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HOW TO: Build a Better Chamber

(HOW TO Guide)

September 08, 2024, There are several ways to build an ink chamber that will deliver exactly the results you need every time you fire up the press, but unfortunately, you must do it repeatedly. There are several ways ...

GMerix Expands Toll Coating Services with ETI Converting’s Cohesio 40” Coater

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 04, 2024, ... and coatings. This setup builds on GMerix’s expertise, particularly for coating inkjet receptive materials.  “We are dedicated to building strong, lasting partnerships with our customers. Our new ETI ...

Anderson & Vreeland Canada, ULC (AVC) Announces Partnership with Sandon Global, Elevating Industry Standards for Flexographic Printing

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2024, ... meticulous quality control for both narrow-web and wide-web applications. The company’s cutting-edge anilox cell designs present unbeatable ink transfer and unrivalled print performance, resulting in extended ...

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2024, ... truly handheld device. Its compact design makes it the perfect companion for quality control of solid surfaces in production and incoming goods inspection.” Alternative to Dyne Pens and Test Inks: Quantitative ...

Flint Group and Xeikon to Highlight Corrugated Printing Innovations at SuperCorrExpo 2024

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2024, ... of water-based inks and coatings. Designed to reduce the total cost to print and provide sustainability benefits, the wide range of products under the AQUACode brand has delivered long-standing success ...

Sun Chemical to Introduce Breakthrough Solutions for Corrugated Market at SuperCorrExpo® 2024

(News | New Products)

August 08, 2024, ... Sun Chemical’s comprehensive solutions, including its ranges of water-based inks and coatings, anilox cleaners, color management and digital troubleshooting tools that enable enhanced efficiency, precision ...

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

(Web Handling)

July 28, 2024, ... subsequently shrinkable product when water is applied. This shrinkage can be significant and typically grips the substrate roller with tremendous force, again another unique property of wool. In printing ...

Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2024, Just when we think flexible packaging films have reached a milestone of innovation, technology kicks things up another notch. By Rob Tiller, Managing Director, PennPac Just when we think flexible ...

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2024, ... the form of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) provides good gas, aroma and moisture resistance making it suitable for carbonated soft drink bottles, snack food wrappers and much more besides. Flexible ...

Excelitas Technologies to Showcase UV Curing and Disinfection Innovations at the 2024 RadTech UV+EB Technology and Conference

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2024, ... and grand format digital printing systems. It is also ideal for many large single pass UV inkjet and wood coating applications. Noblelight NNiLight Lamp: Due to its higher UVC output and lower maintenance ...

Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, ... Tension and Wettability The basic principle of surface tension and wettability in converting is that for ink, adhesive or bonding agents to adhere successfully, the substrate’s surface tension must ...

Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

April 28, 2024, ... translates to defect-free products, which improves a company's bottom line. Putting off cleaning for even a brief time can cause damage as ink dries quickly. The ink can harden, which can make it difficult, ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, ... are fixed to the machine or floor — think of these as guiding to a fixed point in space. Proper web geometry is critical for these to work properly (see Diagram A), and they always include a shifting exiting ...

Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic

(Coating/Laminating)

April 17, 2024, ... are seeing policy with specific targets that aim for comprehensive circularity in the packaging lifecycle by 2030. Forward-thinking brand owners in North America should anticipate significant changes to ...

INX promotes three to Vice President positions

(News | New Products)

April 17, 2024, The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co. have approved the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions.  The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co. have ...

SEI integrates Vetaphone on new Labelmaster KyoJet

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2024, ... is the latest technology to be integrated into the Labelmaster series that now includes a digital inkjet engine, the KyoJet, capable of printing CMYK plus white and two pantones at 1200dpi resolution at ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, ... material testing: PFFC April, May and July 2022.) If your tension is too low the web will sag and will not track properly. Wrinkles may appear due to poor lay flat. If the tension is too high, stress ...

Valve Actuators with Longer Lifespan

(News | New Products)

April 10, 2024, ... required, and the actuator responds much quicker and is easier when throttling. QTRCO took a similar approach as an alternative to Scotch yoke actuators. Also known as a slotted link mechanism, the Scotch ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2024, ... for slitting mode avoids the worst of factors including wrinkles, spreading and path problems. Sensors assist with detection. The technical details affect narrow width slitting and all winding. Jeffrey ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Converting Expert)

April 08, 2024, ... July 2022.) If your tension is too low the web will sag and will not track properly. Wrinkles may appear due to poor lay flat. If the tension is too high, stress induced troughs may form in open spans. ...