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Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 2

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2017, ... or A/A/B structure by simply using the same material in two extruders. These structures are commonly used as frozen meat and fish packaging films, frozen vegetable bags, cereal liners, forming webs, modified ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 1

(Flexpack)

May 03, 2017, ... The big question is why? Is there a real benefit to be gained from the additional capital expenditure, or is it marketing hype? Introduction All films offer certain properties that make them desirable ...

Siemens Hardware/Software Controls Paper Line

(Controls)

February 24, 2017, ... We realized it was time to act, so the Bretting Leadership Team commissioned an effort to provide an acceptable solution. That solution comprised Sinamics drives, Simatic PLC, and Simotion motion controllers.” ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... Niles, IL. Real Deal Tobacco Freshener Flex Films (USA), Elizabethtown, KY, took home the Technical Award in the Packaging: Nonfood Category. Parent company Uflex Limited, Noida, India, served as converter ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Brett York

(Trends/Management)

February 29, 2016, ... out, I didn’t understand the value of a clear strategy and vision. Over time, I’ve realized both of these aspects bring clarity to the whole organization. It’s important, at every level, to know why you ...

Process Monitoring Reduces Waste for Paper & Film Industries

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 22, 2016, Remote data monitoring for web-based processes is now a reality.  I met with Envoy Development, a leading data analytics company, to discuss current practice and use of data monitoring for the paper and ...

ITW Dynatec Launches Precision Slot Die

(Coating/Laminating)

September 20, 2015, ... In addition, it provides real-time monitoring of both pressure and temperature in the die. The new turnkey system includes the following components: • Melt system for the adhesive • Precision slot ...

Solvent-Free Lamination | Nordmeccanica Opens/Demos at New Permanent NA Home

(Coating/Laminating)

June 10, 2015, ... Demonstration While all of this was fun, interesting and informative, the "real meat and potatoes" of the day was in the machine demonstration. The demonstration involved a lamination of a 5μ aluminum ...

Show Preview | NPE2015 Boasts Its Largest Event Ever

(Trends/Management)

February 16, 2015, ... with a range of content enabling attendees from every sector of the plastics value chain--processors, suppliers, designers, toolmakers, OEMs, and brand owners—to find something of real interest and value.” ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... announced. Wednesday, February 11 "Ask the Expert" participant German Laverde, director of Plasto Intl. LLC, will present the keynote address on Wednesday. Laverde will discuss the realities and challenges ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

September 22, 2014, ... critical to the resulting patch quality. This is the realm of computer control, electrical response, and programing know-how. The intermittent programming logic needs to control as much as the die positioner ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013, ... processes, regardless of web width. PDF verification software add-on compares approved artwork against an actual printed sample. The Web Viewing System provides direct, real-time digital viewing of the ...

CyFrame ERP Solution Is Designed for Plastics

(Film Mfg.)

May 22, 2012, A Bill of Material and components to eliminate errors and data duplication are part of the CyFrame ERP system suited for blown film and converting   MONTREAL, QC, CANADA | CyFrame International Enterprises ...

Reducing Sealing Failure

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 09, 2012, I had a nice talk with Dr. Barry Morris on a recent visit to DuPont's Chestnut Run facility in Wilmington, Delaware.  We discussed his work on package performance and his White Paper entitled "Sure ...

Technical Report: Up & Running

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... reduce downtime. Full realization of profit — or very expensive losses — occur at the slitter, making the correct choice of the most efficient, productive slitter essential for maximizing a plant's bottom ...

Roll Finishing-Cut & Sand

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

April 30, 2011, ... to have a “sense of touch” just as a human would. This also allows the robot to make quick adjustments in real-time to maintain a constant contact force — all the while mantaining an average finishing ...

Nonwoven Laminations: Absorb Profit

(Controls)

January 31, 2011, ... on the lamination line. Since the implementation of the LS4000, the company realized a return on investment very quickly while benefiting from other advantages of noncontact laser measurement. Richard ...

Drives Retrofit: More Space, Less Power

(Slit)

May 31, 2010, ... of Atlas engineers who did a really professional job for us,” says Brad Roush, controls specialist at the plant. “We have reduced the 22 original electrical control panels to only seven, making a lot more ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: July 200

(New Products)

June 30, 2009, ... Range The Ion Power HL-Type static neutralization system is designed for long-range static neutralization in hazardous locations while integrating with existing industrial networks to bring real-time ...

What's New Products: Februar

(Magazine)

January 31, 2009, ... to bring what is said to be the best control functions, system diagnostics, and real-time static control data to the operator. ◆MKS ION Industrial | 888-310-3334 | www.mksinst.com PFFC-ASAP 407  ...