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Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... it a central feature of the attractive packaging for its Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razor. The vertical holographic rainbow lines that appear on the square box in which the replacement cartridges and ...

Drives Motors: From Zero to 800

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2011, ... global silicone release manufacturer Mondi decided in mid-2009 to relocate and upgrade a decommissioned 2.3-m wide coating line from its UK facility to one in Germany. Mondi executives worked with Circonix ...

Menasha Packaging Installs Flexo/Folder/Gluer

(Folding/Gluing)

June 27, 2011, ... of equipment, which allows Menasha to manufacture preprinted retail-ready and club cases in-line without running multiple operations on a die-cutter and gluer. It can produce 21,000 pieces/hr—three times ...

Winder Targets Mid-Range Markets

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

May 31, 2011, ... system, and programmable tension and nip control for winding rolls directly off the process line. The slitter mandrel, spreader roll, core accelerator, drum, primary arm indexing, and transfer knife positions ...

Inkjet Press Has Wide Color Capability

(Digital)

May 31, 2011, The Tau 150 8C digital UV inkjet label press handles web widths from 4-6.5 in. at speeds close to 160 fpm. Standard color configuration CMYK+W can be The Tau 150 8C digital UV inkjet label press handles ...

Coating, Not Printing

(Coating/Laminating)

May 31, 2011, ... that printing is discrete and coating is continuous (mostly). Of course, this rule of thumb has many exceptions, but discrete versus continuous is a good baseline to develop an understanding of the ...

Laser Levels Playing Field

(Die-Cutting)

May 31, 2011, ... score lines. Laser processing takes folding carton manufacturing to a new level of visual appeal while maintaining functional elements in a cost-effective manner, even when producing short runs. Today, ...

BOPP Producer Needs Nine

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... six Atlas film slitters and three Titan secondary slitter/rewinders. This is in conjunction with three new biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film production lines. The film lines are to be installed ...

Coating Matters: Open Up the Coating Process Window

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2011, ... proximity, the slot die lip (offset/geometry/gap), along with the line speed, raw material variation, and equipment precision. Because you typically are stuck with the raw materials developed for the product ...

Coating Matters: Steam-The Cure for Curl

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2011, ... profile control of moisture in the cross direction; and operate efficiently with typical machine speeds of 600-1,200 fpm. When choosing a steam applicator, several guidelines should be kept in mind: ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... by creating open channels between the SBS and susceptor, allowing humidity to vent to the carton's interior instead of passing through the paperboard. Plus, the new design increases packaging line speed ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... allowing humidity to vent to the interior of the carton instead of passing through the paperboard. Additionally, the new design increases packaging line speed 7% and reduces waste 12%. Toray Plastic ...

Menasha Packaging Announces $10M Pennsylvania Expansion

(Carton Box)

March 09, 2011, ... plant over the next 12 months. In addition, the company expects the expansion to increase plant capacity by 35%. According to general manager Pete Widolff, the project, which is in line with Menasha' ...

Capri Packaging Orders MIRAFLEX W&H Flexo Press

(Flexography)

March 07, 2011, ... growth.” The line at Capri is capable of printing speeds up to 1,650 fpm. It is equipped with EASY-SET for automatic impression setting, EASY-REG for registration, TURBOCLEAN automatic ink supply and ...

Second Moisture Tech for Acucote

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2011, ... steam moisturizing system from Qualitek for use on a silicone coater. The unit complements a system that was installed on an adhesive coating line in 2008. Paul Sanborn, VP of manufacturing, says, “The ...

Neutralize & Clean Wide Surfaces

(Static Elimination)

February 28, 2011, Long Super Ion Air Knives neutralize static electricity while blowing away dust and particulates from printed surfaces, paper, plastics, and 3D shapes Long Super Ion Air Knives neutralize static electricity ...

Bowed Roll Is Adjustable

(Web Handling)

February 28, 2011, ... apex that helps converters achieve optimal web engagement and control over the web. Adjustable bearing housing allows operators to rotate the roll apex while operating at full line speeds to assist in ...

Reporter

(Magazine)

January 31, 2011, ... CEO Robert G. Burton Sr. says, “The acquisition…expands our specialty packaging into the growing shrink sleeve market. Gilbreth's product line complements Cenveo's existing offerings and will create immediate ...

Nonwoven Laminations: Absorb Profit

(Controls)

January 31, 2011, ... lineal ft. This station cuts a variety of products ranging from 1¼ in. to 48 in. on slightly larger rolls. Line speeds vary on different roll sizes. For example, 12-in.-wide rolls are processed at 100-500 ...

Web Cleaning: To Contact or Not?

(Web Cleaning)

January 31, 2011, The need for companies to improve productivity without investing in complete new lines or equipment has resulted in an increasing interest in technologies The need for companies to improve productivity ...