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Qdos Pumps Facilitate Maintenance in Minutes

(Carton Box)

November 29, 2018, ...  “The diaphragm pumps performed dosing tasks with a strongly pulsating flow,” reports Peter Molitor who, as Project Engineer, is responsible for material and water treatment on both carton machines in ...

Mission Labels Chooses RotoRepel

(Label/Tape)

November 25, 2018, ... creates an improved workflow with fewer stoppages. Speaking for Mission Labels, co-founder and Technical Sales Director, Dave Humphrey comments, “We’re running typically 70,000 to 100,000 sqm jobs at ...

Some Thoughts on the Pressure-Sensitive Industry

(Sticking With It)

November 25, 2018, ...  Technology has, of course, continued to drive the industry. This starts at the end-use application and flows back to adhesives and their raw materials.   When I joined the adhesives team so 20+ years ...

High-End Paper Production: Coating System Uses Pneumatic Control

(Print)

November 04, 2018, ... regulators control the pressure, while check-choke valves control the flow. The 12 AVENTICS PRA series pneumatic cylinders in the tinter play a crucial role in the quality of the print: Controlled application ...

FTA Announces the Forum 2019 Theme "All Flexo, All of the Time.

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2018, ... will see the Brand Owners Council identify standards that are relevant to today’s packaging workflows, then provide full details on how their adoption can equip printers to meet the top-quality concerns ...

Toray Plastics Features BOPP Packaging Films at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2018, Toray announces expansions to its BOPP films portfolio at Pack Expo in Chicago. North Kingstown, Rhode Island | Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is featuring its Torayfan® Over-the-Mountain portfolio ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 11, 2018, ... a uniform flow exits the die along its circumference or width, depending on geometry.  It is the job of the screw designer to design a screw that will provide the required output and melt temperature. ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2018

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2018, ... operations and legislation; and management information systems (MIS)/workflow automation. Attendees will be able to immediately see this theory in action as these are all key components being demonstrated ...

Coating Matters | Rigid Panel Coating with Slot Die Equipment

(Coating/Laminating)

August 29, 2018, ... to and stop flowing before a mess is made.  In intermittent coating there are a number of variables to consider. Like continuous coating, the math and physics involved to control flow and predict behavior ...

SGIA Announces 2018 Product of the Year Winners

(News | New Products)

August 26, 2018, All 255 entries will be displayed in the Golden Image Gallery/Product of the Year Gallery at the 2018 SGIA Expo. : FAIRFAX, VA | After evaluating a record-setting field of 255 submissions, judges of ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 05, 2018, ... the screw, which results in a maximum solids conveying angle and maximum output.  The flow in the extruder barrel is helical, and cylindrical coordinates are native to this flow.  Additionally, the thermodynamic ...

Aspen Products Expands Paper Tableware Production

(News | New Products)

July 02, 2018, ... ink supply at constant viscosity, flow-rate and pressure. The doctor blades are positioned to avoid anilox wear and to stop air entering the chamber. This means the Flexo Innovator can run at top speeds ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold Innovation & Sophistication Lead the Way

(IML/IMD)

June 13, 2018, ... pleasing with generous organic curves and contours, and a harmoniously flowing label through the grip feature. It is paired with a vibrant colored domed-shaped hinged lid, and an overall package designed ...

Xplore Tablet Working in Tissue Converting

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2018, ... workflow to a fully mobile, technology-based process for their highly complex machinery,” says John Graff, VP of marketing at Xplore. “Traditional manual inspection, diagnostic, and repair processes resulted ...

X-Rite & Flint Group Announce Global Partnership

(News | New Products)

April 29, 2018, ... level of performance can only be delivered through a consistent and managed digital workflow along with the support of X-Rite’s eXact spectrophotometer. This results in an effective end-to-end color management ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

April 24, 2018, ... adhesive melter. Liquid coating resembles the proximity arrangement of hot melt coating, but the fluid is flowing at room temperature. Unlike extrusion and hot melt coating, liquid coating requires some ...

Cannabis and My Mom

(Yo's Yarns)

March 29, 2018, ... "poison." Sincere Thanks to All It's important to thank everyone who has expressed their concern for my absence. Some even sent flowers, cards, and personal notes. Over these last 40 years in this industry ...

TRESU Launches Doctor Blade

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2018, ...  Printers using an optional pump system have the advantage of precise flow control, as well as the ability to return unused ink to the bucket. Complete flushing and anilox cleaning to enable color changes ...

Riyadh Orders BOBST Press

(News | New Products)

February 04, 2018, ... bags, and flower wraps. The company serves a wide range of industries including the packaged foods, juices, dairy, ice creams, dry foods, soft drinks, toffees, cosmetics, and toiletries industries. The ...

Packaging Trends | Technological Advances Push Holograms Forward

(Carton Box)

January 29, 2018, ... of features including: full visible dynamic effects, emboss effects producing depth, kinetic effect, a Fresnel effect, 2D/3D effects, 3D text, a gradient effect, animated flower and text, and an animated ...