- February 21, 2024, ... used on can be sorted and recycled efficiently. Tests conducted according to INGEDE Method 11 have demonstrated that prints with ECKART metallic pigments are perfectly suited for de-inking, scoring 100 ...
- Seamless Quality Monitoring from Raw Material to Finished Roll
- (Web Handling)
- February 12, 2024, ... result thanks to new deep learning methods. Subsequent manual retraining of the system to boost defect detection and differentiation is straightforward. This boosts yield because optimized classification ...
- Dover Flexo Electronics – Celebrating 50 Years of Tension Control Innovation
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- February 12, 2024, ... to operate and reliable. The time-tested design features stress-relieved iron discs, tool-less quick-change pads and limited-travel pistons. Each brake is assembled and balanced in a methodical process ...
- Leadership in Converting through Static Control Solutions
- (Surface Prep)
- February 10, 2024, ... a low cost, effective method of temporary adhesion and pinning through the bonding force of static electricity. Passive Static Eliminators – led by our low cost, effective anti-static tinsel, and outstanding ...