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Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 2

(Coating/Laminating)

November 11, 2013, ... system, the substrate in question, and the overall control system. In the current state of the art, a rotary rod slot die is utilized in combination with a rubber backing roll to provide high precision, ...

Sercos to Present Multi-Vendor Demo at Upcoming Show

(Drives/Motors)

November 06, 2013, ... also contains components from Bihl+Wiedemann, Hilscher, and Vision & Control. The demo will illustrate how different processes within a machine can be precisely regulated, how web transport and processing ...

Webtech Labels Orders Grafotronic Re-Inspection Machine

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

October 29, 2013, ... will further add value to our stringent quality controls especially for the 100% inspection of pharmaceutical labels,” says Amar B. Chhajed, managing director, Webtech Labels Pvt. Ltd. Håkan Sundqvist, ...

Wipak UK Expands Flexible Packaging Production

(News | New Products)

October 24, 2013, ... moving splice table to meet the expanding production requirements of the group’s UK facility. The slitter also will have an unwind and rewind static control system and will be capable of processing materials ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... an energy station (eBeam or UV) to cure the final product structure and morphology. In addition to adhesive delivery and curing capability, standard web handling equipment and controls are required to ...

SAM, NA - A New Player in the USA for Cast Film & Extrusion Coating Equipment

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

October 10, 2013, ... Another very positive aspect of the line that may go unnoticed is that in addition to HMI computer console which controls all the line functions, several "old-style" push-button type control panels are ...

Screen USA Rolls Out UV Inkjet Label System

(Label/Tape News)

October 09, 2013, ... into the press, including proprietary printhead control technology, wide-gamut UV inks, and color management technology. Print speed is 164 fpm. Two options are expected in 2014: The ability to connect ...

Rondo-Pak Announces New Plant in Puerto Rico

(Carton Box News)

October 08, 2013, ... biotech, and medical device industries, has opened a manufacturing and distribution facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Reportedly, the new location will offer world-class climate controlled manufacturing ...

PCT Celebrates an Important Anniversary

(Curing)

October 07, 2013, ... over the past ten years include a patented integrated shield roll design, in which a temperature controlled roll supports material as it moves through the curing process while simultaneously providing ...

Esko & Wink Stanzwerkzeuge Partner on Label Solution

(Die-Cutting News)

October 05, 2013, ... the number of horizontal lines and evenly distributes cutting pressure. When coupled with the tools in Esko’s Digital Flexo Suite, efficiency in producing printing plates and control processes is increased ...

New Solventless Laminator Available from Karlville

(Coating/Laminating News)

October 02, 2013, Line includes LM-SF1000T and LM-SF1300T (Turret Type) and LM-SF1000S and LM-SF1300S (Single Shaft) MIAMI, FL | Karlville Development and Webcontrol have introduced the new Solventless Laminator LM-SF1000T ...

PECO Introduces New Bag Machine

(Bag Pouch News)

October 02, 2013, ... of 600 ft/min on the QBX2 bag machine due to its integrated design approach, which includes longer dwell times, improved tension control, and seal cooling. Like all FAS bag machines, the QBX2 features ...

Gibson Box Switches to Automated Gluing System

(Carton Box News)

September 30, 2013, ... have to keep a close eye on labor costs, and adhesive costs continue to rise as well. The EGS has helped us control both, and customers are commenting on the high quality of our work. This machine is a ...

On Print | Impact of 3-D Printing on the Converting Industry

(On Print)

September 26, 2013, ... two-dimensional world. Let me explain. The term 3-D printing often covers all layer-by-layer, computer-controlled additive manufacturing methods within a fixed volume defined by the width and length ...

TAPPI Extrusion Coating Short Course

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 25, 2013, ... of equipment, materials and processing.  Sam, as well as Scott Weber of Lyondell-Basell, did an excellent job of bringing the extruder adapter into focus as a primary tool for controlling the extrusion ...

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 4

(Web Lines)

September 23, 2013, ... is complicated. However, by understanding these four fundamental areas of winding [1) wound-on tension, 2) profiled control of tension and nip load, 3) understanding the transitions to wound-in stresses, ...

Macro Engineering & Technology Redesigns Extruder

(Flexpack News)

September 21, 2013, ...  All the controls are mounted to the frame of each extruder and can be configured in different positions to suit specific extruder layouts. The compact design of the C-series paired with its configurable ...

New Epson Inkjet Technology Featured in Label Press

(Label/Tape News)

September 21, 2013, ... 11 PrecisionCore print chip modules (totaling 52,800 nozzles) said to deliver precise quality with fine, multi-size dot control and high native resolution. The linehead is designed to work with company’s ...

Colordyne to Showcase New Digital Printing System

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2013, ... and AzTECH manufactured the web handling system, which includes 10-in. maximum web width and precision servo web control with an operator touch screen. The printing system integrates LasX Industries' V400 ...

Coating Matters | The Wizard Behind the Curtain

(Coating/Laminating)

September 15, 2013, ... spinning out of control, but the distance is just right and the free fall is intentional. A good example is the use of a slot die to coat fluid with the process technique of curtain coating (see Figure ...