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July 30, 2005, ... Cincinnati, OH; 513/489-7393; schoberusa.com RSM rotary die-cutting systems are designed for converting thin-gauge-film, in-mold labels at speeds to 230 fpm. The system unwinds label rolls; die-cuts labels; ...

Seeking a Converting Superhero

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2005, ... a flaw in gauge control or an actual hole or tear can wreak havoc by causing a line break, with ensuing downtime that could last for hours. Variation across the web of a film also is a common problem. ...

New Products

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June 29, 2005, ... Parabolic cell configuration provides steeper wall angles and offers a higher ink-capacity-to-wear ratio than that of conical cell profiles, company adds. Gauge Coating Weight Accurately NDC Infrared ...

"Small Guy" Equipped for Mega Growt

(Archive)

May 30, 2005, ... including barrier films. The system is equipped with a W&H Filmatic T dual turret winder and the Optifil P2 automatic film gauge control system. Optifil P2 is said to ensure minimum thickness tolerances ...

New Products, Part 2

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May 30, 2005, ... Control Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering Co. , Gloucester, MA; 978/281-1800; bge.battenfeld.com The RollAir Collapser provides consistent control and quality regardless of film gauge or surface characteristics, ...

Give Customer What He Wants

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May 30, 2005, ... film with an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) coated on it means exactly that. The PP film must be the proper gauge and not slightly less or more. The PSA must be that specified and not a version ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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April 29, 2005, ... advantages. Shear slitting of heavier gauge films allows higher speeds and longer knife life with much more sophistication in knife set-up control required. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Web Spreading by ...

New Products

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April 29, 2005, ... are Rugged Nireco America Corp. , Port Jervis, NY; 845/856-4053; nirecoamerica.com Semiconductor strain gauge tension transducers are designed for maximum accuracy, versatility, and reliability. Said ...

A King of Shrink Contender

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March 30, 2005, ... attractive for film webs, says Seuss, as it allows Color Craft to compensate for caliper variations or gauge bands due to print buildup or laminations in the product since each web is being wound at its ...

Taming Plastics

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February 27, 2005, ... are an economical alternative microperf, often ideal for thinner gauge plastics. The finer (more teeth) the tooth pattern is, the thinner the sheet that can be perforated and vice versa. Creasing ...

E-Clips Top 10

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January 30, 2005, ... from light-gauge extensible films to p-s stock. Available in single-direction or reversible models, rewinder utilizes the latest in drive and control technology, reportedly making it capable of running ...

New Products

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January 30, 2005, ... and rewinding in web and strand applications. Strain gauge and LVDT load cells measure the product tension, reportedly eliminating problems such as feathering, breaking, wrinkling, and blocking. Software ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

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December 30, 2004, ... Industry News, Events & Activities Spring Will Bring Blown Film Line A new seven-layer Varex blown film extrusion line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher with Optifil P-2 auto gauge control is scheduled ...

New Product Digest, Part 1

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December 30, 2004, ... NDC Infrared Engineering, Irwindale, CA; 626/226-8319; ndcinfrared.com The FG710 IR gauge performs what is said to be highly accurate on-line basis weight and thickness measurement of single- or multilayer ...

New Product Digest, Part 2

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December 30, 2004, ... 585/214-2455; lumetrics.net The DI 330 OptiGauge instrument employs optical technology to measure absolute thickness to the highest accuracy of ±0.1 micrometer. Company says virtually any translucent ...

Extrusion Dies

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October 30, 2004, ... than the target gauge maintained in the rest of the coating, edge beads form because the machine-direction tension applied to the moving web causes it to “neck in” or become slightly narrower, resulting ...

PFFC Worldwide Special Report on Release Liners, part 2

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October 30, 2004, ... is used to gauge ink anchorage, and the tesa tape typically is used to gauge release properties. Although these tapes are stable and consistent products, they are not certified. In order to be used for ...

St. Paul Coater Ups Release Liner Production after New Coating Line Install

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September 16, 2004, ... 48 gauge (12 micron); the new line will be running: polyester, polypropylene (PP); BOPP; PE (polyethylene); HDPE; LDPE; styrene, paper, and resin-coated paper. Learn more about Rayven at rayven.com. ...

New Product Digest

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August 30, 2004, ... 845. Monitor Die Pressure Action Rotary Die, Addison, IL, USA; 630/628-6830; actionrotary.com Torkit digital die pressure gauge monitors rotary die-cutting or hot stamping force, predicts and prevents ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

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August 30, 2004, ... a div. of the SMS Plastics Technology Group. Two lines were installed originally, and a third was added recently. "What we look for is equipment that will help us produce nice flat rolls with good gauge ...