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Auto Industry Applications Drive P-S Tape Markets

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, ... it is fair to say nearly all auto industry usage is characterized by added-value features — provided either via the tape or foam laminate's construction (particularly the adhesive's properties) or, at a ...

Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, The most popular session at the 2003 TAPPI PLACE Conference and GLOBAL HOT MELT Symposium was the Converter Spotlight organized and chaired by Rory Wolf of Enercon Industries Corporation. The most popular ...

Meeting the Need

(Materials)

September 30, 2003, ... is called ideal for food, dairy, lidding, coffee, personal care, pharmaceutical, board lamination, and electronic applications. The films reportedly provide excellent oxygen barrier properties as well ...

Products

(Magazine)

September 29, 2003, ... for a DC input/output operation. Electronics and coil windings are hermetically sealed against hostile environments to IEC standard IP-68. Through-bore design allows for air purging of sensor's bearings ...

Pay Attention to Tension

(Archive)

August 31, 2003, ... the least affected by low tension. The score knife presses perpendicular to the web tension, so the fracture stress is fairly independent of web tension. With shear slitting, the entry angle is important ...

EPA Considering NJ Model for Regulating Reactive Chemicals

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ...  Now the Bush Administration is considering the New Jersey regulations as a starting point for Federal regulation of chemicals that can explode when inadvertently exposed to air or water or when mixed ...

Breaking New Ground

(Flexpack)

August 31, 2003, With its recent purchase of the new PCMC Evolution, The Prairie State Group hopes to pave the way for a flexible packaging revolution. With its recent purchase of the new PCMC Evolution, The Prairie State ...

Products

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, New from: Amacoil, Amplas, Appleton, Bosch Rexroth, Bunting, CMC Cevenini, Contech, ControlAir, Conversource, Convertech, Daetwyler, Davis-Standard, Dusenbery, Dynaspede, EDI, EGS, Enercon, Exair, Flexo ...

Tag & Label Industry Timeline

(Tapes)

August 27, 2003, ... label industry. Here are some important dates: 1845 Rubber-based p-s adhesives developed for surgical/medical cloth tapes. (Source: Klein, B. 1994. They Built an Industry. Lima, OH: Fairway Press.) ...

Products

(Magazine)

July 31, 2003, ... DC operation and comes equipped with a 12-V air compressor for operating the pneumatic tooth release mechanism. Rewind Extensible Materials Continuously Faustel Inc., Germantown, WI; 262/253-3333; ...

Active Packaging

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... goods; higher-priced technologies are used in reusable transport cards; airlines are experimenting with RFID tags for luggage traceability and management; and the US military is using RFID tags for logistics ...

Avery Dennison to Sell European Package Label Biz

(News | New Products)

July 22, 2003, ... of $25 million to $30 million, which would impact third quarter 2003 results if the deal is finalized on or before September 27, 2003.... Adds Philip M. Neal, Avery Dennison chairman and CEO, "Divesting ...

Winding Better Rolls

(Archive)

May 31, 2003, ... (non-cylindricity), wrinkling, excessive air entrainment, and loose winds. Understanding the importance of winding entry span length and the use of nip and gap rollers at winding will lower your waste ...

Products

(Magazine)

May 31, 2003, New from: Anderson & Vreeland, Anver, Automation Products, Banner Engineering, Belcom, Bosch Rexroth, Control Instruments, Converter Accessory Corp., Creo, Exair, Force Control Industries, Fusion UV, ...

First Quarter Performance Mixed

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2003, ... L. Wambold, Pactiv's chairman and CEO. Pactiv, a $2.9 billion company, is a leading provider of advanced packaging solutions for the consumer, foodservice/food packaging, and protective/flexible packaging ...

Despite Problems, China Presents Hot Market for Packaging

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, ... certainly has stirred from its slumber and awakened in many areas. In the approximately 25 years since the death of Chairman Mao and the drastic shift away from his policies, China has become an important ...

Can't Touch This (Web): Part

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, ... defects. A long web span is an effective sail, fluttering in any ambient airflow. Due to tracking, wrinkling, and airflow sensitivity, I usually recommend keeping unsupported span lengths to less than ...

Products

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, ... and prepress trade shops. Reprocess Materials without Stopping Production Munchy, Norwood, NJ; 201/767-1921; munchy.com The K40 aqua-cooled system is available in a range including both air and water ...

New Products for the Converting Industry

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... proximity coating. Pre-metered system applies fluids to the web at a constant rate and permits precise control over coat weight and cross-web distribution. Enclosed unit prevents airborne contamination ...

New Products for the Converting Industry (2 of 2)

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... Flint Ink, Future Designs, Ihara, Integrated Technology, Kohli Industries, Mach III, MACtac, Marsden, Mohawk Paper, National Adhesives, Nordson, Precision AirConvey, Prime UV, Raflatac, Riverwood, SATO ...