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EPA and printers join forces to evaluate inks.

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, Determined to secure systematic, comparative data on inks, the flexo industry and the Environmental Protection Agency have launched the Design for the Determined to secure systematic, comparative data ...

Label converter controls quality from the inside out

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... t all our presses and create our own inks in-house to achieve color, density, tack, gloss, dot gain, and abrasion-resistance characteristics that yield optimum and consistent results on our presses," Keen ...

Laminator adds metallizing to the mix

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August 31, 1996, ... smooth surface, then we lacquer it using a high-gloss lacquer. Therefore, before the substrate rolls are sent to the metallizer, they are given two coats of lacquer in one pass on the two-headed lacquering ...

Gravure winners go for gold

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July 31, 1996, ... The package was redesigned to reflect an updated corporate image. Four different black inks combined with a soft backdrop to produce a duotone look, and matte and gloss contrast adds appeal. Engraver: ...

A look at the status of UV/EB curing

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June 30, 1996, ... industries comprise about one-half of the total volume. The more mature overprint coatings have captured a significant share of the market for high-gloss finishing of point-of-purchase signage, folding ...

Paper characteristics: starting the job right

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April 30, 1996, ... a substrate are paper strength, base sheet uniformity, moisture content, smoothness, gloss, ink receptivity, brilliance, whiteness, and coating type. The importance that each of those characteristics plays ...

Innovation is a winner in FPA competition

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March 31, 1996, ... good product visibility. The eight-color design is reverse rotogravure-printed, providing excellent gloss and scuff resistance. Zipper fabrication, bag fabrication, and zipper installation were by Minigrip/Zip-Pak, ...

Improved paper chemistry provides multiple benefits

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December 31, 1995, ... base sheet to accept the coating, you shouldn't have spotty printing. Your papermaking supplier needs a sheet that can be compressed evenly and polished through the super calenders to give you the gloss ...

Video web inspection: the view from the press floor.

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September 30, 1995, ... since joining the company three years ago. He runs several presses, including a Mark Andy 16-in.-wide 4200 with ten print stations. Frequently, he is process printing high-gloss white paper labels for ...

Converter combines profit with environmental concern

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May 31, 1995, ... control was received well by employees. Benefits of the process include improved weatherability, gloss and minimal cleanup. Volatile organic compound emissions were reduced to near-zero levels. Solvents ...

Conserving weight, space earns praise for flexible

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March 31, 1995, ...  The eight-color design is rotogravure reverse-printed on 48-gauge polyester, giving it excellent gloss and scuff resistance. The white linear low-density sealant web provides superb opacity and whiteness ...

Coating system provides lustrous results.

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February 28, 1995, The multiple coating technology system produces high-gloss coatings, metallic finishes and related special effects. The system is available on the company's The multiple coating technology system produces ...