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- Coating Matters: Defects | Finding the Cause
- (Coating/Laminating)
- December 31, 2010, ... the next step is to understand why the particle is not being filtered properly or why the particle gets trapped. If the particle is dirt, make sure the fluid is filtered and the substrate is cleaned. ...
- Foundation of FTA To Partner with PIA on Conference
- (Flexography)
- December 21, 2010, ... The event, set for April 10-13 in Kansas, City, MO., now in its 22nd year, is claimed to stand as the only conference for the printing and packaging industry focused on operational excellence and Lean ...
- Green Converting: Recycled Roll Coverings
- (Web Handling)
- November 30, 2010, ... transported, and recycled using renewable energy Optimizes the use of renewable or recycled source materials Is manufactured using clean production techniques and best practices Is made of materials ...
- Looking South
- (Label/Tape)
- October 31, 2010, ... more, “clean” film liner waste can command high prices and can be viewed as a generator of income, not as a waste product. Low-caliper film release liners also can contribute to sustainability in term ...
- Process Troubleshooting
- (Coating/Laminating)
- October 31, 2010, ... include web cleaners, steering, tension, static control, and temperature control. The material characteristics to be measured include surface energy and substrate manufacturing data. The issues (typically ...
- Sitting/Rewinding: A Grand View
- (Slit)
- September 30, 2010, ... on a campaign to become AIB (American Inst. of Baking) approved, a process that involves a review of a company's facilities, procedures, policies, cleanliness levels, and other quality-related issues. Kamps ...
- Forum's Theme Is About Pac
- (Flexography)
- September 30, 2010, ... Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances), FQC (Flexo Quality Consortium), Inks & Substrates, Lean Manufacturing (a new addition to the lineup), Prepress, and Sustainability. For more information visit ...
- Dow Adds Line For New Films
- (Flexpack)
- September 30, 2010, ... modules. Dow says the new encapsulant films are the latest solutions spurred by its focus on delivering sustainable solutions to address some of today's challenges, including the need for clean energy. ...
- Coating/Laminating: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
- (Coating/Laminating)
- September 30, 2010, ... One example concerns the sticky nature of solvent-based laminating adhesives and the importance of being able to clean the coater efficiently. “Faustel followed our operators' suggestions to make that ...
- Pilot Coaters: Small Volume, Big Advances
- (Coating/Laminating)
- September 30, 2010, ... of coverages and substrates. Thus, they can demonstrate new technology that could be built into new coating lines. They have added web cleaners, UV curing, surface treatment, variety of coating methods, ...
- Foundation of FTA Announces Theme, Logo for 2011 Annual Forum
- (Flexography)
- September 16, 2010, ... FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances), FQC (Flexo Quality Consortium), Inks & Substrates, Lean Manufacturing (a new addition to the lineup), and Prepress and Sustainability. ...
- Dow Unveils ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for Photovoltaic Modules
- (Flexpack)
- August 17, 2010, ... some of the world’s most critical challenges, including the need for clean energy. Based on fully integrated polyolefin technology, these encapsulant films can be formulated to address specific module ...
- Meech Strengthens International Presence in China
- (Static-Beat)
- July 28, 2010, ... air, and web cleaning technologies, claims it is winning an increasing number of sales from China, and during the next 12 months it will be confirming its long-term commitment to the area by opening offices ...
- It’s All About the Ink
- (Yo's Yarns)
- June 24, 2010, ... the process for manufacturing the ink–while the explanation was simplified for a lay person like me–was not as complicated as I had anticipated. But what impressed me most was how clean the process was, ...
- Slitting Nonwovens: A Slit Decision
- (Flexpack)
- May 31, 2010, ... chain that could only be filled with a new production line and thus a new company,” he says of their decision to launch the startup. “The void was a strategically located manufacturer of very clean, very ...
- Art Yerecic
- (Trends/Management)
- May 31, 2010, ... for certification soon. What is your key to retaining good employees? Our lean cellular structure puts an emphasis on teamwork. Office and pressroom cells are zones of responsibility that group our ...
- Trends in technology
- (Coating/Laminating)
- April 30, 2010, ... Increased process rate & storage Automated control, all systems Internet computing, “cloud” Advanced modeling Substrate Surface treatment: Adhesion wettability clean surface On-line ...
- Converting Industry News Clips
- (News Clips Archive)
- April 30, 2010, ... Engenharia as the sole representative for its line of waterborne primers, coatings, and adhesives in Brazil. Flexo Wash, Louisville, KY, reports 14 installations of its anilox roll cleaning systems ...
- A future for photovoltaics
- (Metallizing)
- April 30, 2010, ... properties are now much better understood. The effect of substrate quality on the barrier performance leads to the development of higher-performance substrates that have been heat stabilized, cleaned, ...
- Green & White
- (First Glance)
- April 30, 2010, ... The recyclable display board accommodates most inks and adhesives as well as commercial connective systems such as edge tape and plastic or metal edging/channels. Product reportedly cuts easily and cleanly ...