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Spool Rules

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

August 31, 2009, ... of material are traverse wound onto a single spool to feed the next operation without the need for splices and costly downtime. The integrity of the spool created by proper control of tension and selection ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

August 31, 2009, ... at maximum speed of 300 fpm. Designed for fast and easy size changes, sheeter is said to reduce downtime associated with setup to 50%. Will slit precisely and sheet to an accuracy of +0.015 in. Available ...

Labelexpo Europe Preview of Exhibits

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2009, ... reduce running costs up to 30%.Visit Stand 12 U75 Slitters Provide Reduced Downtime BEDFORD, UK | Bobst Group will present an advanced range of technology and process solutions in slitting & rewinding, ...

Eliminate Ooze Build Up

(News Eclips)

August 04, 2009, ... edge of the paper that provides clean running on the press. No more shutting down to clean the vacuum box, nips, and rollers. Press maintenance and downtime will decrease, efficiency will increase, and ...

Breaking Barriers

(Digital)

July 31, 2009, ... removed the inkjet printer as a source of potential unpredictable downtime.” Software Solutions Larry Kauffman, a product manager for Epson America, notes his company continues to develop ongoing innovations ...

Stepped Process Roll Cleaner Is Programmable

(News Eclips)

July 20, 2009, ... absorbent fabric into contact with the process roll while meeting specific process operating conditions. Reduces waste and downtime associated with manually cleaning rolls. Suitable for casting, calendar, ...

Century Packaging Adds Mitsubishi Diamond

(News Eclips)

July 07, 2009, ... six-color press is outfitted with SimulChanger, the automated plate-changing system that replaces all six plates simultaneously in just over one min. Automated washing systems will cut downtime, and the ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: July 200

(New Products)

June 30, 2009, ... extruder downtime, raw material and reclaim waste, waste hauling and disposal, and other variables common to manual handling. Precision AirConvey | 302-999-8000 | www.precisionairconvey.com Circle 422 ...

Omet Holds Open House

(News Clips Archive)

June 30, 2009, ... and to witness demonstrations first hand. Visitors saw the X-Flex line switch from producing self-adhesive labels on transparent PET to printing on PP with minimum downtime. Three VaryFlex-F1 lines also ...

How To Measure Total Asset Utilization

(Process Management)

May 31, 2009, ... Time or Uptime. Conceptually, Availability will be equal to Total Time (the Base Period of Time selected for the analysis of TAU, e.g., month) minus Total Downtime, divided by Total Time. In calculating ...

Contamination Combat

(Web Cleaning)

May 31, 2009, ... profitability. For example, if a distorted image is traced to particles on an impression roller, the press must be stopped while the roller is removed and cleaned. This downtime can have a huge impact. ...

Stress & Strain

(Archive)

May 31, 2009, ... knives. No web at the knives means no trim, improper web width, waste, and downtime. Tension in slitting can help reduce abrasion of the slit edge in stretchy materials. A stretchy material elongates ...

Charter Films Increases Coextrusion Capacity

(News Eclips)

May 27, 2009, ... offers reduced energy costs, scrap, and downtime to allow reduced manufacturing costs and assist with Charter’s sustainability efforts. Charter’s director of sales and marketing Brain Beuning says, ...

Ink Room Audits Expose Deficiencies

(Process Management)

March 31, 2009, ... Consumed per Unit, e.g., per 1,000 cartons Ink Related Downtime % Jobs Toned Inks Toned at Press Startup Toning Time per Incident Average Time To Get on Color Product Complaints Quality Complaints ...

Students Help Pregis Reduce Scrap

(Green Converting)

March 31, 2009, ... beautifully. We've been able to automate the process and have dramatically improved downtime, scrap, and waste — in addition to our safety environment.” Find more news at www.pffc-online.com What' ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 200

(New Products)

March 31, 2009, ... garment, and merchandise bags either stacked or on a roll. All parameters are stored in recipes for quick and easy setup, minimizing downtime and maximizing the speed and efficiency of the line. ▶Gloucester ...

Reader Reaction: Top Ten Products for Converters

(New Products)

February 28, 2009, ... of rolls. Uses proven reflected laser beam technology to reduce downtime and product waste. Lightweight, compact design fits into small spaces. One-person operation requires no training. Seiffert Industrial ...

Crowning Benefits

(Web Handling: Main)

February 28, 2009, ... benefit of crowning a roll is improved product quality. And more importantly, crowning helps the roll covering last longer, increases the rubber life, and helps reduce machine downtime. Assuring Results ...

How To Find Green Projects

(Process Management)

January 31, 2009, ... where waste can be eliminated. Here are some suggestions, some of which will need buy-in and support from the consumer company. All will reduce ink and substrate waste and decrease downtime. Use expanded ...

Film Line Saves Time, Money

(News Clips Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... Business Unit. “With the Integrator, we solved performance issues while saving time and money. We kept our downtime to a minimum and were able to boost the line's performance for the price of a control ...