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Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, ... Center (WHRC). The WHRC WOT winder is shown in Figure 1. The author has conducted WOT studies on more than a dozen materials. In both cases (Pfeiffer, Good) the combined effect of both tension and nip ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... Research Center (WHRC). The WHRC WOT winder is shown in Figure 1. The author has conducted WOT studies on more than a dozen materials.  Figure 1 WOT Winder In both cases (Pfeiffer, Good) the combined ...

FOX IV Appointed Eclipse Distributor

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2023, FOX IV Technologies has announced that it has been appointed a North American distributor of Eclipse Label Finishing Systems. FOX IV Technologies has announced that it has been appointed a North American ...

Important Considerations When Choosing an OEM

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 01, 2023, ... so, extra due diligence, referrals and case studies may be warranted. Examine the OEM Business Model – If standard, off-the-shelf equipment works for your firm, a company that builds banks of machinery ...

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Acquires Pro Tapes & Specialties, Inc.

(News | New Products)

December 07, 2022, ... announces the acquisition of Pro Tapes & Specialties, Inc., a tape manufacturer and converter that services a variety of markets, including graphic arts, library and school supply, precision die-cutting ...

For Composite Packaging Recycling, the Future is Now

(Flexpack)

December 04, 2022, ... IFEU compared the life cycles of certain packaging structures for pasta sauce and olives3. In these case studies the CO2 equivalent emissions of aluminum foil/plastics composite packaging was estimated ...

Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control

(Coating/Laminating)

November 13, 2022, ... of coating delivered to the web. Typical examples of this type of coater are slot die coaters (Photo 3) and spray coaters (Photo 4). As previously discussed for the applicator rolls, the ability to control ...

Glue Tabs: Failures?

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, In almost 40 years in the containerboard and corrugated industry, I have never heard of a box failure due to the manufacturer’s joint that was properly die cut and had 100 percent adhesive coverage. By ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... the designer to give full reign to creativity. It can be printed using a variety of print processes including flexo and flexo UV. Cartons can be extrusion coated or laminated. They can be die cut, ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... one-stop pest control shop is designed to be effective in killing or repelling bugs, but safe to use around humans and pets. The plant-derived active ingredients like lemongrass, mint and rosemary oils ...

SOMA to demonstrate at K 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 31, 2022, ... the second generation Optima press, but also the speed and ease in which jobs are changed — complete job changeovers from plate mounting to press makereadies. SOMA Optima: Outstanding quality and fast ...

Sustainable Machinery Performance and Smart Factory Solutions Brought To You By Davis-Standard at K2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

July 24, 2022, ... allows for faster start-up times and little scrap. The Model 4000A incorporates an automatic, servo-driven concentricity and wall thickness adjustment system. Extrusion Die 510A – Engineered for packaging, ...

Precision Anilox are the Foundation of the Printing Process

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 12, 2022, ... scrap materials and downtime. A consistently produced anilox, holding very tight volume tolerances, can certainly contribute to faster make-readies and, perhaps more importantly, consistent results. ...

BOBST Reveals Its Latest Solutions to Navigate Through a Fast-changing Packaging Industry

(Flexpack)

June 08, 2022, ... flatbed die-cutting and post-print flexo process, ideally suited to producing e-commerce solutions. It offers great flexibility and is available in a standard and mirror version. With unbeatable registration ...

SEI Laser Converting Chooses Vetaphone for Surface Treatment

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2022, ... into contact with Vetaphone back in 2010 when it developed its narrow web laser die cutting capability into a fully modular converting line known as the Labelmaster for roll to roll and roll to sheet applications. ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 2

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... Aging studies are required to document how your material properties will change. Registered versus Non-Registered Testing elastic webs can be challenging. Often the sample is removed from the roll ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... If you are working with nonwovens, correlate your properties with the frequency of die cleaning and pack changes.  I hope you will return next month when we discuss important considerations for tensile ...

Maxcess Launches the RotoMetrics AccuAdjust Dual Adjust Anvil

(News | New Products)

May 03, 2022, ... controllers on the front of the die stack, quick installation into a press and automation-ready motors that ship with the unit itself, the AccuAdjust paves the way for fully-automated anvil adjustment ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2022, ... with the frequency of die cleaning and pack changes. I hope you will return next month when we discuss important considerations for tensile testing. There is more than meets the eye. About the Author ...

At WestPack, MHI to Provide Booth Visitors with Lifesize 3D Projections of Two Signature Blister Machines

(News | New Products)

March 30, 2022, ... repeatability and minimizes mechanical adjustments. For both machines, a key differentiating benefit is the ease and expediency with which prototypes can be produced, thanks to MHI’s groundbreaking 3D-printed ...