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Davis-Standard Expertise at TAPPI Course in March

(News | New Products)

February 18, 2019, ...  Rich Kanarski specializes in process development of larger-scale polymer converting lines, including single screw extrusion technology and upstream and downstream technologies related to cast film and ...

Davis-Standard’s Global Converting Platform at ICE Europe

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2019, ... is essential to this capability. The DS S3 winder enables maximum slit widths for hand-wrap, machine-wrap and jumbo rolls. All rolls are discharged on the downstream end of the winder and are conveyed ...

Davis-Standard to Host Plastic Extrusion Seminar in April

(News | New Products)

January 19, 2019, ... of various polymers and the mechanics of essential downstream processes. Seminar topics include extruder components, temperature control, maintenance and screw design. In addition to instruction, course ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 11, 2018, ... moves downstream, the average temperature increases, and more and more pellets become molten.  High shear sections may be added into the screw design to ensure complete melting prior to exiting the extruder ...

New Stand-Up Pouch System by CMD Corporation

(Bag Pouch)

August 31, 2018, ... reduced profit margin.  With the 760-SUP, though, quick and easy changeovers are the standard. The system boasts easy splicing that does not affect downstream processes, quick change seal dies for fast ...

Knowledge is Power: Tracking Machine Performance

(Bag Pouch)

August 29, 2018, ... sensors are actively monitoring and are able to communicate with the program/PC in order to properly reject the pouches. These pouches get kicked out, and by the time they get 30 to 40 feet downstream, ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 05, 2018, ... less indifferent to the downstream equipment.  This first step quite often determines the output, output stability and melt quality at the discharge end of the extruder.  Single-screw extruders are generally ...

Converting Outlook | Flexo Is On The Go For 2018

(Flexography)

May 14, 2018, ... be strong, we also see a big increase in our clients wanting to add on-press sleeve changes and full servo operation features to new downstream units and to new 1, 2, 4 and 4 color flexo presses,” says ...

AFA Systems Forms AFA Cooper Division

(Bag Pouch)

March 18, 2018, ... Machine started as a jobbing shop and by 1995 specialized in making downstream blown film and bag converting equipment. Cooper says its 800+ converting machines in the market are known for being heavy ...

AIS Gauging Reports Measurement System

(Controls)

December 31, 2017, The Gemini FWM is a non-traversing array web inspection and thickness or weight measurement system TERRE HAUTE, IN | AIS Gauging announces its new Gemini Full Width Measurement system for web industries. ...

PROTON Announces Measurement Tool

(Controls)

December 13, 2017, ... for length, speed, direction, and pause functions. Two programmable 30Vdc, 100mA (max) digital outputs can be configured for measurement and preset length outputs (to a downstream cutter, for example) ...

Sticking With It | Going Green

(Label/Tape)

December 03, 2017, ... the adhesive could dissolve in the wash water and not interfere in the downstream processing of the plastic as it melts and is reprocessed. The focus has been on PET used packaging applications like ...

Butler Register Sensor Is Enhanced

(News | New Products)

November 28, 2017, ... marks on the film to provide an automatic, in-registration butt splice. In doing so, the splicer provides the downstream process with a consistent product pitch or imprint spacing, eliminating the need ...

PROTON Products Details Sensor Applications

(Controls)

August 08, 2017, ...  Often, contacting encoder length measurement signals are used to trigger downstream cutters. Typical applications include on-machine sheeters, cut-to-length rolls, panel boards, and corrugated board ...

AVT Inspection System for Short Runs

(Controls)

May 16, 2017, The Helios Turbo HD will show advanced real-time digital print inspection and process control HOD HASHARON, ISRAEL | AVT offers the Helios Turbo HD label and narrow web inspection system. Company says ...

Label Traxx Offers Tool to Enhance Revenue

(Label/Tape)

April 01, 2017, ... 3YG owner. “Sales teams, like other aspects of a business, can be coached, monitored, tracked, and measured to better performance. A steady revenue stream alleviates a lot of other downstream issues in ...

Davis-Standard Adds Equipment at Transam

(Flexpack)

February 15, 2017, ... extruders, screw technology, and other downstream equipment. “Davis-Standard’s expertise, dedication, and responsiveness to their customers goes beyond all expectations,” says Transam managing director ...

Simco-Ion Updates Power Control Station

(News | New Products)

January 29, 2017, ...  Full PLC integration The Control Station offers upstream and downstream charge readings when used in conjunction with the IQ Easy Sensor Bar. (https://www.simco-ion.com/products/product/iq-power-sensor-bar) ...

K 2016 Receives Top Reviews

(News | New Products)

October 26, 2016, ... condition in the downstream sectors of the plastics and rubber industries: 60% of the visitors rated the current situation as “very good” and “good” while the same percentage expects the condition to improve ...

Coating Matters | Vacuum Systems Offer More Capability

(Coating/Laminating)

October 18, 2016, ... at slot die exit V = volumetric flow rate L = lip height of downstream lip d = gap between slot die and substrate h = wet coating thickness This equation provides the minimum vacuum required ...