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New Book on Coating and Drying Defects

(Archive)

October 04, 2006, "Coating and Drying Defects: Troubleshooting Operating Problems, 2nd ed.," by Edgar B. Gutoff and Edward D. Cohen, provides manufacturing and quality control personnel, equipment operators and supervisors, ...

Turning Defects into Perfection

(Magazine)

August 31, 2002, ... customers of print defects still arise and can be a major cause for concern. One company in the South African market that is aware of these factors and is working to ensure that quality remains a standard ...

Slitter Savvy: Visual Roll Defects & Remedies

(Magazine)

July 31, 2001, ... poorly made splices, or unmarked splices. Remedies: Reduce bad material in parent roll to a minimum. Determine if web breaks are due to defects in material or winder and correct problem. Starred ...

Vision-Based System Wins the Battle Against Defects

(Magazine)

December 31, 1999, ... is designed to automatically detect defects in the printing process. Ultra Flex sells to Fortune 500 companies within the food service and textile industries. The company has more than 250 workers and ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, ... to defects in the subsequent processes. How Does Contamination Reach the Web Material? Now that we have discussed the most common contaminants that cause defects or lower the quality of production, ...

Optimize PEM Fuel Cell Loadings with Continuous Monitoring & Control

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2024, ... Pt, Ir, or exploring other fuel cell loadings, NEX LS provides: Continuous monitoring of loadings to identify critical defects immediately — NEX LS is an in-line system that streamlines production ...

Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 06, 2024, ... can help optimize the cutting process for different materials and applications. These adjustments allow for greater precision and efficiency, reducing the risk of defects and enhancing overall productivity. ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(Surface Prep)

September 29, 2024, ... static electricity are essential to ensuring quality and efficiency. Even microscopic contaminants can lead to defects, affecting battery performance and safety. Simco-Ion, a leader in static control, ...

Converter Requirements Toward Inks and Printability

(Bag Pouch)

September 22, 2024, ... they migrate to the surface of the substrate, the greasy nature of these substances can result in difficulties in ink adhesion and print defects. Some inks also contain slip additives which, when combined ...

Eaglewood Technologies Announces Label Expo Plans

(News | New Products)

August 20, 2024, ... the BIDs on HP Indigo assets without any consumables and zero VOC's. Extend the life of BIDs and reduce or eliminate print defects. Eaglewood Technologies is the recipient of the FTA Technical Innovation ...

I.D. Images Invests in BW Converting’s Baldwin Guardian PQV

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2024, ...  The integration of the advanced PQV technology marked a pivotal turning point for I.D. Images, leading to heightened operational efficiency and the complete eradication of print defects. It set a new ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... corrugated equipment can identify patterns, predict maintenance needs and detect defects early in the production line, reducing costly errors and improving product quality. Al can also facilitate predictive ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, ... electricity are essential to ensuring quality and efficiency. Even microscopic contaminants can lead to defects, affecting battery performance and safety. Simco-Ion, a leader in static control, and Teknek, ...

Measuring the Coating Window: Simplify the Concept with Mapping

(Coating/Laminating)

June 23, 2024, ... most useful way to understand what is going on at the coating head. A coating window is a two dimensional map of which combinations of settings give uniform coatings and which give defects. Most people ...

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2024, ... migrate to the surface of the substrate this can result in ink adhesion difficulties and print defects. Some ink may also contain slip additives which, when combined with the filmic slip additives, softens ...

ROTOCON assists TubePac International establish globally competitive tube manufacturing facility

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2024, ... and remove any detected defects in the text, graphics, color variations, variable data, or 1D and 2D codes to meet the stringent quality standards demanded by the cosmetics and personal care sectors. ROTOCON’s ...

HOW TO: Add Web Cleaning on a Budget With Jemmco, LLC

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... the cleanliness of a substrate is crucial to achieving high-quality results and customer satisfaction. Every imperfection, no matter how small, can lead to defects, wasted materials, and compromised product ...

HOW TO: Dual Layer Plasma Release Coatings for Curing Oven Rollers

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... Web defects, inconsistent tension, and buildup on roller surfaces are often at the top of the list of causes of these interruptions. Battling these issues can be a monumental task at times. Most web ...

Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, ... yet effective means to prevent costly issues such as poor adhesion, excessive waste, ink rub-off and coating defects stemming from inadequate wettability. Measuring Surface Tension The industry-standard ...

Understanding Anilox Scoring: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 01, 2024, ... between the blade and anilox, causing damage. Defective Anilox Rolls:
Anilox rolls may have defects such as recast or slag, which can damage the cell walls. Engraving irregularities, especially on lower ...