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NexKemia Acquires Assets of Eco-Captation, a Prominent Polystyrene Waste Recycler

(News | New Products)

January 29, 2023, Canada-based expandable polystyrene manufacturer NexKemia has finalized the purchase of Eco-Captation Canada-based expandable polystyrene manufacturer NexKemia has finalized the purchase of Eco-Captation, ...

The Role of Corona in Flexible Packaging Lamination Requires an Understanding of Filmic Substrates

(Surface Prep)

January 29, 2023, ... solvents, and both methods have advantages and disadvantages (Figures 2 and 3). Solvent-base lamination is typically used for retort applications or for very aggressive filling goods. Its higher initial ...

A New Generation of Hybrid Drive Technology

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, ... materials. A combination of continuous & vector drive technology – in re-registration mode – allows format independent converting by the use of a single tool circumference. The RSM-DIGI-VARICUT is based ...

Converting Machinery Built for Your Evolving Demands

(Coating/Laminating)

January 23, 2023, ... and unwinding, liquid coaters and more This is further augmented by Davis-Standard’s large installed equipment base, global sales and service teams, a continual focus on quality and timely delivery ...

Solutions for Guaranteed Adhesion

(Surface Prep)

January 23, 2023, ... treatment systems for delicate materials, foam, thick materials, and more Based in Hamburg, Germany, SOFTAL is represented in the North America by 3DT LLC of Germantown, Wisconsin. This strategic partnership ...

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, ...  One should calculate tension if no load cells are in place. For a dancer system, solve for the force in the plane of the web based on cylinder area, air pressure and mechanical geometry. In order to ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ...  One should calculate tension if no load cells are in place. For a dancer system, solve for the force in the plane of the web based on cylinder area, air pressure and mechanical geometry. In order to ...

TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Expanded “GeoPack” Sustainable Products Portfolio

(News | New Products)

January 04, 2023, TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider ...

Q&A: Paul Lembo of New Era Converting Machinery

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... needs. New Era has a great deal of experience with coating, laminating, calendering and drying systems for a wide variety of environments, with a customer base spanning most industries which handle materials ...

Pregis Introduces the Performance Flexibles Renew Series Film Solutions

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2022, ... option within resin-based packaging alternatives as the brand continues to expand across product lines. The newest addition to the Pregis Renew Series is designed specifically for critical flexible packaging ...

Recycling is Broken

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2022, ... is compostable packaging. Compostable packaging today is not limited to cardboard or paper-based products, but includes newly-developed compostable plastics and other flexible materials. Not only do the ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ...  With these limitations in mind, Hamburg-based SOFTAL Corona & Plasma developed its patented Linear Plasma system designed to raise the surface energy and adhesion properties of a wide variety of substrates. ...

Happy Birthday, Verner Eisby!

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2022, ... were based around a tour of potential customers and Verner spent many years visiting universities and institutes discussing his newly developed process.  Frank and I saw a lot of Europe in those days, ...

New Era Battery Q&A

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2022, ... needs. New Era has a great deal of experience with coating, laminating, calendering and drying systems for a wide variety of environments, with a customer base spanning most industries which handle materials ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... that are compatible and also requires more ink per print — which can drive up the cost of printing. A type of printing traditionally associated with solvent-based inks, gravure printing could be considered ...

OMNI Systems moves into Prime Labels with Martin Automatic and Mark Andy Technology

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... thin tape, over the top or bottom of the splice, or both, holds the splice together, which is required in applications where the thickness of overlapping webs is unacceptable, like film or paper-based ...

A Q&A With CMD on Pouch Converting Industry

(Bag Pouch)

October 09, 2022, ... waste based on 2021 and 2022 production reports. Q: What do converters tell you is their number one criterion when sourcing equipment? A: CMD regularly reaches out to converters, and they consistently ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... can provide cost savings. The addition of more material on a soft roll does not make a big effect on the interlayer pressure or stored MD strain. This is why tissue-base sheet rolls are often 10 foot in ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... substrate susceptible to volatile flavors and aromas. Custom-formulated coatings, specially-treated internal liners and the coating and laminating of base material with PE, PETE, EVOH and other plastic ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... material can provide cost savings. The addition of more material on a soft roll does not make a big effect on the interlayer pressure or stored MD strain. This is why tissue-base sheet rolls are often ...