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How Static Bars Work

(Static-Beat)

November 30, 2009, ... to 5 kV, and the current at 1 kV above VONSET is only 0.5 µA. So, cleaning the pins in your static bar is important. Follow the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. This usually involves scrubbing ...

AIMCAL Announces Matteucci Awards

(News Clips Archive)

November 30, 2009, AMELIA ISLAND, FL | Following in the tradition of past Fall Technical Conferences, the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) AMELIA ISLAND, FL | Following in the tradition of past ...

AIMCAL Announces Matteucci Technical Excellence Awards

(News | New Products)

October 21, 2009, ... of 5s by providing clear instruction on how to move forward on the path toward lean manufacturing and Six Sigma using the 5s process. This award also gave due credit to this first-time ever presenter. ...

New Roles for Converters

(Archive)

September 30, 2009, ... the thin active coatings. Surface treatment is used to modify and clean substrates. Metallization coatings are applied when needed, and standard slitting and chopping machines are used to convert rolls ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ...  Circle 403 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Clean Lines Safely Purgex 461 Plus commercial purging compound is designed to clean blown film and sheet lines. Said to result in shorter cleaning ...

Secrets Uncovered at TLMI's Get Smart Technical Conferenc

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2009, ... negotiating discounts from suppliers for fast payment of invoices; paying suppliers with a credit card that pays cash back; bonus programs in which all plant personnel participate; lean manufacturing practices; ...

Experience Speaks: Wayne Etchells

(Experience Speaks)

August 31, 2009, ... before the word was popular, when the metallic yarn indusry changed, and Metlon adapted the equipment to narrow-width slitting. We remain lean and flexible to market, economic, and industry demands.  ...

Eco Fiction

(Substrates)

August 31, 2009, ... also improves efficiencies. No fiction needed. “Being lean and assuring minimal wastestreams is very critical to our business,” says Bob Saari of Contract Converting in Greenville, WI. “As part of our ...

Distilling Solvents

(Green Converting)

August 31, 2009, ... Distillation? Distillation is the process of heating a liquid past its boiling point to create pure, clean vapors that rise away from the impurities of the original compound. The vapors then are condensed ...

Labelexpo Europe Preview of Exhibits

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2009, ... worldwide investing in the system since its introduction. The system is designed to enable clean, fast, and waste-free recipe preparation in batches of 1 to 5 kg. It reportedly has enabled printers to ...

Seeing Clearly

(Coatings)

July 31, 2009, ... series is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing for quick, easy changeovers by one operator in 10 min or less. Coaters also are enclosed, providing safety, improved cleanliness, and total solvent ...

Sleeve Open-Platform Web Offset Presses

(News Eclips)

July 20, 2009, ... This allows the sleeve technology, company says, to be profitable for shorter runs and also offer lean manufacturing for larger jobs. Suitable for a variety of films, p-s stock, foil, and carton with ...

Crime Stoppers

(Archive)

June 30, 2009, ... can be collected and cleaned, refilled with a substance other than the original product, and resold. Counterfeit ethical pharmaceuticals that are no better than a placebo — or worse, dangerous to the patient ...

Golf Balls by the Dozen

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2009, Caraustar Industries is cited by DuPont with a Noteworthy Accomplishment Award in the DuPont Packaging Awards for Caraustar’s redesign of Callaway’s Dozen Pak golf ball packaging. ATLANTA, GA | Caraustar ...

Agnati Finalizes Reorganization, Includes New Investor

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2009, ... S.r.l. and will remain located in the same historic manufacturing site in Vimercate (MI/Italy). However, the company will incorporate a leaner and more flexible structure, according to a company press ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: June 200

(New Products)

May 31, 2009, ... Film Lines Purgex 460 Plus commercial purging compound for cleaning film lines is said to purge heavily contaminated lines effectively. Reportedly results in shorter cleaning cycles, lower purging material ...

Growth Strategy

(Flexpack Main)

May 31, 2009, ... stand-up, and retort pouches. The high-speed Totani operates at 240 cycles/min, with laminate roll changes on the fly. The unit reportedly cuts pouches cleanly and precisely at very high speeds. It includes ...

Web Exclusive: Flat Die Technologies Emerge as Keys to Innovation in Solar Electric Systems

(Archive)

May 13, 2009, ... special valves start and stop coating application; this action is coordinated with movement of the die toward and away from the substrate to promote a clean break in the coating and prevent formation of ...

Harper Donates to Clemson Sonoco Institute

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2009, ... equipment, as well as pressroom cleaning supplies. The Sonoco Inst. of Packaging Design and Graphics features the only university program in the country that combines packaging science, graphic communication, ...

CMM Conference Program Focuses on Helping Converters Cope with Economy

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2009, ... & Laminating,” “The Importance of Color Management & Prepress Operations,” “Increasing Efficiency with Lean Manufacturing,” and “Protecting Your Brand through Packaging.” The Operations Track features ...