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Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... performed on a small rotary machine where strips of hot-melt adhesive are applied to the leading edge of the label and a solvent or ultraviolet (UV)-cured adhesive is applied to the trailing edge in order ...

FTA Gets Flexo Engines Started at Forum/Info*Flex

(Flexography)

May 03, 2011, ... handle. There are some disadvantages, however. The thinner plates provide less solid ink density compared to the thicker plates, and they produce a hard lead (or dark border) at the edge. A hard plate ...

Roll Finishing-Cut & Sand

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

April 30, 2011, ... the same. In an effort to remove the “witness lines” that are left over from the cutting process and produce a consistent-looking roll, these edges then require “sanding” to meet the customer's requirements. ...

Selling Your Company?

(Trends/Management News)

March 31, 2011, ... knowledge to force his/her will on large corporate acquirers or sophisticated private equity firms. If those traits are not present in the investment banker, you can be assured that a premium price will ...

Menasha Packaging Announces $10M Pennsylvania Expansion

(Carton Box)

March 09, 2011, ... lean strategy, will incorporate leading-edge technology that will increase productivity and eliminate waste to reduce the company's environmental footprint. "The expansion will help us produce even higher-quality ...

Counting Clicks

(Magazine)

February 28, 2011, ... plant air, usually between 3 and 6 psi. Reportedly, systems also are impervious to dust as any airborne contaminants continually are blown away from the edge detectors. Coast Controls | www.coastcontrols.com ...

Sun Chemical Latin America to Increase Prices on Inks & Consumables

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

February 06, 2011, Faced with continued increases in the costs of raw materials and volatility in the global supply chain, Sun Chemical will increase prices in Latin America on Feb. 1, 2011, from 5% to 18% SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL ...

EFI Launches XF 4.5 Inkjet Production & Proofing RIP Solution

(Digital)

January 19, 2011, ... the color supply chain including improved control of spot colors, more versatile color verification, and new support for special white, varnish, and metallic inks. Dynamic Wedge technology for verification ...

Sun Chemical Named Best Ink Supplier for Six Straight Years in Brazil

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

January 11, 2011, ... quality products, excellent service and innovative new technology. We’re grateful to have our efforts again acknowledged with this prestigious award.” Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is claimed ...

Experience Speaks: Mike H. Edlin

(Trends/Management)

December 31, 2010, ... profit sharing plan that makes everyone an “owner.” What is the key to growing a business in a bad economy? Aggressive marketing, offering high-value solutions, and employing knowledgeable staff ...

Coating Matters: Defects | Finding the Cause

(Coating/Laminating)

December 31, 2010, ... direction. What can we blame for the defect? The first step is to make sure the coating head itself is in proper operating condition. This includes making sure that the front edges of the slot die are ...

An Experienced Team

(Magazine)

December 31, 2010, ... often must draw on the combined knowledge of its small, but experienced production team to solve problems. For other applications, they'll work with their suppliers or custom coaters to find a material ...

Avoid Marking Sensitive Materials

(Sheeting)

December 31, 2010, ... avoids marking sensitive materials when shingling sheets. Design manages sheet flow by controlling the speed of the cut packet's leading edge as it enters the overlap area, rather than nip pressure. The ...

Equipment Line-Up Announced for the 2011 IADD•FSEA Odyssey

(Die-Cutting News)

November 08, 2010, ... the three-day event. Cutting-edge video equipment and live-action feeds allow attendees to see all action on the presses up-close and in real time. To learn more about the 2011 IADD·FSEA Odyssey, sponsored ...

Process Troubleshooting

(Coating/Laminating)

October 31, 2010, ... are a function of the roll throughput yield (failures combined up to this point in the process) of the interfaces. The issues (typically crossweb in form) include air entrainment and edge effects. In ...

Coating Tech Service Presents at AIMCAL Fall Tech Conference

(Coating/Laminating News)

October 13, 2010, ... reducing environmental impact, they are running into the edge of material, expertise, and equipment capability. Hot melt adhesive coating is a great option for traditional solvent based tape and label ...

Sitting/Rewinding: A Grand View

(Slit)

September 30, 2010, ... base wide-format rolls or wide rolls with small diameters,” says Kamps. “Running them on the Jennerjahn gives us a very efficient edge over our competitors. Consequently, we can be very cost-competitive, ...

Coating/Laminating: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

(Coating/Laminating)

September 30, 2010, ... printing, coating, and laminating line for its unique cap-sealing laminations. “We rely on Faustel's knowledge of laminations to help us solve problems,” says plant manager J. Brad Gulliford. Selig ...

Static Beat: Monitor Process with a Control Chart

(Static Elimination)

August 31, 2010, ... your process or that have caused problems for your customer. While I have drawn this line at 7.5 KV/cm, you should draw a line that is appropriate for your operation based on your knowledge and experience. ...

Green Converting: Leading the Pack

(Flexography)

August 31, 2010, ... believes that investing in the KBA press, along with its diverse portfolio of presses that also includes Heidelberg, provides the company with a competitive edge. “Jim Hammer tends to invest in technologies ...