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Intl. Paper Exploring Green Packaging Options

(Carton Box News)

January 13, 2013, ... Gibson, VP, Coated Paperboard. “As a leading supplier to the consumer packaging and food service markets, we know that paperboard converters and consumer product companies are focused on reducing the amount ...

Rockwell Automation Adds Power to Drives

(Drives/Motors)

January 12, 2013, The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 AC drives now feature enhanced power   MILWAUKEE, WI | Rockwell Automation has extended the ratings of its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 AC drives to 1,500 kW/2,000 ...

The Role of Energy in Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

January 09, 2013, ... The fluid and substrate both have an inherent amount of energy exhibited at the surface where they come in contact. If the energy within the fluid is high, relative to the substrate, the fluid will attract ...

P-S Tapes | A Converter’s Guide

(Label/Tape)

January 07, 2013, ... goods industries. In North America, such applications amount to nearly one-third of specialty tape usage, reflecting the market’s high manufacturing volumes of consumer electronics goods. Water-based adhesives ...

Future Design Patents Extrusion Evacuation System

(Flexpack News)

January 05, 2013, ... from the air, a definite benefit for their health and safety.” More commonly known as the Saturn Evacuation System (SES), its function is to reduce the amount of airborne contamination that fills the ...

Reynders Label Printing Installs First Domino N600i Press

(Label/Tape)

January 03, 2013, ... very best in design and label printing in which innovation, quality, and customer service are of paramount importance. Today, Reynders, which remains a family-run business, has more than 60 printing ...

Mokon Heat Transfer Fluid Systems in New Capacity

(Controls News)

January 02, 2013, ... reduced energy consumption, and safe operation. Series is designed and built to customer specifications, featuring low-watt density electric heating mounted on a structural steel frame. The product line ...

Interstate Pkg. Boosts Throughput with Esko Digital Flexo Suite

(Flexpack News)

January 01, 2013, ... the Kongsberg table led to Interstate Graphics saving 30% on the amount of plate material used. The single precision cut around the plates allows them to be moved closer together, “saving us up to seven ...

Flint Plates Offer Improved Contrast and Ink Density

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2012, ... of the new plates allows for easier mounting, and the plates, which are designed for solvent, water, and most UV-curable flexographic inks, remain very stable on press. In prepress, plates exhibit a ...

PPC Offers Folding Carton Info at Boot Camp

(Folding/Gluing)

December 11, 2012, Materials, prepress, design, and more are on the agenda at Folding Carton Boot Camp   SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) reports another successful Folding Carton Boot Camp ...

Roll Handling | Recycled Fiber Cradles Stand Up to Rigors of International Shipping

(Web Handling)

December 10, 2012, ... that are made from recycled fiber and are 100-percent recyclable supports our reputation as a clean, green, healthy company,” Timmermans said. “We are working hard to reduce the amount of packaging material ...

Innovative Handling Has Many Robotic Solutions

(News | New Products)

December 09, 2012, Robotic roll handling products include noncontact stripping system   SYLVANIA, OH | Innovative Handling offers a variety of robotic roll handling solutions, including high-speed FANUC robots. Many ...

Walki Helps Gourmet Coffee Producer Go Green

(Flexpack News)

December 09, 2012, ... the amount of its packaging and to use mainly recyclable materials. Walki’s task in the development project was demanding. The company was asked to deliver a barrier for the pod frame, and a paper-based ...

Lowell Crank Handles Aid Setup

(Controls)

December 08, 2012, ... steel with riveted stampings, handles are designed primarily for permanent mounting on shafts or studs, and bolt-thru design lets them attach to any shaft length. They are available with either fixed or ...

Static Beat | Static Bar Spacing

(Static-Beat)

December 06, 2012, How far away can a static dissipater be mounted and still neutralize a web? Static charge can cause a number of problems in web forming, coating, laminating, and converting operations, including shocking ...

Flint’s Inks Certified by NAPIM

(Green)

December 01, 2012, ... Content (BRC) program identifies printing ink formulations using bio-derived renewable resources, and the program identifies the amount of bio-derived components used. The targeted surface printed application ...

IADD·FSEA Odyssey Promises Top Line-up

(Carton Box)

November 30, 2012, ... the Crest foil stamper/die-cutter with new laser scanner safety technology from My Press Needs; the Serrapid mounting system from Sharp Intl.; a Preco automated converting flatbed die-cutter and rotary ...

Maxson Sheeters Have Automatic Squaring Capability

(Carton Box)

November 26, 2012, ... reportedly ensures accurate, repeatable positioning is maintained. An AC servomotor, mounted on a gearhead, is coupled to a fine threaded screw. The servomotor is governed by a microprocessor, which ...

Another Review of Die Streaks

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 25, 2012, ... the point where they are not noticeable.  This is most easily done by mounted a cam on a low-speed motor onto the back of the extruder carriage, causing the entire extruder carriage to move back and forth ...

Coating Matters | The ROI of IP

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2012, ... on investment (ROI) of an expenditure is paramount in the decision to move forward on a purchase of capital property that can make or break an operation. An investment in intellectual property should be ...