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Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 1

(Web Handling)

March 05, 2017, ... winding “hard” on top of “soft” and should be strongly avoided in all winding. In Part 2 and Part 3 of this series, we’ll look at remedies for these CD buckling defects, starting at the core and moving ...

Spartanics Offers Label Converting Solution

(Die-Cutting)

February 12, 2017, ... Solution, said to provide faster speeds, higher quality cuts, and faster job turnover times. The system offers 350-mm-wide semi-rotary and full-rotary die-cutting options with auto back scoring, dual rewinds, ...

AWT Labels Adds W&H Miraflex Press

(Print)

February 08, 2017, ... Elgin, IL, facility. The new press is equipped with ten printing decks, automated wash up decks, and several state-of-the-art setup reduction modules that allow for faster make readies and color changes, ...

Prairie State Group Goes Digital with Colordyne

(Print)

February 08, 2017, ... waste and quicker changeovers. PSG takes advantage of these benefits by combining runs to the same die size allowing it to run multiple jobs as one longer job. "Prairie State Group's all-around success ...

Nordson Offers Motorized Valve Assembly

(Coating/Laminating)

January 11, 2017, ... pressure valve to reach these temperatures, excess back pressure can lead to polymer degradation. Installed between the extruder and the die, the new assembly uses closed-loop control to maintain back ...

APR Installs BOBST Press at Tech Center

(Print)

January 03, 2017, ... print and die-cutting pressure control along with a truly digitally controlled workflow from plate mounting to finishing, says APR, adding that the M5 Digital Flexo system enables complete automation of ...

WSI Global Reports Unit for Carrier Cartons

(Carton Box)

December 13, 2016, ... different dies is said to be fast and easy, replacing the entire shaft mounted denicking wheels already set to the die. Additionally, company says its CS-1000 Compression Section generates equal compression ...

ASACLEAN Introduces Purging Compound

(Flexpack)

December 10, 2016, ... including fast color and material changes, and effective removal of color and carbon contamination. Company says UF2 grade compound achieves these objectives, as it can be purged through a die without ...

Masterwork USA Reports Newest Finishing Unit

(Carton Box)

December 06, 2016, The MK21060STEs Duopress foil stamping and die-cutter is designed to optimize speed and efficiency for the post-press market CHARLOTTE, NC | Masterwork USA, a finishing manufacturer of folding carton ...

Messe Düsseldorf to Renovate Fairgrounds

(Trends/Management)

December 04, 2016, ... our master plan for the complete modernization and renewal of the premises at our home base, as always, without subsidies.” The investment for this southern section of the exhibition center is €140 million. ...

Coating Matters | Pre-Metered Fluid Flow Analysis with Computational Methods

(Coating/Laminating)

November 27, 2016, By taking a finite section of fluid flow within a slot die, one can understand the flow as it is affected by a number of factors. By taking a finite section of fluid flow within a slot die, one can ...

Label PRomotion | Questionable Claims Spur Need for Due Diligence

(Label/Tape)

November 15, 2016, ... defendants in court documents filed this month.” Meanwhile, in the world of granola, opportunistic legal beagles have targeted claims about “100% natural” ingredients. Consumerist.com reports, “What ...

Maxson Sheeter Is Suited for P-S Stock

(Carton Box)

November 05, 2016, The MSS Specialty Sheeter, said to cut downtime and increase productivity, has several available options WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Company says converters of small batch, value-added ...

SUN Automation Invests in New Facility

(Carton Box)

October 30, 2016, ... to move to a more customer-centric business model,” says Sun president Ron Diedeman. “And with a great team of employee-owners and a shared vision, we made great strides in service and manufacturing. Our ...

Toray Plastics (America) Film Takes the High Road

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2016, ... Seal strength and hermetic seals help to maintain the integrity of the package and protect the oxygen and moisture barrier that allow food to stay fresh. Studies reportedly have shown that these OTM films ...

Coating Matters | Vacuum Systems Offer More Capability

(Coating/Laminating)

October 18, 2016, ... easy to utilize. The concept is that a box is built around the interface between the slot die and backing roll. This enclosure allows the fluid to be influenced by a change in pressure. The change in pressure ...

Show Preview | Pack Expo Intl. 2016 Largest Show To-Date

(Trends/Management)

October 02, 2016, ... of McCormick Place. The event provides employers in the processing and packaging industry the opportunity to meet and connect with a targeted audience of talented students from packaging, processing, materials, ...

Fujifilm Press Has Automated Finishing Features

(News | New Products)

September 25, 2016, ... machine is said to reduce set-up times and waste while reducing tooling cost and reliance on the operator and offering a safer working environment. A single die cassette operates in full rotary for high-speed ...

Mactac Announces Static Cling Vinyl Film

(Flexpack)

September 16, 2016, ... die-cutting processes “[The] new static cling offers our customers an excellent, high-quality solution in the cling vinyl film space,” says Kim Hensley, marketing manager, Mactac Performance Adhesives ...

SUN Automation Partners with CleanPrint

(Carton Box)

September 08, 2016, ... boxes. In addition, the system reportedly helps take pressure off the machine and allows it to run more effectively over time.  Ron Diedeman CleanPrint is also said to be eco-friendly; It saves ...