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Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

December 13, 2006, ... a flexo press, but one rotogravure unit and one (Omet C.A.S.T.) silk screen unit can be interchanged into any of the print stations. Because a particular requirement of this converter was the ability ...

Ink Mileage: Measure & Manage

(Process Management)

November 30, 2006, ... but loss of volume can occur without preventative cleaning maintenance. Similar mileage models can be made for gravure and litho presses, although there may be more variables to be addressed. In gravure, ...

CONVERTER CLIPS

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... the expansion, SAM introduced the high-speed Champion gravure press, which runs at 500 mpm and features a trolley design, HMI indicated doctor positioning with job memory, and an integral performance dryer. ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ...  PFFC-ASAP 407 Gravure Paper has Many Uses M-real USA Corp., Norwalk, CT; 203/229-7480; m-real.com Simcastor Flex paper for flexible packaging was developed specifically for rotogravure printing. ...

Labelexpo New Products

(Magazine)

October 31, 2006, ... blade life and to eliminate metal buildup problems. Suited for gravure, flexo, and pad-print marking. Many variations of hardened-and non-hardened edge shapes can be customized for various job requirements. ...

Managing the Ink Films

(Process Management)

October 31, 2006, ... splits in rollers on the press. After the run, ink left in the press is not usable due to contamination by dampening solution and paper fibers. Gravure printing also is simple, comprising a chromed ...

Challengers Press On

(Tapes)

October 31, 2006, ... pixilated vignettes in nine colors with two whites and dark bold black. Rotogravure cylinders were laser exposed and chemically etched to allow for bold metallics and opacity that the brand required with ...

New Products

(Magazine)

October 31, 2006, ... inks from anilox roll cells without damaging cell structure; removes tough stains on roll face; and cleans gravure and chrome cylinders safely and thoroughly. PFFC-ASAP 461 Sheet Paper and Board ...

Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities

(Archive)

October 30, 2006, ... 150 mil), nonwovens (to 130 mil), tissue (single- and multi-ply), metal, scrim Coating Techniques: air knife, doctor blade, rod, gravure (offset, reverse, direct, pressurized), slot die, curtain die, ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

September 30, 2006, Get Product Protection Light Impressions, Surrey, UK; +44 (0)1372 386677; www.lightimpressions.com HiMax OVD hologram is for the protection of products Get Product Protection Light Impressions, Surrey, ...

Ink 101: Part II

(Process Management)

September 30, 2006, ... can be categorized by viscosity, as either liquid or paste. Liquid inks are used in flexo and gravure printing where low viscosity ensures release from anilox and gravure cells respectively. Paste inks ...

Ink 101: Part I

(Process Management)

August 31, 2006, ... which is small in comparison to the total for packaging. Ink Sales by Market Segment and Print Method ($M) Item Flexo Offset Gravure Total Total 1,260 310 230 1,800 Corrugated 360 ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

August 31, 2006, ... anilox rollers, gravure cylinders, presses, ink pans, and other press parts. Will remove camouflage and restore maximum cell volume. Handles water- and solvent-based inks, UV inks, varnishes, and other ...

PLGA Announces Print Quality Award Competion

(Archive)

August 09, 2006, The Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. Print Awards program recognizes member printers and converters for outstanding achievement in gravure printing. (plga.com) PRESS RELEASE The Packaging & Label Gravure ...

Multi-Color Innovation Wins Top Label Awards

(Archive)

August 08, 2006, ... It was printed eight-color rotogravure on a metallized beverage paper developed by Multi-Color to provide a premium look for a special promotion product. World Label Award winners are chosen annually ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

July 31, 2006, ... odor, color, etc., and to protect against structural failure The pouch includes Ampac's SmartSpout dispensing system and is rotogravure printed in five colors on an eight-color Toshiba Sectional Drive press. ...

PLGA Seeks Entries for Achievement Awards

(Archive)

May 31, 2006, The Packaging and Label Gravure Assn. (PLGA) requests entries for the 2006 Technical Achievement Awards for suppliers to the gravure industry for packaging and labels. Entries are due by August 1, 2006. ...

New Products, Part 1

(Magazine)

May 30, 2006, ... spot, ultrasonic, IR spot-type, line-follower detectors, line-scan detectors with polarized optics, and Eagle Eye wide brand detectors with external point adjust. Gravure Coat with One Cylinder  ...

Pouch Power

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2006, ... to execute the best possible graphics for McCormick.” To achieve the high-definition printing, the pouches are produced on an eight-color Toshiba Sectional Drive rotogravure press. “The artwork and ...

Drent Goebel Hosts Open House

(Flexpack)

May 17, 2006, ... print lengths possible in offset. The technology combines the advantages of offset with those of flexo and gravure. During the Open House, visitor can attend workshops about quality, cost saving, and ...