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February 28, 2003, ... for the automatic exchange of prepress production data between database-driven print production systems and management information systems. Said to increase the visibility of prepress for printers and ...

Reporter Clips

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February 28, 2003, ... and demand and consumption, as well as growth drivers, market threats, and opportunities. Says Reardon, “Both for traditional winery labels and for the colorful and imaginative labels on the bottles ...

From Concept to Completion

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February 28, 2003, ... workflows haven't adversely affected our ability to serve our marketplace. However, new market drivers are emerging that dictate the adoption of more open processes. These drivers include the consolidation ...

Minimize Slip of AC Induction Motors

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February 28, 2003, ... motor/drive applications continue to increase. This article explains the reason for the first limitation — slip — and ways to minimize it. The best methods to control motor speed with power electronics ...

What's New in Narrow We

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January 31, 2003, ... and fast processing speed. With a Windows driver, it can create labels to 10.5 in. wide at speeds to 5 in./sec. The printhead makes it possible to print large-format compliance labels at top speed without ...

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January 31, 2003, ... is the compact unit; Saturn is a larger and faster, general-purpose machine with added features; Venus is designed for slitting very thin films and includes an AC servo drive for the unwind brake; Jupiter ...

Automation and Options Spell Opportunity for Converters

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January 31, 2003, ... include the introduction of pneumatic differential rewind shafts and PLC-based control systems along with AC vector drives that offer excellent web control and feature flexibility throughout the slitter ...

What's New in Narrow We

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December 31, 2002, ... deliver between 1.5 and 8.5 gal/min of bubble-free fluid with reduced dissolved gasses at room pressure for gravity feed to the process. Comes as a complete assembly with 15-gal tank, pump motor drive, ...

Differential Rewinding: Part Three

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December 31, 2002, ... in the Wrong Place The simplest slitter/rewinders drive their transport rollers and, via a clutch, the rewind shafts from a single motor. The rewind clutch controls torque when full width or lock bar ...

Products

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December 31, 2002, ... reduce stress on drives. Available in seven model/frame sizes with torque ratios from 4-1,250 ft lb. Midi Products Are Upgraded for Efficiency Valmet Converting, Bedford, U.K.; +44 123 4852553; valmetconverting.com ...

Servo Savings

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December 30, 2002, ... comparing line-shafted and servo driven machines. Ward/Kraft, a private, nationally known manufacturer of business forms, labels, and documents, also manufactures all its own machinery in-house. Five years ...

Products

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November 30, 2002, ... as AC/DC variable-speed motor drives, temperature control, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and more. Doctor Blade Delivers Long Life Flexo Concepts, Hingham, MA; 781/749-4644; 888/78-BLADE; flexoconcepts.com ...

FFTA Prepress Meeting: "Time Is Money

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November 10, 2002, ... the proceedings with the declaration: "Flexography's prepress shops must create a new culture. Business drivers are changing. Hardware is changing. Software is changing. Cost is one of the biggest issues. ...

PackExpo Packs McCormick with Materials/Equipment/News

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November 05, 2002, ... a dual-lip folder, servo-driven pre-sealer, and a servo-driven slot-shaped punch, the 275W-20 wicketer allows converters to choose from a variety of wicket stacker sizes to customize it for a variety of ...

Converting Industry News

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October 31, 2002, ... the company reports. Targeting product-driven Fortune 1000 companies, the alliance reportedly combines 3M's brand strength, product innovation, and distribution capabilities with the engineering services ...

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportReducing Silicone Mist

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October 31, 2002, ... and cost reduction will continue to drive new products and new technology in the self-adhesive industry, and the use of a high-speed cross-linker is a cost-effective solution to reduce mist during the ...

Differential Rewinding: Part One

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October 31, 2002, ... diameter and entering web length. Differential winding bars have a variety of designs, but all feature a clutching mechanism for each roll. In general, differential bars have an internal shaft driven faster ...

Products

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October 31, 2002, ... rolls from 18-84 in. dia to 10,000 lb in weight at speeds to 3,000 fpm. Hydraulically powered unit loads the roll using the far chucking arm. Arm moves back and forth through a screw drive to accommodate ...

What's New in Narrow We

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October 31, 2002, ... and pneumatic, intermediate), between driven nips and simple constant tension winders. New Adhesives for a Variety of Uses National Starch and Chemical Co., Bridgewater, NJ; 609/409-5656; 800/797-4992; ...

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special Report

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October 31, 2002, ... to the release liner manufacturers. "In this business environment, the prime need is to drive down costs and not margins in order to maintain a competitive long-term pricing structure that will enable you ...