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Web Lines | Curl Mechanics Pt. 1—Machine Direction Curl

(Coating/Laminating)

July 08, 2013, ... side of the higher tension, higher strain web. If 1-mil and 2-mil polyester webs were laminated with each having 1PLI tension, the thinner 1-mil web would have higher strain at bonding, relax more when ...

Heraeus Material Has Low Surface Resistance

(Materials)

June 26, 2013, ... in touch screens and membrane switches. When applied to plastics and glass, it is said to offer a smooth and thin conductive film, and it can be printed by traditional methods including gravure and slot ...

SPE Announces FlexPackCon 2013

(Flexpack News)

June 09, 2013, ... area), October 8–10, 2013.  The keynote speaker will be Jonathan Melnick of Lux Research, discussing “The Innovation Imperative: Why Big Forces Demand Change in the Packaging of Small Things.” Melnick ...

Inventory Management | Why MRO & Spare Parts Inventory Is Different

(Trends/Management)

June 06, 2013, ... unit. Not only do these techniques not work with MRO and spare parts inventory, their application can actually be damaging. And not just through excess stock or increased risk. Think about the time, ...

Labels | Market Update on IML & Sleeve Technologies

(Label/Tape)

June 03, 2013, ... Verstraete), particularly for high-volume new products (Joerg Hofmann, Innovia Films). Michael Demchinski, Taghleef Industries, suggested that thin-walled containers could go as low as 40-50 micron in ...

Contract Converter Installs Titan Duplex Slitter/Rewinder

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2013, ... market demands of our business, “ he added. "Our first concern is always the quality of the reels which we supply. The new developments that are integral within the Titan SR9 were particularly important ...

General Converting Installs Speedmaster XL 106

(Carton Box News)

May 23, 2013, ... cosmetics, clothing, housewares, pet products, pharmaceuticals, automotive, office and school, and DVD packaging. The company also provides die-cutting, folding and gluing, as well as co-packing and fulfillment ...

Global Packaging Alliance Meeting Strengthens Cooperation

(Green Converting)

May 22, 2013, ... across the value chain. Global brand manufacturers particularly benefit from the collective experience of the packaging manufacturers organized within the framework of the GPA.” According to some estimates, ...

Pregis Introduces Sheet Foam with Multidirectional Stretch

(First Glance)

May 22, 2013, ... very thing that causes damage. Our new, softer Stretchfoam with its high COF and clean, white appearance delivers both performance and protection,” explained Daché Davidson, director of marketing, Pregis. ...

Nordmeccanica SpA a Laminating Powerhouse

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 20, 2013, ... insulation and bullet-proof products. The best place to start is that Nordmeccanica’s philosophy is standardization… something the Italians call “Integration”.  They do not make one-of-a-kind, custom ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ...  not just small packages that good things come in—it's clever ones, too," US Senator Chris Coons said. "The AidPod is proof that the combination of ingenuity, innovation, and inspiration is powerful enoug ...

Allied Development Offers Study on Foodservice Packaging

(Flexpack News)

May 12, 2013, ... of foodservice packaging items within the US will reach US$11.5 billion by 2017. The total market Value of foodservice packaging will increase at an average annual rate of 3.3% through 2017, slightly faster ...

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 3

(Web Handling)

May 08, 2013, In Part 3 of this four-part series, web handling expert Tim Walker answers the question: How do dimensional changes within a roll (e.g., compression) change roll strains and stresses? In Part 3 of ...

Jennerjahn Saves Time On New Control Platform Implementation

(Controls News)

April 30, 2013, ... standard controls enclosures on the JLS-120 for this job. Adams continues, “The integrated safety features on the Siemens S7-300 PLC, plus the ability to execute a position move within the drive and also ...

The Future of Fluid Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2013, ... Expectations are increasing for coated products as diverse as optical film and battery technology. The product performance is going up, while the price is being driven lower. With increased speeds, thinner ...

ITW Dynatec's Adhesive Applicator Offers Streak-Free Result

(Adhesive Coating)

April 17, 2013, ... to 1,000 mpm or more. Applicator is called ideal for heat sensitive materials such as thin PP and PE films, and unit is said to provide consistent coating on irregular surfaces. Coat weight and coverage ...

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 ...

T.W. Parkers Installs Gallus Flexo Presses

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2013, ... to run at high speed. Specified with eight UV-flexo stations, cold foil laminating, automatic register, and two die stations, the Gallus EM 430 S is something of a hybrid, with servo drive, and crucially ...

Pregis Offers Predictive Tech Support

(Carton Box News)

February 26, 2013, ... cushioning equipment, for example, the company’s extensive database is able to predict when certain parts should be switched out before they fail. The objective is to be able to execute the service within ...

Davis-Standard Upgrades Coating & Pelletizing Lab

(Coating)

February 22, 2013, ... customers to test winding of stretch films in widths to 20 in. (0.5 m). Trial capabilities include coreless or thin core, conventional or pre-stretch films. Also tested on this line is technology for pre-stretching ...