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Malaysian Plastics Industry Update–Pt. 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 07, 2015, ... friends). . . the price required to obtain the contract gave only a 1% gross margin, using their current blend, which included large amounts of calcium carbonate filler. The gross margin would have been ...

Maxson Sheeter Guarantees High Speeds

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2015, ... the SDFK Sheeter provides a sheet length accuracy of +/-0.015 in. (+/- 0.38 mm). In this sheeter design, the cutting section includes knives mounted in an upper and lower rotating cylinders. Using the ...

Global Specialty Products USA Offers Ink, Adhesive Removers

(News | New Products)

January 23, 2015, Line is said to offer high performance and long bath life plus many environmental benefits   MOUNT HOLLY, NJ | Global Specialty Products USA offers ink and adhesive removers said to provide high ...

Metsa Board Wins Eco Printing Award

(Carton Box)

January 20, 2015, ... reduce the amount of corrugated insert found in traditional cosmetics packaging by 50%, whilst providing a sturdy and smart solution. Metsä Board has a strong reputation for producing sustainable fresh ...

Kiefel Thermoformer to be on Display

(Carton Box)

January 13, 2015, ... particulate created during the cutting cycle. The trim station’s high cutting force permits a large amount of knife area, reportedly ensuring excellent utilization of the large tool format. Features ...

Coating Matters | Pump Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

January 12, 2015, ... Air. Air is consistently the main cause associated with coating defects. Removing air from the system is paramount, and making sure that air is not introduced prior to coating is critical. The key is consistently ...

Aventics Positioning System Features New Technology

(Controls)

January 12, 2015, ... uses an externally mounted sensor—eliminating the need for gundrilling. Reportedly, the EPPS typically offers cost advantages over traditional pneumatics positioning and electro-mechanical positioning ...

Mondi's Pinch Pro Bag Supports Powdered Product

(Bag Pouch)

January 07, 2015, ... to open. End-users simply lift up on the bag’s sealed end closure and then peel apart the front and back sides of the bag to open it the desired amount. “The Pinch Pro bag enables packagers to achieve ...

Landaal Packaging Adds New Gluer/Detection & Trim Systems

(Carton Box)

January 06, 2015, ... x 480-pixel resolution black-and-white camera mounted on the gluing station. The high-resolution camera captures 60 frames per second and is monitored via the control’s 12-in. touchscreen. “The ERO only ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... can be ordered for DIN rail mounting or in one of three IP65 rated enclosures with optional switchpad or touchscreen HMI. The 24V DC operation integrates easily into existing lines or control panels. With ...

On Print | Digital Printers for Real Converters

(On Print)

January 04, 2015, ... and Formica), a great amount of which are patterned. Laminate patterns come from a gravure-printed paper that is saturated with melamine and cured at high temperature and pressure. Hymmen supplies the ...

Telstar Unwind Said to Offer Precise Control

(News | New Products)

January 04, 2015, ... lateral adjustments of ±0.50 in. from the centered position, and design allows web unwinding in either direction, left or right. Unit can be carriage mounted on a rail kit or bridge mounted anywhere within ...

SUN Automation Group Offers Technology for Box Plants

(Carton Box)

January 03, 2015, ... uses a tungsten carbide roll to grind the anvil flat and true. This idea allows the surface to be treated in micro amounts automatically with precision without operator intervention,” says Dal Lago. “By ...

Maxson Sheeters Feature Reject Gate

(News | New Products)

January 03, 2015, ... positively overlaps the trailing edge of the last acceptable sheet. Operator controls for the reject gate are mounted at the cutter infeed station and at the main operator console. The reject gate also ...

Huhtamaki Films Is Acquired by DBAG

(Flexpack)

January 01, 2015, ... AG (DBAG) and the DBAG Fund VI, a fund advised by DBAG.  The German Federal Cartel Office has approved the sale of the film manufacturer to the private equity company. The purchase price amounts to 141 ...

Label PRomotion | What Is Labeling's Top Purpose: Promotion or Information? ...

(Label/Tape)

December 21, 2014, ... that refer to overall carbs, net carbs, or something else? Is it referring to simple or complex carbs? And does being “conscious” mean low amounts…or great abundance? Not only will clear, total disclosures ...

Belona Invests in Maan Inlinerless Module

(Label/Tape)

December 18, 2014, ... the dispenser can cut linerless labels to any size, giving each label a unique length, depending on the amount of information on the label. As such, linerless labels are the perfect solution for companies ...

OMET Press Is a Research Aid

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2014, ... put the substance exactly where it is needed,” says Chloé Bois, ICI’s projects manager. ICI says the Varyflex V2 was developed so that it could work with small amounts of ink while minimizing waste. ...

Mocon Launches WVTR Testing System

(Controls)

November 25, 2014, ... model 3/34 allows the operator to mount a test film, set the temperature/relative humidity conditions, and begin the test. This is made possible by company’s TotalCal capability, said to improve accuracy, ...

Wax Coatings on Corrugated Are Declining

(Corrugated)

November 22, 2014, ... alternatives. By developing and using wax alternatives, the industry continues to increase the amount of recyclable corrugated packaging. Coupled with the tremendous supermarket and retail collection of ...