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Labels | Western States Envelope & Label Adds Mark Andy Press

(Label/Tape)

July 08, 2012, New Performance Series press is delivering maximum productivity and value in every run. SUN PRAIRIE, WI | What can do a four-color changeover in three minutes, is virtually waste-free, and marries ...

PolyCello Invests in VISTAFLEX Flexographic Press from W&H

(News | New Products)

July 01, 2012, ... be installed at PolyCello has a 67-in. print width, performs automatic job changeovers, sets up and stores up to four jobs while the press is running, and is capable of speeds up to 800 mpm (2,624 fpm). ...

Flexonomics | Anilox Roll/Ink Selection

(Print)

July 01, 2012, ... in press, reducing changeover times and anilox roll inventory. Increased profitability—sell higher quality work, produce jobs faster, less ink consumed, increased printing capacity and more business. ...

Strong Sales for Mark Andy in Latin America

(Label/Tape)

June 19, 2012, ... Digital in Mexico. The company says the benefits of the Performance Series, including fast changeovers, reduced makereadies, and minimal waste, are appealing to profit-conscious business owners in the ...

Maguire Hopper Lid Is Patented

(Coating/Laminating)

May 29, 2012, ... Lift, a pneumatically powered system that speeds job or color changes for gravimetric blenders that have been deployed with loaders mounted atop the hopper lid. The system is said to reduce changeover ...

Experience Speaks | Rex Lane

(Experience Speaks)

May 16, 2012, ... entry, running presses, changeover times, material waste, product quality, inventory. We’re seeing enormous success with this. 14. Do you have a personal hero? Definitely Peyton Manning. I’m from Knoxville, ...

Rotoflex Redesigns VLI Finishing System

(News | New Products)

May 09, 2012, ... and maximizing setup and changeover efficiency. The VLI is available in widths to 28 in. (718 mm) and powered by Genesis, the Rotoflex advanced control system. "Changing dynamics in the printing and converting ...

Duncan Print Group Adds New Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105

(Carton Box)

March 27, 2012, ... impressed with the carousel unit, which holds up to four anilox rollers above the coating unit. This will dramatically improve the changeover time from conventional to UV printing. Another benefit will ...

On Print | Inkjet for Packaging

(Flexpack)

March 20, 2012, ... by the flexo, gravure, and offset OEMs at reducing set up and changeover times, is a push back on digital printing claims for large economical run lengths. Of course, while digital presses are mostly ...

Gralex Unwind Stands Allow One-Person Changes

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2012, SRS Series unwind stands have self-adjusting friction brakes, lightweight shaft and core chuck assembly, and require no tools for changeovers   LEWIS CENTER, OH | Model SRS stationary unwind stands ...

On Print | Inkjet and Beyond

(On Print)

February 13, 2012, ... control, combined with adoption of rapid changeover techniques, now have made the minimum run size much more dependent upon the machine options the owner has available, than on simple run-length economics. ...

Dyna-Purge System Purges High-Temp Resins

(Coating/Laminating)

February 08, 2012, ... is more effective than mechanical (abrasive) and chemical purging compounds for high-temperature resins, resulting in reduced scrap rates and improved changeover times." The company commissioned the ...

Coating Matters | How To Select a Fluid Coating Method

(Adhesive Coating)

December 14, 2011, ... mind the requirements of changeover, replacement parts, precision rolls, and process limitations (line speed and rheological design of the fluid). The decision of which fluid coating method to utilize ...

EFI Jetrion 4900 UV Inkjet Digital Label Press Offers In-Line Laser Finishing

(News | New Products)

November 21, 2011, ... along with substrate waste and inventory requirements while accommodating a diversity of substrates. No additional plates, dies, changeovers, and make-ready labor is required, says the company. The system ...

Flexographic Printing: A Push for Growth

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... helped make our printing operation more efficient by reducing waste and energy consumption.” Plant manager Rick Heck adds, “The startup went very well. Production speeds are up. Changeover times are ...

Blade Exchanger Cuts Setup Times

(Knives)

June 30, 2011, ... in razor blade exchanger. Exchanger is attached to the positioning carriage of the cutter adjustment and moves together with it. Company says automatic changeover process reduces setup times and increases ...

Slitter Is Accurate & Robust

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... control system incorporates twin-axis digital servo control for both indexing and cutting, said to result in highly accurate slitting. Robust machine is suited for heavy-duty, 24-hr operation, with changeover ...

Technical Report: Up & Running

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... lots of changeovers. Automate the Cutoff To make the most of the turret's time-saving capabilities, state-of-the-art technologies work together to fully automate the cutoff and transfer process between ...

Reduce Downtime With Automation

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, The Titan CT610 automatic turret slitter/rewinder is designed for high volume output with consistent turret changeover times of 20 sec. Standard features The Titan CT610 automatic turret slitter/rewinder ...

Mark Andy Given FTA Technical Innovation Award

(Flexography)

May 04, 2011, ... has done just that. The simplicity of operation, rapid changeovers, and drastically reduced waste have proven to users that a capital investment in new technology can be profitable." Entries were judged ...