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Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Pressure-Sensitive Tape

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2017, ... of the self-adhesive tape. Ultimately the adhesive selected will be primarily based on end-use requirements. Understanding the coating capability of existing machinery, including operating speed capability, ...

New 3M Tape Seals Recycled Corrugated Boxes

(Label/Tape)

January 03, 2017, ... in application temperatures +20ᵒF to + 150ᵒF, and operating in -30ᵒF to +150ᵒF, to keep boxes tightly sealed. Kaveh Faghihi, US marketing manager, says, “We believe this innovative tape will be the new ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... out of this technology. Shelf Appeal Zone will feature a fully conformable film engineered for a variety of packaging and enables the widest operating window in converting and dispensing. In this zone, ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 05, 2016, ... of existing machinery, including operating speed capability, process requirements such as viscosity, and coating method (gravure, slot die, etc.) are key basics. Most adhesives are coated to liner, but ...

Coating Matters | The Effects of Viscoelastic Behavior, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

April 25, 2016, ... and look rough. In the use of pre-metered coating techniques, care needs to be taken in the slot opening when operating the equipment with a viscoelastic polymer. The stresses involved are directly related ...

Coating | Solution Delivery for High-Precision Coating, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2016, ... depend upon the operating requirements of your equipment, the solutions you’re running through it, the coated substrate or product, and quality/performance specifications. With all these results in mind, ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2015

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2015, From high-performance films to flexo plates and anilox cleaner, it takes a diverse group of products to keep a converting plant operating at peak performance. Here are 10 that you especially liked. From ...

Kolcor Is Awarded Patent for Screen Changers

(Flexpack)

September 08, 2015, ... Chris Kowal. “Unlike other designs, which need to get up to operating temperature for the seal to work, our seal features springs that provide lock-up force for immediate seal protection.” Kowal says that ...

Static Beat | Control Static on Insulating Webs in Dryers

(Static-Beat)

July 22, 2015, ... the static dissipators installed inside dryers or ovens must be designed to function at the operating temperatures. For high temperatures, you may need to use tinsel or needle bars having only metal components. ...

AIMCAL Awards | Golf Balls & Ceramic Balls Are Game Winners

(Coating/Laminating)

March 18, 2015, ... allowing heat to radiate more rapidly, which results in lower LED operating temperatures. Q-Prime flexible circuit laminate reportedly is the only thermal management interconnect on the market today that ...

Show Preview | NPE2015 Boasts Its Largest Event Ever

(Trends/Management)

February 16, 2015, At well over 1 million sq ft and growing, the triennial plastics showcase will have operating equipment at 400+ booths At well over 1 million sq ft and growing, the triennial plastics showcase will ...

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

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... of operating at speeds up to 1,500 fpm, this system needs one-third to one-fifth of the floor space required for hot air and IR dryers, permits lower web temperatures, and provides up to 80% energy savings. ...

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

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, ... variables in coating or laminating processes that can cause curl. For example: differences in tension between two laminated layers can cause curl. Relative humidity differences in operating environments ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 3

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, ... 30 RPM as shown in Step 1 (this should be your standard operating conditions as discussed in this article series).  Reduce temperatures as shown in Step 2, and continue drooling at 30 RPM until these new ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, ...      So... how do you eliminate gauge bands?  Are you ready?  The answers are: 1) The proper start-up procedure 2) Proper operating procedures 3) The proper shut-down procedure 4) Modify ...

APG Transducers Suited for Harsh Conditions

(Controls)

November 18, 2012, ... sensing in harsh environments that are prone to high shock and vibration and high-pressure spikes throughout a wide range of operating temperatures. APG product development engineer Elden Tolman explains, ...

Maxcess Brake Has Efficiency Features

(Controls)

November 03, 2012, ... downtime by giving them a pneumatic brake with thicker pads that last 20% longer. Maximum heat dissipation ensures that the HEB runs at cooler operating temperatures, making it ideal for managing tension ...

TandD Data Logger Offers Accuracy

(Controls)

October 28, 2012, ... form. For monitoring in locations where electrical outlets are not available, unit can also measure and record when operating under battery power. The all-in-one package includes the data logger unit, ...

Honle UV America Offers UV/LED Solutions

(Curing)

April 23, 2012, ... include cooler operating temperatures, instant on/off operation, low energy use, small profile, and no ozone. The newest Bluepoint LED unit for temperature-sensitive materials and cleanroom applications ...

Electrical Slip Rings from Deublin Have Long Life

(Controls)

December 03, 2011, ...      Slip rings feature flexible engineering to support unique requirements and reportedly allow for easy replacement of existing slip ring brands. They are designed to a variety of EMI, operating temperatures, ...