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Web Lines | Action Plan for Baggy Webs

(Web Handling)

August 16, 2016, Bagginess is not easily measured, but here are some methods to compare low, moderate, and high levels of bagginess. Bagginess is not easily measured, but here are some methods to compare low, moderate, ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... and INXFlex UV low migration inks for packaging printers are ITX-free and suitable for indirect food contact. LEARN MORE   iSys Label (Booth 6413) will introduce the LUNA 850 desktop cut sheet printer ...

Amacoil Reports Precision Motion Drive System

(Controls)

August 06, 2016, The Precision Motion Drive System is programmable, flexible, and provides 7–800 lbs of axial thrust ASTON, PA | Amacoil/Uhing announces the Precision Motion Drive System, a Model RG rolling ring linear ...

Maxson HMI Said to Boost Productivity

(Carton Box)

July 11, 2016, Sheeter operators reportedly can view and make adjustments easily with Human Machine Interface WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Company has introduced a Human Machine Interface said to boost ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... blades flex or bend less, to keep the optimum contact angle against the anilox or printing cylinder, reportedly creating the perfect wipe condition. It will help against common problems in flexo printing ...

Coating | Solution Delivery for High-Precision Coating, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2016, ... engineering roles at several other locations, including Ferrania, Italy, and Rochester, NY. Arndorfer earned his B.S. in chemical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Contact him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...

Slot Die Coating Technology

(Mark's Coating Matters)

July 16, 2014, ... form an ideal geometry between the substrate and the die lips. This can be accomplished with numerous coating techniques: 1. Wipe/Contact (Direct & Indirect). Direct coating, in which material is applied ...

Web Lines | Wrinkling?

(Web Handling)

May 18, 2014, Can we predict differences in wrinkle sensitivity of different products? Here are 3 simple tests. Can we predict differences in wrinkle sensitivity of different products? Wrinkle models can help. ...

On Print | Measuring Print Quality Within and Across Platforms

(On Print)

February 19, 2014, A print quality measurement service provides a method to quantify press performance “If you can’t measure it, you can’t control it” is a basic manufacturing axiom, applied to many components of a modern ...

Dover Flexo Electronics Debuts Torque Controller

(News | New Products)

September 10, 2013, The EasyWeb open loop torque controller maintains tension with roll diameter calculator and features a simple user interface.   ROCHESTER, NH | Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) used an animated simulation ...

Show Preview | CPP EXPO and PRINT 13 Share a Stage

(Print)

August 07, 2013, One badge gives you access to both events at Chicago’s McCormick Place, where PFFC’s expert columnists will conduct educational sessions. Visit PFFC at Booth 1581. A strategic alliance between H.A. ...

Coating Matters | Slot Die Design Considerations

(Coating/Laminating)

July 01, 2013, ... has 14+ years of slot die coating experience and troubleshooting. He is the author of PFFC's Coating Matters column. Contact him at 715-456-9545; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; www.coatingtechservice.com. ...

The Future of Fluid Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2013, ... your business. If you are interested in discussing this concept further, contact Mark D. Miller, Founder and CEO of Coating Tech Service, LLC (www.coatingtechservce.com) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...

Web Handling Q&A on Lateral Web Movement

(Web Handling)

October 18, 2012, ... to how a web tracks if its angle of approach is not parallel to the roller's surface vectors. The asymmetric baggy web presents a slight curvature at the point of contact leading to the next portion of ...

Web Lines | Why Avoid Nips?

(Web Handling)

September 24, 2012, I recently posted my top three blind recommendations for any process. If you are a long-time reader of Web Lines, you will know why to avoid nips and use bigger cores, but if not, here is a quick refresher ...

Slot Die Coating | The Pressure Is On

(Adhesive Coating)

December 01, 2011, ... techniques: Wipe/Contact (Direct & Indirect) | Direct coating, in which material is applied directly to a substrate supported by a backup roll, achieves coating thicknesses as low as 0.00075 in. (18 ...

Web Handling: Top 7 Causes of Wrinkles

(Web Handling)

October 09, 2011, ... on one side of the car than the other, so the car turns naturally inward on the oval track. Likewise, the web will “turn” if the roll is bigger on one side than the other. When the web contacts the following ...

Web Lines: Limitations of Vacuum Pull Rollers

(Web Handling)

February 28, 2011, ...  Web handling expert Tim Walker, president of TJWalker+Assoc., has 25 years of experience in web processes, education, development, and production problem solving. Contact him at 651-686-5400; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; ...

Web Lines: Blow Away Your Roller

(Web Handling)

December 31, 2010, ... or air turns with a smaller radius. In designing air turns, there are two approaches: Partial lubrication for reduced friction contact Full lubrication to a target non-contacting float height  ...

Web Lines: Q&A on Roller Deflection

(Web Handling)

October 31, 2010, ... spans into rollers. Web handling expert Tim Walker, president of TJWalker+Assoc., has 25 years of experience in web processes, education, development, and production problem solving. Contact him ...