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PCMC February Open House Focuses on Narrow Web Flexo

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December 19, 2002, ... eXtreme drying system. "We believe that a wide range of converters—whether they're running lottery tickets, labels, or flexible packaging—can use this equipment to increase their bottom lines," states Prunty. ...

Increasing Your Flexo Press Speed a Notch or Two

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November 30, 2002, ... high press speed is the surface tension of the substrate you will be printing. In general, the higher the surface tension, the better the ink wettability and flowout, as well as the drying. If you are ...

Opportunities in Academia

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November 30, 2002, ... related to coating, drying, and related processes. Analytical activities include developing fundamental understandings of various coating and post-coating processes; broadening the operating windows ...

UV-Curable Jet Inks Are We There Yet?

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October 31, 2002, ... some interesting advantages to ink jet applications. UV materials do not dry on the printhead and can eliminate some of the aggravating problems associated with drying in the nozzles. The ink drying is ...

What's New in Narrow We

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October 31, 2002, ... Quick Set ink and impression settings; hardened, ground helical gears throughout the press; lineal adjustments independent of web pacing; improved drying capability to control each station's temperature ...

New Opportunities for Converting Technology

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October 31, 2002, ... are replacing EKG leads, and other sensor applications will be developed. Edward Cohen is a technical consultant in all aspects of the web coating process. His expertise is in the coating and drying ...

On the Move...

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September 30, 2002, ...  Brian Marvelley is now president and CEO of Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering, Gloucester, MA. DRI, designers of radiant electric IR drying and heating equipment, moved July 17 to Box 1209, Port ...

What's New in Narrow We

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September 30, 2002, ... drying and in-line lamination may be incorporated. Wash Unit Designed for Label Printers Max Daetwyler Corp, Huntersville, NC; 704/875-1200; daetwyler.com The Renzmann Washing Machine Type 50 compact ...

Presses Boost Productivity

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September 30, 2002, ... sheet after the top side has been printed fully. “Because we aren't printing with conventional ink on the backside unit, the location of the unit is very important for adequate drying time,” says Bertolino. ...

1995 -1999

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September 19, 2002, ...  C.A. Litzler Co. Inc., Cleveland, OH, acquired the assets from NJ-based Noven Inc. The acquisition enables Litzler to further serve the converting industry with quality ovens and drying equipment. Drupa ...

1974 - 1976

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September 19, 2002, ... with OSHA and government regs; savings in capital investment of drying ovens; energy conservation in drying process; and unlimited machine speed since cure is instant." January 1975 Food Labeling Beginnings: ...

A Lesson in Amines Used in Water-Based Products

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August 31, 2002, ... most amines have an odor, which is sometimes characterized as “fishy.” As a result, use of amines or ammonia in water-based inks requires good drying to remove them from the printed and laminated products. ...

1950s

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August 27, 2002, ... that factors such as the characteristics of the material to be treated and the wave-lengths produced by the infrared heater, must be considered in evaluating this drying method. October 1951 Dow Chemical ...

1970 - 1973

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August 26, 2002, ...  from the Packaging Institute’s Atlantic City forum. The system was designed to eliminate airborne pollutants normally associated with standard printing inks and thermal drying methods....Through the eliminatio ...

PCMC Touts Next Gearless Generation: Infiniti II

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July 29, 2002, ... to 1500 fpm (450 mpm), adds mfr. Co. also says: "The award-winning eXtreme drying system has also improved. With its modular design, the dryer has the possibility to provide additional tunnel drying. This ...

Products

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June 30, 2002, ... speeds, quantities, and drying times quickly. Features IRT drying system that reportedly reduces drying time and is energy efficient. Expand Digital Camera Back Solutions Creo Inc., Burnaby, B.C. ...

Focus on Crosslinking in Fluid Ink Systems

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May 31, 2002, ... the resin carboxy functionality. Their performance is somewhat similar to that of polyfunctional aziridines but may require more time and/or higher drying temperatures. Excellent adhesion and product resistance ...

Products: Edited by Deborah Donberg

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May 31, 2002, ... air blowers are designed for continuous operation and can interface with PLCs for a wide range of heating and drying applications. Blowers are self-contained units that include a heater and blower and ...

Materials

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May 31, 2002, ... and roll-finishing splicing applications. Powder-Free Printing Solutions Available Flint Ink, Ann Arbor, MI;734/622-6599; flintink.com Co. reports its fast-drying, sheet-fed offset ink and coating ...

Coating Control, Quality, & Paperboard Packaging

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April 30, 2002, ... dry speed. Since the offset ink can take several hours to cure, water-based coatings are used to provide a quick-drying, protective seal. The packages then can be handled without damaging the ink, reducing ...