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Control Static on a Winding Roll

(Static-Beat)

September 05, 2014, ... we get rid of static on the winding roll, we don’t need to think about controlling static in our process upstream … right? The goal is to wind a charge free roll. Let’s take two static measurements ...

Unilux Adds Handheld Strobe Light

(Controls)

September 04, 2014, ... in its H2LED Series of second-generation LED inspection lights. The lights are designed for additional applications, including maintenance, speed measurement, machine vision, camera inspection, motion ...

Sustainability | Fossil-Free Paperboard Mill Within Reach

(Trends/Management)

September 01, 2014, ... to measure, disclose, manage, and share vital environmental information.  The environmental data form an integral part of an annual report that complies with the Global Reporting Initiative’s highest ...

DFE to Show Zero and Calibration Feature

(Controls)

August 30, 2014, Dover Flexo Electronics’ Quik-Cal feature will be among the tension measurement, display, and control technology showing at Labelexpo Americas   ROCHESTER, NH | Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) will ...

All I Ever Needed to Know —I Learned in Elementary School

(Web Handling)

August 26, 2014, ... or manufacturing. I'm not necessarily a big fan of Six Sigma, but it does stress the importance of measurements. If you don't measure something, it is too easy to over- or under-estimate something and get ...

Montalvo Adds Load Cell for Pulley Use

(News | New Products)

August 23, 2014, ... and performance. It is a highly cost-effective way for customers to add tension measurement to their new or existing applications while ensuring it is built to precisely meet the needs of their application. ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2014, ... 2 is an example showing the percent moisture before and after remoisturizing for a silicone-coated release liner using different paper stocks. Temperature measurements of the web should be taken at ...

Sensortech Analyzer Includes Advancements

(Controls)

August 16, 2014, ... with an  effective process management and control tool. Moisture measurement, coat weight, basis weight, and coating consistency are all measured in real-time, providing in-line control capability. Company ...

Huhtamaki Films Is Certified for Environmental Efforts

(News | New Products)

August 10, 2014, ... the measured outside temperature. This means the system is optimally prepared for any weather conditions and is therefore sustainable: Four million kilowatt hours of natural gas and 800 tons of CO2 are ...

EU Project to Develop Gas Sensor Technology

(Controls)

August 10, 2014, The goal of Safetypack is to develop technology to measure gas composition inside sealed packaging without products being taken out of the packing line   TAASTRUP, DENMARK | The Danish Technological ...

Labelexpo to Offer Master Class for Brand Owners

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... through how to measure their social media profit success through engagement and consumer marketing. He will also offer advice on how to extend the life of the label and packaging to connect with the next ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... (Booth 5990) is offering a $500 show discount on the BetaFlex PRO/3D HD Flexo Plate & Image Analyzer. Also featuring Beta Video Rulers for precise, non-contract measurements of large and small distances ...

Kapco Celebrates 40 Years of Business

(Coating/Laminating)

July 26, 2014, ... to apply two coatings, either the same or different, in a single pass. The coater upgrade also included additional drying capacity for heavy coat weights on a single side and improved measurement devices ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, ... as an executive bringing new automation and productivity solutions to market within Fortune 500 and start-up technology companies. He has held management positions with Fisher Controls Intl., Measurex ...

Striving to Improve

(Static-Beat)

July 17, 2014, ... protected electronic components from damaging static discharges. Ken MacKillop from Static Clean and Bill Vosteen from Monroe Electronics measured static on a running continuous belt. Robert Morse ...

Appleton Mfg. Division Adds to Safe-Slab Line

(News | New Products)

July 13, 2014, The Butt Roll Safe-Slab and the Master Roll Safe-Slab are said to provide many updated benefits, including new safety features   NEENAH, WI | Appleton Mfg. Division is announces two new machines ...

NDC Infrared Engineering Merges with Beta LaserMike

(Controls)

July 12, 2014, The two suppliers of noncontacting measurement and control solutions come together to form NDC Technologies   IRWINDALE, CA | NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike, both part of the Spectris ...

DFE Celebrates 40 Years in Business

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2014, ... The new owner had no experience in tension measurement or control, so that left lots of customers without any support. That's when DFE stepped in and provided the necessary services. “What to call the ...

Clifton Packaging Installs AVT PrintVision/Argus

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2014, ... for expedited registration. IDEal, a DeltaE measurement module that performs in-line color measurement of specific, pre-defined color areas on the repeat. Operators can set areas of interest in the repeat ...

Web Lines | The Case of the Missing Pacer

(Technical Reports)

July 07, 2014, ... was turned into the pacer by adding an encoder to a non-slipping roller to measure web speed. Speed was controlled by adjusting unwind brake torque to create tension just above or just below the rewind ...