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Multipack Juices It Up

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2010, ... and coating passes, but in addition a metallized film's barrier properties also can be increased, as topcoating immediately after metallizing protects the metallized surface from microscratches and defects ...

AIMCAL Awards

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2010, ... properties also can be increased as topcoating immediately after metallizing protects the metallized surface from microscratches and defects caused by roller contact and downstream processing. Among ...

Two Inspection Systems Available

(New Products)

February 28, 2010, ... measures color information in the printed image. SpectralCam delivers L*a*b* data for precise, cost-effective color management. An offline inspection system detects such subtle variances as logo defects, ...

Technical Report: Thin Coating Challenges

(Coatings)

January 31, 2010, ... Method Capability Coating Method Capability The first challenge is to ensure the coating applicator can apply the thin coating solution with no defects. Each coating method has a coatability window, ...

Inspect In-Line

(New Products)

January 31, 2010, ... on company's QC-In-Line concept. Compact camera systems are placed in-line with production process, allowing problems to be identified instantly for fast correction. Reportedly, even random defects are ...

QC for Nips

(Controls)

December 31, 2009, ... color variation results to a color correlation chart (conceptually similar to interpreting Litmus paper). Variations in pressure that lead to defects in papermaking, converting, and printing can be ...

Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box Products)

November 30, 2009, AICC Awards Showcase Corrugated ALEXANDRIA, VA | The Assn. of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) announced the winners of its 14th Intl. Corrugated AICC Awards Showcase Corrugated ALEXANDRIA, VA ...

Films 101: Back to Basics

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... their clarity and thinness mean most defects are more apparent. Rolls of film generally have to be suspended following production because laying them down, even on smooth surfaces, can cause damage and ...

Don’t Miss Upcoming Web Handling Workshop

(Yo's Yarns)

November 11, 2009, ... process designs while also providing practical steps to eliminate waste from web breaks, deformation, scratches, alignment errors, wrinkles, and roll defects. And lab demonstrations will allow everyone ...

AIMCAL-PFFC Web Drying 101 Webinar

(News | New Products)

November 03, 2009, ... Edgar Gutoff and Dr. Edward Cohen. This webinar on drying gives an overview of the drying of coated webs and of the defects that frequently arise during drying. It starts with the methods of supplying ...

Paperboard Packager Gets Results with AVT Inspection Solution

(News Eclips)

November 01, 2009, ...  “Our clients are very pleased with our quality control initiatives. Since installing the Orion system, our delivery of millions of packages shows zero defects.” The PrintVision/Orion is a new innovative ...

Cores | The Foundation of Winding

(Web Lines)

October 31, 2009, ... cores or non-uniform materials, like traditional paper cores, may be found only from core compression testing. To avoid defects associated with too hard or too soft cores, the core compressibility should ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ... said to provide an excellent overall view of register marks, coating and printing defects, or small mechanical or electrical components. At 140x magnification, the finest halftone dot details are clearly ...

A Torque Devil Is in the Details

(Web Lines)

September 30, 2009, ... winder that works. Coming next month: How cores can reduce defects. Web handling expert Tim Walker, president of TJWalker+Assoc., has 25 years of experience in web processes, education, development, ...

Hand-Held Video Microscope Provides Critical Viewing

(News Eclips)

September 16, 2009, ... company reports. At 40x magnification, user can view register marks, coating and printing defects, or small mechanical or electrical components. At 140x magnification, it’s said the finest halftone dot ...

Pulsed LED Lights Suited for Stroboscopic Inspection

(News Eclips)

September 16, 2009, ... rate greater than 15,000 flashes/sec. Costs are said about the same over a 3—5 year operating period, with the cost savings on the LED units being better after that. Operators can spot defects at full ...

Foil Capsules Launch Sales

(New Products)

August 31, 2009, ... Scan Technology to inspect the web for defects that are both random and repetitive, including plate lift, scratches, streaks, and register errors, as well as the most subtle shifts in color. The unit monitors ...

Playing the Wrinkle Blame Game

(Web Lines)

June 30, 2009, ... winding defects grab the attention of converters more than wrinkles, especially anyone venturing into thinner, wider, or stiffer webs. Wrinkles mean waste. The first step in fighting wrinkles is to ...

Lake Image Systems Announces IntegraVision PQ

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2009, ... verification (as required when manufacturing pharmaceutical leaflets); and proof checking of documents prepared in languages such as Mandarin, Kanji, Hebrew, and Arabic. Capable of identifying defects ...

Film Charge Causes Winding Static

(Static-Beat)

May 31, 2009, Valuable product is delivered to customers in wound rolls. Unfortunately, the wound rolls often contain product defects, dust particles, and static charge. To satisfy their customers, manufacturers work ...