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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 ...

Techniques to Prevent/Minimize Die Lines

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

April 28, 2010, ... die is very important for two reasons. First, it is the heart of the blown film system, and without it, you cannot make film. Second, when you do disassemble the extruder for cleaning and maintenance, ...

DiTrolio Flexographic Inst. Upgrades Classroom Experience

(News | New Products)

April 08, 2010, ... IL. Graduates of the training program, says DiTrolio, have enjoyed 100% job placement. DFI features vocational programs, seminars, lean manufacturing, flexo staff development, preventative maintenance, ...

Amcor Flexibles Expands Blown Film Capabilities

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2010, ...  Specifically tailored to the production of medical films, the new line is equipped with auto-gauging, web cleaners, and vision systems to ensure the highest quality. “The new line enhances our capabilities ...

Pilot Coating: Coater Clone

(Coating/Laminating)

March 31, 2010, ... year replacing an older, far more “antiquated” version, is housed in a specially designed clean room environment. “We're using Class 1000 air supplies to both the room and the oven to more closely represent ...

What’s Up With Die Lines

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 17, 2010, ... polymer stability, use proper operating and preventative maintenance procedures to minimize downtime and carbon buildup, and to use proper die cleaning techniques so that the die lines are eliminated during ...

Breaking Boundaries

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2010, ... and converted from an ethylene oxide gas to an e-beam radiation technique. The functionality of a reclosable retort pouch used to package Tamaya Gourmet's Chilean Carica fruit products, earns ...

At Least You Have a Job!

(Editorial)

January 31, 2010, ... in employees. Not only can employees learn or re-learn the basics as well as best practices of their skill sets, they can learn lean manufacturing principles and techniques, such as at DFI, that can ...

Technical Report: Thin Coating Challenges

(Coatings)

January 31, 2010, ... a floater dryer, the substrate's baggy edges can lead to edge flutter. This flutter will result in contact between the wet coating and the nozzle, which will lead to defects and dryer cleaning issues. This ...

Time To Say Goodbye

(Process Management)

November 30, 2009, ... me on fade-out of red print on a routinely run package. It turned out to be caused not by light exposure but by a new cleaning protocol for display equipment used by a local supermarket chain. Quick response ...