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Conserve Energy

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... are many approaches that can limit the energy used in the dryer, but most are focused on either reducing heat loss or exhaust air volume. Some can be low-cost efforts that involve mostly labor and material ...

Conference Examines Release Liner Issues, Opportunities

(News Eclips)

January 07, 2009, ... materials, which drill down into the technical detail with papers from industry-leading companies. The final plenary session of the conference will examine the major market segments for release liner, ...

How To Become a Green Printer

(Print)

December 31, 2008, ... To make the endeavor manageable and relevant, boundaries have been established around the converting process as follows: Product Design aspects and input material management to create the product; ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Magazine)

December 31, 2008, ... acquire the material needed to help reduce scrap, lower inventory costs, reduce freight, and achieve better operational efficiencies. Avery Dennison | 800-944-8511 | www.fasson.com PFFC-ASAP 318 ...

Color Control

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2008, ... that ultimately must apply the labels. “Color consistency throughout a run is extremely important to us and our clients,” Brombacher said. “They require a broad range of printed materials, and we use ...

Eco Inks

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

December 31, 2008, ... of ‘material’ that's used, it's not a lot,” says Buystedt. “But when you talk about ink and the way it's used, the impact can be huge if you don't have the right processes in place to make sure you're not creating ...

Alan Lane

(Experience Speaks)

December 31, 2008, ... efforts has your company made? We recycle all waste materials — paper, plastic, and metal. We replaced high-energy-usage equipment with high-efficiency units. Active teams work on cost savings in all areas, ...

Carton Converting System Is for In-Line Finishing

(News Eclips)

December 03, 2008, ... technologies can be incorporated, depending on product requirements. To compensate for wear or material variations, the cutting gap microadjustment is integrated. Products with repeats as small as 3 in. ...

Intelligent In-Line Press for Narrow to Mid-Web

(News Eclips)

December 03, 2008, ... Company says the C1 has the fastest changeover in its class with virtually no material waste during set-up and run. Has fully servo motion functionality and is both shaftless and gearless with continuous ...

Narrow Web & Label Products

(New Products)

November 30, 2008, ... is said to offer high productivity, fast changeover, virtually no material waste during setup and run, high print quality, and intuitive control. Reportedly provides proven productivity for thin films ...

Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box)

November 30, 2008, ... a 56-in. Mitsubishi Diamond 6000LX press equipped for in-line aqueous and UV coating. Eight-color press prints on 0.004-0.040-in. stock, plus thermoplastic materials used to create lenticular images, a ...

Cartons Lighten Up

(Carton Box)

November 30, 2008, ... attention to the little things that can make a big difference, some more obvious than others. For example, the company consistently pursues makeready reductions, which save time and materials. It utilizes ...

Reduce & Reuse

(Extrusion Coating)

November 30, 2008, Across the globe, the traditional commercial markets for extrusion-coated/laminated materials are being eclipsed in terms of volumes by applications in Across the globe, the traditional commercial markets ...

Special Causes: Enemy or Opportunity?

(Process Management)

November 30, 2008, ... “tweaking” is required, leading to waste of time and materials. In my experience, special cause variation seems to be inevitable, even in the best-run manufacturing operations. That being the case, ...

AIMCAL Sustains Technology-Hungry

(Metallizing)

November 30, 2008, ... of electronic, servo-motor driven shear knife holders over mechanical/pneumatic devices, including a broad list of operational rules of thumb that contribute to best shear-slit materials. He explored the ...

AIMCAL Sustains Technology-Hungry

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2008, ... that contribute to best shear-slit materials. He explored the superior results obtained from electric control that eliminates negative aspects and maximizes slitting efficiency and profitability. Social ...

Web Exclusive: Slitting Film

(Archive)

November 11, 2008, Despite the fact that crude oil prices have risen sharply, in turn elevating the price of oil-based raw materials used in plastic film manufacture, this group of materials still has largely untapped packaging ...

Ink Dispensing: Mix to Match

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

October 31, 2008, ... inks from previous jobs, has been eliminated. Individual ink raw materials can be traced clearly to each job. And in the case of repeat orders, when an identical recipe is simply recalled, the company ...

Pregis Dedicated To Sustainability

(News Clips Archive)

October 31, 2008, ... reintroducing it back into the manufacturing process; density reduction programs across all product lines to limit material entering the waste stream; products engineered to maximize packaging efficiency ...

Lab/Pilot/Technical Facilities Directory

(Archive)

October 31, 2008, ... die, spray Substrates | film, foil, nonwoven, paper, paperboard, tissue Atlas Material Testing Technology 4114 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613; 773-327-4520; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; www.atlas-mts.com ...