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Corrugated POP | Digital Finisher a Cut Above

(Carton Box)

December 18, 2011, ... including flexographic design and prepress; negative and plate manufacturing; short-run digital printing; and pre-mounting and plotter capabilities. Located in a 45,000-sq-foot campus in Yeadon, PA, just ...

Slot Die Coating | The Pressure Is On

(Adhesive Coating)

December 01, 2011, ... uniform rate, and all of the fluid that goes into the die is applied to the web. In roll coating, only a portion of the coating on the applicator roll is actually deposited on the web. The amount varies ...

Privacy Statement

(Uncategorized)

November 17, 2011, ... amounts of information on your computer about what parts of our websites you have visited and what features you like best. We may then tailor the content you see to match your interests. We also may use ...

In-Line-Produced Embossed Hologram Lauded with IHMA Award

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2011, ... then immediately molds the holographic surface-relief pattern in to this lacquer from a master mounted on to a cylinder. Reportedly, a notable aspect of the invention is that the UV light source is mounted ...

Marketing Mojo

(Marketing Mojo)

November 07, 2011, ... deviate from the same tired message. As someone who has driven many big ideas in marketing for the converting industry over the last decade, I have seen an amazing amount of change in how companies market ...

Things have settled down

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 07, 2011, A lot has happened since my last post, including teaching many extrusion and polymer chemistry classes around the country, traveling, consulting, visiting friends and family, getting a sun tan and enjoying ...

Winding Film: How COF Properties Affect TNT

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

October 17, 2011, ... for consistently producing quality rolls of film materials. The amount of inwound tension or residual stress wound into the roll is obtained by using one or more of the TNT. (tension/nip/torque) winding ...

Web Handling: Top 7 Causes of Wrinkles

(Web Handling)

October 09, 2011, ... and bearing location all have to take load, or deflection, into consideration. To avoid deflection problems, be sure your rolls are properly specified. When ordering, you should know the amount of web ...

Unwinding Static

(Static-Beat)

August 21, 2011, Static comes and goes. It is often just an annoyance. Sometimes, static can be the root cause for a significant amount of waste Static comes and goes. It is often just an annoyance. Sometimes, static can ...

Plotting Shear Wrinkles

(Web Lines)

August 21, 2011, ... A dial indicator, micrometer, or some other way to measure the amount of roller misalignment, and know when it is back to the aligned position. Just add your web—some you are willing to damage—and ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... amount from portion-marked chubs, cover the end of the pack, and use within seven days after opening. Freezing is not recommended. Frozen products represent another approach to avoiding the full cooking ...

Green Converting: Landfill Diversion

(Green Converting)

August 16, 2011, ... to limit the amount of garbage going into landfills every year. For converters and manufacturers, it is not as simple. Steve Mojo, executive director of the New York-based Biodegradable Products Inst. ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, Pity the poor package designers. Their task is formidable: Create a package that appeals to consumers; is easy to open, yet tamper-resistant; meets all Pity the poor package designers. Their task is formidable: ...

Surface Energy Matchmaking

(Coating/Laminating)

July 31, 2011, ... technical terms, the fluid and substrate both have an inherent amount of energy exhibited at the surface where they come into contact. If the energy within the fluid is high relative to the substrate, ...

Eco-One Plastic Additives To Be Used for Food Service Containers

(Green Converting)

July 27, 2011, ... with the least amount of environmental impact. It is our company mission to drive continuous improvement with material reduction, energy conservation, and recycling awareness without compromising performance, ...

Report Examines Development of China's Paper Industrie

(Flexpack News)

July 26, 2011, ... billion RMB (USD $846 million) in environmental protection, substantially reducing our CO2 footprint and the amount of water used in the manufacturing process.” What may be even more surprise to some, ...

Retail-Ready Packaging To Grow Says Pira Intl.

(Carton Box News)

July 25, 2011, ... sectors. Over time, and under pressure from retailers seeking to improve in-store efficiencies, Pira reports, RRP has emerged as a system designed to reduce the amount of handling required to place products ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... inventory. That said, this is an opportunity for converters of all packaging to offer added value in a global marketplace where consumer safety is becoming ever more paramount. Dr. William Llewellyn ...

Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... or what's covering the photograph on my passport a hologram,” says Wood. “It's unbelievable the amount of technology involved, not only in imagery, but in the material types, the adhesives, the release ...

Drives Motors: From Zero to 800

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2011, ... a perfect lap splice is made, with a minimum amount of wraps left on the expiring core. This system reportedly has been proven at line speeds of 1,525 mpm. The splice is tracked through the machine and ...