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Nordson Introduces Polymer Processing Systems Group

(Flexpack News)

October 28, 2013, ... Nordson’s longstanding commitment to R&D will generate new melt stream components that benefit plastics processors and web converters by increasing production output, reducing downtime, eliminating waste, ...

New Epson Inkjet Technology Featured in Label Press

(Label/Tape News)

September 21, 2013, ... benefits include automatic monitoring, maintenance, and cleaning features; in-line corona treater and additional UV curing unit; easily accessible unwinder/rewinder with high-accuracy web guide; and high-capacity ...

FFEI Digital UV Press to Debut at PRINT 13

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2013, ... to traditional offline finishing. Features Xaar 1001 printhead, corona pre-treatment, web cleaning, intercolor pinning, and Adaptive Screening Technology, all standard. It uses specialist Uvijet Graphium ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... web slot die coater; 12 in. max. coated width; 1,000 fpm max. line speed; range of thicknesses: 0.5–10 mil; UV curing; QC: full physical and analytical capability CT | hot melt, slot die, spray SU | ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... medical/pharmaceutical, sanitary/disposables COATING | 1 hot melt narrow web slot die coater; 12 in. max. coated width; 1,000 fpm max. line speed; range of thicknesses: 0.5–10 mil; UV curing; QC: full ...

Bobst System Monitors Defects During Metallization

(Metallizing)

August 25, 2013, ... system that detects, counts, and categorizes pinholes and other defects from 0.1 mm upward, at full metallizer speed. Featuring an OD beam measuring up to 4.5 OD at 25 mm pitch with maximum web width ...

Teknek to Present Research at AIMCAL Conference

(News | New Products)

August 20, 2013, Company’s latest web cleaning findings will be presented in “Substrate Cleaning in a High Vacuum Environment”   RENFREWSHIRE, SCOTLAND | Teknek will introduce its latest research into web cleaning ...

Seven Win In-Mold Honors for Seventh Awards Competition

(Label/Tape)

August 05, 2013, Perhaps it was the roll of the dice for seven lucky winners in the In-Mold Decorating Assn.'s seventh annual Awards Competition–or was it genius? SCOTTSDALE, AZ | The In-Mold Decorating Assn. (IMDA) ...

Show Preview | What’s Behind the Curtain at Labelexpo Europe 2013

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2013, ... (Booth 6J130), a designer and manufacturer of specialty web converting and packaging equipment, will run a challenging polyurethane film on a Delta Mod-Tech custom converter. The system will feature ...

TRESU Launches Doctor Blades, Ink Supply System

(News | New Products)

June 10, 2013, ... to printing speeds to 500 mpm and cover all narrow and mid-web flexo printing and coating applications.  Patented rubber Seal System forms an airtight closure at the chamber sides, eliminating leakage. ...

FPA Issues Report on Consumer Perceptions of FlexPack

(Flexpack News)

June 02, 2013, Study covers positive attributes consumers perceive for flexible packaging across product categories   LINTHICUM, MD | The Flexible Packaging Association offers members Consumer Insights & Perceptions ...

Flexo Printing | Middle East Label Converter Adds Gallus ECS 340

(Label/Tape)

May 28, 2013, ... narrow web label presses installed in the Middle East, where the Swiss manufacturer is represented by Heidelberg ME. It was also the first of its type in the region, according to Kimoha’s managing director, ...

Show Preview | INFO*FLEX 2013

(Flexography)

April 03, 2013, ... and a social networking reception that will take place on Monday, right after INFO*FLEX.” FTA reports 1,700 attendees will be on hand, representing the tag and label; narrow, mid, and wide web; combination; ...

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

(Metallizing)

March 09, 2013, ... Super Film Ambalaj San. Tic. A.S., Gaziantep, Turkey, for metallizing 85-micron biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film for cut-and-stack labels converted by Webtech, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. ...

Flint Group Updates Digital Plates

(News | New Products)

February 18, 2013, ... to the plate. In a promotion, Flint is offering a free trial case of these plates to qualified printers. Interested printers may visit the Flint Group website at to request a free sample of plates and ...

AIMCAL Offers Updated Metallizing Reference

(Metallizing)

February 13, 2013, The 5th edition includes data on testing, contamination, web cleaning, planarization, heat stabilization, and much more   FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators ...

Another Review of Die Streaks

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 25, 2012, ... and the result is inconsistent thickness across the web.  As the web is wound onto a roll, after 10-15 cm (4"-6") of wrap, narrow gauge bands start to appear.  These bands can be 1-4 mm wide, and will ...

Coating | The Movement Toward Thinner Films and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2012, ... In addition, pinholes and defects can become more prevalent as there is less fluid to heal voids and hide contaminants. Enhanced web cleaning, liquid filtration, and air cleanliness can help maintain ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... and WS Packaging. This award is sponsored by Labels & Labeling, Label & Narrow Web, and NarroWeb Tech. Finalists for the New Innovation award are AVT (Advanced Vision Technology), EFI, and IPE (Innovaciones ...

Static Beat | S-Wrap Rollers

(Static-Beat)

July 12, 2012, The web exits S-wrapped rollers with static on both sides. How can we neutralize this static? Web cleaners often use S-wrapped tacky rollers to clean both sides of the web, and some machines use S-wrapped ...