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Epson Introduces Two New SurePress Digital Label Presses

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2022, ... supports a range of substrates, including off-the-shelf flexo materials, without the need to surface prime. Its inks meet the latest safety standards and regulations, such as REACH, and deliver high-quality ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... up to the elastic limit. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS What properties are important? It depends. Many materials are sold based on ultimate tensile strength. UTS is often based on the end use product. If ...

Leveraging the Supply Chain Organization in Times of Crisis

(Foil)

May 04, 2022, ... with raw material shortages, worker shortages and more.   Then, adding to that, power shortages in Chinese factories continue to impact production of raw materials “foilstock” and converter foil, and ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2022, ...  What properties are important? It depends. Many materials are sold based on ultimate tensile strength. UTS is often based on the end use product. If your web meets the required strength and your process ...

New range of beauty innovation from CHANEL with sustainable Sulapac material

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2022, ... of CHANEL’s exacting standards, every detail was considered. The full range of packaging for the N° 1 de CHANEL is eco-designed and includes lids that contain bio-based materials. They are the result ...

Enabling Solutions for Sustainable Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2022, ... sustainability since creating its first repulpable water-based coating over 50 years ago.  Their experts develop new materials and coatings with sustainability in mind, prioritizing customers’ health and ...

Taking Control of Static

(Surface Prep)

February 13, 2022, ... protons is caused by tribo-charging and in several other ways. When two different materials touch and separate, charges also separate. The Triboelectric Series in Table 1 is an ordered list where a material ...

Davis-Standard will promote a range of converting technology at ICE Europe

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2022, ... applications. From laboratory-size systems for R&D to five-meter-wide systems for industrial materials, Davis-Standard collaborates with customers to address precision gauge control, splice speed, simplified ...

Converting Machinery Leadership for Better Processing

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 10, 2022, ... systems for R&D all the way up to 6.2-meter-wide systems for industrial materials A proven range of extruders, feedscrews and control systems Automatic profile control (APC), air rings, deckle and ...

Empire Screen Printing Roll to Roll Innovations Achieves New Levels of Efficiency, Repeatability, and Quality, ideal for OEM Applications

(News | New Products)

January 03, 2022, ... by Empire’s industrial engineers, the Roll-to-Roll Screen Press can print on a variety of first and subsurface materials including Polycarbonate, Polyester, Vinyl, BOPP, and Paper products with material ...

Acucote Introduces BioPreferred Product Line

(News | New Products)

December 19, 2021, ... goods without added material costs, Acucote has introduced a line of 25 USDA Certified Biobased products. Materials include coated, uncoated, fluorescents, tag and digital print media. BioPreferredⓇ ...

Expansions and New Markets for Nonwovens

(Nonwovens)

November 28, 2021, ... of raw materials used—but also the end use market the nonwoven producer supplies. Some supply chains were barely disrupted—as the majority of nonwoven tend to stay where they are produced—while others ...

Measure Static in Wound Rolls

(Static Elimination)

November 14, 2021, Audit static on finished rolls and on incoming materials to prevent problems. Audit static on finished rolls and on incoming materials to prevent problems. By Kelly Robinson, PE, PhD, Electrostatic ...

Empire Screen Printing Roll to Roll Innovations Achieves New Levels of Efficiency, Repeatability, and Quality

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2021, ... Roll-to-Roll Screen Press can reportedly print on a variety of first and subsurface materials including polycarbonate, polyester, vinyl, BOPP, and paper products with material thickness ranging between ...

BriskHeat Announces Launch of DHI Drum Immersion Heaters

(News | New Products)

September 14, 2021, ... screwing directly into the top of the drum; Safe for use on both poly or metal drums; Grounded; Feature food-safe construction; and Are ideal for non-acidic materials. “BriskHeat expanded its ...

Roundtable Q&A: Static Control

(Static Elimination)

August 08, 2021, ... sheets in ways that prevent repeatable, efficient winding, stacking or overall good handling control. Webs can track poorly during winding; sheets may not stack uniformly, and materials stick to rollers ...

Best Practices: Corona Treating Pretreated Films Prior to Converting

(Flexpack)

August 01, 2021, ... materials with equal dyne levels, one freshly treated and one from inventory; the freshly treated material consistently provides the better adhesion." Water-based applications almost always require treating ...

A Surge in Demand for Antimicrobial Protection

(Coatings)

June 27, 2021, ... solutions – to reflect the demands for film applications in today’s technological world. Scientists can offer an intricate understanding of antimicrobial technologies that perfectly complements the materials ...

The IQ Power to Control Static

(News | New Products)

June 13, 2021, ... quality, safety and speed to market are of the utmost importance, effective static control management is the key to success. The utilization of flexible film-based materials and the desire to speed up ...

Achieving Durable Codes in the Toughest of Conditions

(Coating/Laminating)

April 21, 2021, ... laser beam radiation and fumes. Another important consideration is the fact that laser is not suitable for all types of materials. It requires a strong underlying surface and a top layer responsive to ...