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A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

January 30, 2006, ... the results of preliminary data and analysis and introduces the notion of using low friction coatings as an alternative to addressing melt fracture elimination. This developmental work has shown that ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

December 21, 2005, ... appropriate measurement solutions. Ultimately, a number of alternative sensor technologies always exist. The potential is also possible to use several types on one line such as a combination of GBS, x-ray, ...

Mohawk Receives Green Power Leadership Award

(Archive)

December 21, 2005, ... track record in green power procurement. Mohawk is the only paper mill in the U.S. to use wind energy to manufacture paper. In 2004, Mohawk first began using the pollution-free alternative energy source ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2005, ... of the converter. This paper provides a discussion of the alternatives available to the converting industry. All the heat seal coatings discussed will contain many of the following components: resins; ...

E-waste Recycling Legislation Could Frame Waste Management Debate

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... collection and management of electronic waste. Alternatively, manufacturers, retailers, and local governments would have the option of establishing their own voluntary collection and recycling program ...

Positive Projections

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... cups, and blister cards. While plastic alternatives do compete with these products, the presence of key uses where paperboard remains favored (e.g., small multi-packs, package shipping, and ice cream tubs) ...

New Products, Part 2

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... Alternative Tidland, Camas, WA; 800/426-1000; tidland.com The Online Shaft Configurator software identifies lightweight shaft alternatives for unwind and rewind applications. By entering basic requirements ...

Communication from the PLACE div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

March 30, 2005, ... openings. One desirable attribute of cast film versus alternative methods of fabrication is film flatness. While internal flow geometry of cast film dies can theoretically be designed to give uniform flow ...

RFID: Beyond the Mandate

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... loss of marketing "real estate" on the primary or secondary package. Another alternative is to become knowledgeable about RFID and offer RFID testing services. RFID is fickle, and environmental conditions ...

New Products

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... company’s Performance Series knifeholders. Operators now can move manual knifeholders in seconds with no tools. Available on all new systems or as a retrofit. Roll Splitter Low-Cost Alternative Precision ...

Rotary Screen Printing's Contribution to RFID, Part

(Archive)

January 30, 2005, ... Growth The growth of the RFID market depends a lot on reducing the size of the chip - or finding an alternative solution to the chip. That's because the chip makes up such a big proportion of the label' ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

January 30, 2005, ... with suppliers; full utilization of global network; technical innovations and process enhancements; and competitive sourcing of alternative solutions. He adds, however, that the whole supply chain of printed ...

New Product Digest, Part 1

(Magazine)

November 29, 2004, New products from: Rotatek, HCI Converting Equipment Co., Maguire Products, Sterling Toggle, Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering, NexGen Enviro Systems, Pinnacle Converting Equipment, Davis-Standard, Agfa, ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... topcoated, conformable product is positioned as a lower-cost alternative for semi-squeeze p-s applications on PE or PP containers. Said to offer high printability with conventional UV and water-based flexo ...

Materials

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... alternative to MEK or aggressive solvent-based inks and said to be ideal for printing on heat-sensitive materials. Scented Inks Enhance Brands Flint Ink, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; 734/622-6000; flintink.com ...

Products

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... widths at production speeds to 1,500 fpm. Does not require a center shaft support. Winder is said to be an economical, high-speed alternative to using two side-by-side winders for achieving the same results. ...

Getting Better with Time

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... the printed job requires any resistance properies, or if the printed material will be exposed to the outdoor environment. As for the environment, it's no secret water-based inks have been a top alternative ...

What Is Cationic UV Technology?

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... where it can be used, cationic UV technology offers an excellent alternative to free radical UV polymerizeable systems. Dr. Richard M. Podhajny has been in the packaging and printing industry for ...

Legislative Outlook for 2004

(Magazine)

December 31, 2003, ... proposal that would require, but not mandate, chemical plants to consider using safer technologies and less toxic alternatives, the approach favored by Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ) but opposed by industry. ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... From my point of view, we will get a high quality machine for less money compared to other alternatives.” The 1,250-mm-wide press uses sleeves for both the anilox rollers and plate cylinders. It is ...