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Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

(Web Handling)

January 10, 2022, ... pistons. Patented SilencerTM friction pads are extremely effective at eliminating brake squeal — providing environmental and safety benefits for operators who work in close proximity to braking systems. ...

Non-Contact Laser Gauges Pave the Way for Higher Accuracy Length and Speed Measurements at Converting Plants

(Slit)

September 29, 2021, ... relying on physical contact and friction between the product surface and another surface which turns an encoder that increments a counter.  Length is calculated from the amount of rotation of the contact ...

ExxonMobil Introduces New Series of Low Density ExceedTM XP 7 Performance Polyethylene Grades That Deliver “Never Seen Before” Levels of Performance

(News | New Products)

September 28, 2021, ... anti-block levels to improve coefficient of friction (COF) control and optical properties for better brand promotion. Designed for low seal initiation temperature (SIT) packaging applications, these PE ...

Smart Moisture Measurement Technology Continually Optimizes Product and Process Quality for Pulp/Paper Processing

(Flexpack)

September 08, 2021, Instant measurement and production line correction is enabled since calculations are performed in real-time inside the sensor and data is analyzed multiple times per second with integrated software Instant ...

Make the Most of Your SuperCorrExpo Experience

(Upcoming Conference News)

July 21, 2021, ... under the HMR for the tasks the routinely performed on behalf of their hazmat customers and is designed to help answer the questions above including strategies for compliance with the least internal friction. ...

Properly Select a Web Guide for Your Operation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 30, 2021, ... modulus webs) on the other hand may require low inertia (aluminum or carbon fiber rollers) with low friction bearings to reduce any drag from the roller. Surface Roughness and Smoothness The smoothness ...

Web Considerations for Today’s Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

May 16, 2021, ... Rollers need to have low-friction bearings, effective traction surfaces, correct spacing and web wraps, and proper alignment to ensure positive conveyance of webs at the required lighter tensions. Well-designed ...

Michelman Partners with HP Indigo to Help Press Owners Expand into High-Performance Label Markets

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2021, ... UV overprint varnishes (OPVs), permitting HP Indigo digitally-printed labels to endure harsh environments, including extreme heat, chemicals, water, or friction during packing and transport. These solutions ...

Smart Moisture Measurement Technology Continually Optimizes Product and Process Quality for Pulp/Paper Processing

(Flexpack)

April 21, 2021, Instant measurement and production line correction is enabled since calculations are performed in real-time inside the sensor and data is analyzed multiple times per second with integrated software By ...

Twin Rivers Addresses Food Safety Concerns with Expanded EcoBarrier PFAS-Free Packaging Paper Offering

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2021, ... Release™ for end uses needing exceptional release results. This proprietary formulation optimizes surface friction to produce nonstick functionality for baking, bacon layout, and other moist or fatty food ...

In the Spotlight: IMS Technologies Q&A

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

March 29, 2021, ... tension, such as rotational resistance, changes in friction, and contamination. How do you ensure controlling torque at the source creates desired tension with changes in these inefficiencies? In every ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 64 years

(The Back Page)

February 17, 2021, ... difficulties (such as friction) in producing it, prompted manufacturers to develop other types. THE 4-SEAL POUCH Is the second most commonly used style and is formed by combining two sheets. Obviously, ...

Achieving Fluid Production: Controlling Static and Contamination

(News | New Products)

February 14, 2021, ... speed and can occur in a few ways; for example – through friction when the web makes contact with converting machinery, or through ‘separation’ – the unwinding of web rolls. Electricity from surrounding ...

Advantages and Benefits of Conductive Rubber Coverings in Critical Roll Positions

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2021, ... atomic level.  The number of electrons transferred is very small; perhaps one molecule in a million gives up an electron.  This process is called tribo-electric charging (tribology has to do with friction) ...

Achieving Fluid Production: Controlling Static and Contamination

(News | New Products)

January 27, 2021, ... speed and can occur in a few ways; for example – through friction when the web makes contact with converting machinery, or through ‘separation’ – the unwinding of web rolls. Electricity from surrounding ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – The Tension Control Specialists

(Tension)

January 18, 2021, ... Since 2011, DFE’s patented Silencer™ friction pads have been 100% effective at eliminating brake squeal noise — providing environmental and safety benefits for machine operators and plant managers. All ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Launches Lumirror STM Soft-Touch Matte PET Film

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2020, ... film also offers a high, consistent co-efficient of friction (COF) that helps larger bags to stay in place when stacked. Pet food manufacturers, in particular, are very interested in the new STM film, ...

Coating on Trial

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, ... of friction: that is the slipperiness or skid resistance properties of the coating and how it interacts with the substrate. Ideally all elements of the machine must function in unison in order to minimize ...

Static Control: Crucial to Fluid Converting Processes

(Static Elimination)

March 15, 2020, ... can be detrimental to production and health and safety. Static is typically the result of an imbalance of electrical charges on a substrate, which is generated through the friction or separation between ...

Corona Treating System

(Corona, Flame, Plasma)

January 02, 2020, ... rubber is a wonderful insulator, but is weak when it comes to physical properties like wear and cut resistance.  The high coefficient of friction of rubber coverings allows the use of light weight web ...