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DuPont Awards | Consumer Convenience Rates High Marks

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2014, ... Experience. Unilever’s new containers carry the same amount of product in a package half the size of the original. The smaller packages meet airline carry-on requirements, allow retailers to stock ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, ... is an empirical number that I arrived at with experience.  You might arrive at a different minimum screw speed based on your machine, screw design, amount of piping, mixing elements, coex block, die design, ...

Integrated Systems Design Aids Materials Handling

(News | New Products)

May 11, 2014, ... the amount of space required for operations, companies can construct smaller, more energy efficient buildings, shrinking the construction footprint by up to 15% in some cases, conserving natural resources ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, ... are good ballpark numbers.  If one drools at 30 RPM, then residence time increases to about 23-26 minutes.  This is about the maximum amount of time at operating temperature that an unstabilized resin ...

Webex To Manufacture Carbon Fiber Bridge Mandrels

(News | New Products)

May 06, 2014, In addition to in-house manufacturing, company will refurbish and repair mandrels for hydraulic mount flexo presses   CHICOPEE, MA | Webex, a supplier of cooling rolls and mandrels for the web handling ...

CSW Offers Ink Transfer Solution

(News | New Products)

May 03, 2014, ... combination of plate durometer, plate surface treatment, mounting tape density, and anilox volume. Reportedly offers whiter whites and brighter colors at top print speeds as well as increased ink opacity. ...

Pregis Is Acquired by Olympus Partners

(Flexpack)

April 21, 2014, ... to acquire Pregis Corporation North America, a protective packaging materials and systems manufacturer, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of May. “Olympus ...

NRD Ionizers Keep Static Under Control

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2014, ... clogs, misfeeds, poor stacking, contamination, shocks to operators, fires, explosions, and downtime. Ionizers are available in Model 6100 ER with two #8 sliding mount studs in a slotted channel to maximize ...

Maxson Bowed Rolls Smooth Out Wrinkles

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2014, ... when running multiple lightweight webs, a fixed bowed roll is placed before each decurl unit. The roll is designed for the application, with the amount of bow determined by the caliper range and material ...

Show Preview | INFO*FLEX Offers Gold Mine of Solutions

(Trade Shows)

April 10, 2014, ... exactly the amount of ink they need and reduce their inventory and waste. SunGraphics high-definition plate technology and SunVisto Advantage HS water-based inks for corrugated also will be highlighted.  ...

FTA Forum Set to Debunk Flexo Myths

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2014, ... that refutes your most closely held beliefs. A wide array of topics related to flexographic printing will be covered, including high definition printing, food packaging, mounting tapes, vignettes, spot ...

Z-Flute Boxes for Kitty Litter are Purr-fect

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2014, ... Bristol, PA, for metallizing and converting the oxygen-regulating closure system. Although wine quickly deteriorates when exposed to large amounts of oxygen, quality actually improves with exposure to ...

Label PRomotion | Labeling Marijuana, Edibles Leaves Room for Promotion

(Label/Tape)

March 04, 2014, ... requirements may require heavy-duty brainpower. There’s a limited amount of space, and using it very wisely can make the difference between being so-so and compelling. While there will be tendencies to ...

On Print | Measuring Print Quality Within and Across Platforms

(On Print)

February 19, 2014, ... People associated with the traditional technologies have a huge amount of accumulated experience about machine, ink, and substrate. There is more of an issue in establishing set ups and maintaining them ...

Coating Matters | I'm Done Coating...Now What

(Coating/Laminating)

February 17, 2014, ... the solvent or water that the polymer is suspended in. Solvent flashes off faster than water, but there are governmental controls on the amount of solvent that can be removed on a regular basis. As you ...

Holography | Industry Developments Give Packagers an Edge

(Trends/Management)

February 12, 2014, ... no plastic and a minimal amount of aluminum—so it can be recycled as easily as printed paper—while striking source reduction means it carries 20 times less metal per square inch than metallic ink and can ...

Label PRomotion | Keywords Can Make, Break Reputation

(Label/Tape)

February 10, 2014, ... an unspecified amount of time each day—even if it’s only 5 minutes.'” American Heart Assn. Heart-Check mark The American Heart Assn. Heart-Check mark is one of those icons that looks good but may not ...

Bodine Electric Expands Line of Gearmotors

(Controls)

January 27, 2014, The FX line of parallel shaft gearmotors now includes AC models, with the new 42R6-FX said to provide up to 40% more torque   NORTHFIELD, IL | Bodine Electric Co. has expanded its FX line of parallel ...

MAGPOWR Offers Digital Load Cell Amplifier

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2014, DIN rail mounted digital amplifier is said to be low in cost but high in power for displaying or controlling web tension   OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | Maxcess, supplier of products and services for the web ...

The Packaging Conference 2014 Issues Final Agenda

(Flexpack)

January 24, 2014, ... and under the least amount of stress. Luis Sierra, president of BP Amoco Chemical Co., will offer insights on how the company’s latest technology advancements will impact global packaging innovation. ...