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Static and Static Controls in Printing

(Surface Prep)

December 05, 2023, ... of static electricity has long been thought to be purely a frictional phenomenon. However, the words “Contact” and “Separation” may more accurately describe the mechanism by which static is generated. ...

Addressing Plastic Waste with Mono-web Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

October 25, 2023, ... provide proper frictional properties to allow for high-speed filling, which reduces waste and production time. Oxygen barrier coatings can be incorporated to improve the shelf- life of the packaged foods. ...

Avoiding Thermal Runaway in EV Batteries

(Web Handling)

October 08, 2023, ... ionic flow but crucially prevents electric contact of the electrodes. The separator film is very sensitive to static charge created by winding, unwinding, friction on rollers, throughout the transfer processes. ...

Unwind and Rewind Web Guides

(Web Guiding)

July 30, 2023, ... parameters. Unwind Guiding Unwind guiding involves moving the entire unwind roll assembly in the cross-machine direction. The stand is typically mounted on low friction linear bearings and moved ...

Meech to Showcase Hyperion 650QAC Ionising Bar and More At LabelExpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2023, ... charges discharging to the chip, causing immediate and ‘catastrophic failure’ or ‘latent defects.’ 650QAC bars installed on the unwind, after nip drives and any point where friction or heat is applied ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Presents “Tubing Solutions for Drug Delivery, IV Therapy and Interventional Catheters”

(Upcoming Conference News)

May 30, 2023, ... layer reduces friction on the wire, while the outer layer is bondable to balloon catheter tubing of similar materials; the middle layer is an extremely thin adhesive ‘tie layer’. The thickness of the inner ...

The Feat of the Foam

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 07, 2023, ... Completed through an independent third-party testing partner, Apex found that this open cell structure eliminates the friction between the doctor blade, coating and the HEX cell walls. This open slalom ...

Top Packaging Producer is One of the First to Deploy Pioneering Tension-measurement Roller

(News | New Products)

April 24, 2023, ... across the entire width of the web and spot even small, sporadic deviations. The special adhesive coating on the surface of the roller segments increases the friction between the roller and the material ...

Back to Basics: Fundamentals of Successful Converting Companies

(News | New Products)

April 24, 2023, ... of friction, etc.) while changing materials or processes, is the biggest challenge facing the industry today. To best overcome these issues, companies must get back to a couple of basics: 1) Focus on ...

Winding: Part 5

(Web Handling)

April 16, 2023, ... winding a small- er roll OD. If possible, increase the web-web coefficient of friction. Floppy Edges, Baggy Lanes, Web Camber Poor “Lay Flat” is the most common cause of wrinkles. It is ubiquitous ...

Winding Part 5: Solutions for Common Wound Roll Defects

(Converting Expert)

April 03, 2023, ... If possible, increase the web-web coefficient of friction.  Floppy Edges, Baggy Lanes, Web Camber Poor “Lay Flat” is the most common cause of wrinkles. It is ubiquitous across all web processes. The ...

Unwind and Rewind Guides: Design and Installation Considerations

(White Paper)

March 21, 2023, ...  With an unwind guide, the entire unwind roll assembly supported on a stand is moved in the cross machine direction. Typically the stand is mounted on precision low friction linear bearings and moved ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, ... to operate and reliable.  The time-tested design features stress-relieved ductile iron discs, tool-less quick-change pads and limited-travel pistons.  Patented Silencer™ friction pads are extremely effective ...

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, ... calculate tension for draw control (or defined strain), one must have strain entering the winder and material modulus. Tension can be calculated for an older reel based on applied torque, gear train, friction ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... calculate tension for draw control (or defined strain), one must have strain entering the winder and material modulus. Tension can be calculated for an older reel based on applied torque, gear train, friction ...

Davis-Standard Introduces Next Generation Gear Reducer

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2022, ... load and provide a self-centering, compact design with superior low-friction characteristics. Radial shaft seals – All reducers are fitted with high-quality, spring-loaded radial shaft seals to contain ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... properties?  Are they linear or non-linear?  Do you make or convert scratch-sensitive films? If so, do you know the five coefficients of friction (COF): web to idler, web to driven roll, web to nip roll, ...

AIMCAL presents 2022 Product of the Year, Technology of the Year and Sustainability Awards

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2022, ... coefficient of friction coatings for offset printing; glass, mirror and eyeglass coating; and industrial laminating. The 2022 Sustainability Award went to Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. (Bennington, NH) ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2022, ... Are they linear or non-linear? Do you make or convert scratch-sensitive films? If so, do you know the five coefficients of friction (COF): web to idler, web to driven roll, web to nip roll, web to winding ...

New Cast Polypropylene Film for Lamination

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2022, ... It offers good coefficient of friction and anti-block properties which ensures easy processing on a range of packaging machines. KF has also been corona treated on one side to ensure suitable adhesion ...