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IML Conference Transcends Packaging with Broader Range of Topics

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October 31, 2001, ... including “New Press Technology for Production of IML Labels” by Bob Yates of Gallus Inc. Yates observed the need to reduce waste and set-up time while increasing productivity has driven the incorporation ...

Reporter Clips

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October 31, 2001, ... annual increase of approximately 10 to 12 percent.” Reardon identifies one of the main drivers for the self-adhesive label industry's continued overall growth as “the field of logistics and transport ...

What's New Product

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September 30, 2001, ... computer to enter a list of complex settings that control process machinery components and power drive systems, users can queue and download a list of proven settings all at once. Production control screen ...

Vacumet Makes Metallizing Dreams Come True

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August 31, 2001, ...  That growth, he says, is based on “our focus on quality. We are driven to get it right the first time. And when we've achieved the quality our customers need, we focus on ways to make our production ...

The Parts and Performance of WEB CONVECTION DRYERS

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August 31, 2001, ... under each air nozzle to support the web. Frictional drag from the rollers must be considered based on the characteristics of the webs to be processed. Tendency or direct drive methods commonly are employed ...

New Product Digest

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August 31, 2001, ... control system comprised of a DDE driver and a VB-based operator interface. Provides communication with MP2000 or MP90 controllers, and the system's operator interface displays data and interacts with system ...

Converting Industry News

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August 31, 2001, ... Krecke gearless, servo-driven Flexpress 16 S CI flexo press sold in Canada. The sleeve-based 51-in.-wide press, which includes a downstream gravure station, will be used with both paper and flexible materials ...

What's New in Narrow We

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August 31, 2001, ... installation in limited spaces, and operation requires only one or two people. Press features a computerized drive and control system, and lightweight sleeve engravings are utilized. Flexible Press ...

Hot Melt Symposium Offers Varied Program

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August 31, 2001, ... how the market driver is automotive engine oil and the influence this has on process oils used in hot melt adhesives. Edward A. Calcote of the same company spoke on “The Use of Petroleum and Synthetic ...

Electron Beam Curing in Flexible Packaging

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August 31, 2001, ... stations on a press may be possible. As EB curing becomes accepted in the flexible packaging industry, the needs and the demands of the converters will drive the development of new units. One must remember ...

UCB Films Invests in Valmet Atlas Slitter and Millions for Belgium BOPP Plant

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August 28, 2001, ... ($2.37 million US) into its BOPP production plant at Merelbeke, Ghent. Part of the company's drive to make the Belgian plant a world-class specialty overwrap-film manufacturing site, the investment reportedly ...

More Causes, More Cures For Web Scratches

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July 31, 2001, ... may result in these types of webs if they are under high tension (with measurable elongation) by a driven roller, even though the roller is very accurately speed controlled. There are other sources ...

Products

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July 31, 2001, ... automatically archiving and printing the images to the hard drive, disk, or network. Folder/Gluer Is Compact and Versatile Universal Equipment Co., Terrell, TX; 972/524-7444; 800/625-8315 F/G Series ...

Slitting Survey

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July 31, 2001, ... features 4.5 56% Differential winding technology 4.4 48% Ability to specify whose controls (i.e., drives, brakes, web guides, knives, tension controls, etc.) will be used 4.1 36% Remote ...

Slitter Savvy: The Art of Winding Good Rolls

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July 31, 2001, ... in Figure 1, these will use web tension and nip. Because of the amount of wrap that normally is around the driven winder drum, web tension is isolated from the winding roll. On nonextensible products such ...

Print 01 Will Showcase Converting Technologies

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July 31, 2001, ... potential growth area. Among the exhibitors targeting converters will be Butler Automatic. The company will feature its Zero Speed Automatic Splicer; a new vector drive for its existing 6000, 7000, ...

Polymers/Laminations/Adhesives/Coatings/Extrusions

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June 30, 2001, ... event driven software is also available for real time or historical process analysis. Summary An on-line gauging system goes beyond daily control. The system is a universal device that provides benefits ...

Cut-to-Register Sheeting Trims Time and Labor Costs

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May 31, 2001, ... drive retrofit package to increase its speed and cutoff accuracy. The growth of the UniLustre business dictated more production capacity, and a decision was made to purchase a Maxson dual rotary knife ...

Converting Industry News

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May 31, 2001, ... begins with an eight-color, sectional drive Toshiba rotogravure press that uses retort-grade inks. The press incorporates an extensive system to dry the inks, which creates excellent ink adhesion and eliminates ...

Products

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May 31, 2001, ... driven blower; stainless steel primary heat exchanger; fully proportional cold side bypass; and choice of catalysts. Offers fault indication system and single-switch operation. Reactor design is said to ...