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Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

September 22, 2014, ... at the beginning and end of a roll. Of course, the steady-state continuous flow in between starting and stopping has been discussed at length and has its own issues to deal with. But what special issues ...

Show Preview | CPP EXPO & GRAPH EXPO 2014 Cover Printing & Converting Technologies

(Trends/Management)

September 11, 2014, ... solution plus Proactive server and Harlequin raster image processor. It prints at up to 25 fpm in continuous feed mode and handles a variety of media.   QuadTech (Booth 3740) will present its in-line ...

Maxson Sheeter Is Suited for Lenticular Plastic

(News | New Products)

September 07, 2014, ...  The SDFK sheeter can handle cut lengths from 11–2,000 in. (279–51,000 mm) at speeds to 300 fpm (90 mpm). A continuous operating system is provided that allow sheeted material to be accumulated until ...

DUNMORE Offers Smartphone App for Label Converters

(Label/Tape)

September 02, 2014, Roll-to-roll calculator for processors of continuous web substrates quickly offers data including roll outside diameter, roll length, yield, and more   BRISTOL, PA | DUNMORE Corp., a global supplier ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2014, ... over the web downstream of the ovens and is connected to a steam source supplying continuous saturated steam at a nominal pressure (see Figure 3). This technique, although relatively inexpensive, has ...

Rethinking the Ban on EPS

(News | New Products)

August 11, 2014, ... an EPS recycling drive every two weeks. Baltimore Washington Medical Center recycles its cafeteria EPS waste continuously. Winnetka, IL, offers a year-round EPS drop-off at its Public Works building ...

Particles in Fluid Coating

(Mark's Coating Matters)

August 11, 2014, ... larger gaps, and static mixing elements to reduce continuous coating defects on the substrate. Viscosity Shifts. If particles are not evenly distributed within a fluid, the viscosity can vary and coating ...

Apple Converting Adds Real-Time Inspection System

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2014, ... has added the Shark 4000 100% inspection system as part of the company’s quality process. This state-of-the-art inspection system continuously inspects material and identifies both random and repeating ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... and users for continuous web substrates. It is available for use on iPhones and Android devices and can be downloaded at the booth, which live demonstrations will held. The DUNMORE Roll-to-Roll calculator ...

Striving to Improve

(Static-Beat)

July 17, 2014, ... for continuous improvement. I personally find high value in getting away for a few days to focus on learning more about electrostatic theories, technologies and applications. I attended the 2014 Electrostatics ...

Converting Headaches? Get Relief at CPP EXPO's PFFC-Sponsored Technical Session

(Trade Shows)

July 13, 2014, ... and labels 3. Overcoating—continuous and spot 4. Adding real 3D features 5. Customer value C20 Digital Printing for Packaging and Labels Monday, September 29, 4 P.M.—5 P.M. Room 504D Are you a commercial ...

Streak Formation

(Mark's Coating Matters)

May 13, 2014, ... is for agglomeration or fluid flow variation. This includes the pump, piping, slot die entrance, distribution manifold, flow compression zones, distribution slot onto the substrate, and all continuous ...

Agglomerates

(Mark's Coating Matters)

April 23, 2014, ...  If agglomeration is occurring at the coating head, coating defects may be presented on the web. Agglomeration may show up as continuous coating streaks or solid particles that release over time. Continuous ...

Coating Matters | Designing Equipment for Fluid Flow

(Coating/Laminating)

April 22, 2014, In premetered coating, a slot die is the control valve that turns fluid flow through a pipe into a precise, flat, and even coating on a continuous substrate. How does a chunk of metal do this? If you' ...

Amcor Flexibles Wins Two Alufoil Trophies

(Flexpack)

April 21, 2014, Awards for EMEND Tri-pack Formpack with peelable lidding and Belmoca coffee capsules ZURICH, SWITZERLAND | Amcor Flexibles is the recipient of two awards in the prestigious Alufoil Trophy 2014 organized ...

Dominion Packaging Installs Masterwork Folder/Gluer

(Carton Box)

March 26, 2014, ... expectations of its customers. “A driving force behind our company is the idea of continuous improvement,” says Hawkins. “As such, we are always interested in and actively pursue innovative packaging ...

Defects in Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

March 24, 2014, ... to defect identification and developing a path forward for analysis. So what mechanisms cause defects to occur? Some defects are continuous and some are random. Continuous defects can be streaks or ribbing ...

CEMA Opens Registration for Seminars

(News | New Products)

February 22, 2014, ... and rewinding of paper, film, nonwovens, and other continuous flexible materials. The presentations take attendees from unwind to rewind—covering the basics in technology and best practices for all involved ...

Coating Matters | Intermittent Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 16, 2013, ... a start and stop. In patch coating, this occurs more often than at the beginning and end of a roll. Of course the steady-state continuous flow in between starting and stopping has been discussed at length ...

TLMI Honors Supplier of the Year

(Label/Tape News)

November 10, 2013, ... volunteer service and dedication to TLMI, as well as to the greater industry. Criteria for winning the award include service to TLMI on the association’s board and committees and continuous commitment ...