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WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ... for Presses Company has opened its Print Standardizer to all of X-Rite's automatic scanning technology. Implementing the program is said simple and fast and guarantees standards for every job. Reportedly ...

Gravure Sleeves: The Time Is Now

(Process Management)

August 31, 2009, ... dia weighs several hundred pounds. Maneuvering these cylinders in and out of the press and in and out of storage is cumbersome to say the least. Transporting them to and from the engraver involves special ...

Spool Rules

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

August 31, 2009, ... traverse turnaround for edge stability (expressed in degrees) Traverse Pattern | Actual final spool shape Typical traverse patterns include the following types: Level Wind | The turnaround ends ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

August 31, 2009, ... areas, reducing waste and saving time and energy through process efficiencies. Foil-on-demand capability reduces converting steps. Said to provide excellent press stability and easy application. Henkel ...

Labelexpo Europe Preview of Exhibits

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2009, ... introduce the MLS Automatic Splicer, a compact splicer for non-stop unwinding at full speed and is said to be ideal for mid-web press laminating applications and for introducing additional webs to a process. ...

Eliminate Ooze Build Up

(News Eclips)

August 04, 2009, ... press. MGX Dry Edge Semigloss is available for only pennies more than non-dry edge semigloss, reports the company. The introduction of this product reportedly allows Indigo users to appreciate the dry ...

Breaking Barriers

(Digital)

July 31, 2009, Inkjet presses account for just 1% of all press installations in the US, but at least 10% of all new press sales incorporate the obviously growing technology. Inkjet presses account for just 1% of all ...

Century Packaging Adds Mitsubishi Diamond

(News Eclips)

July 07, 2009, Folding carton manufacturer Century Packaging has purchased a new 40-in. Mitsubishi Diamond 3000LX press to serve the cosmetics industry. EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ | Folding carton manufacturer Century Packaging ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: July 200

(New Products)

June 30, 2009, ... print cylinders are said to decrease bounce between the print cylinder and impression drum so presses can run at higher critical speeds. Company's in-house composite tube winding operation provides high ...

Omet Holds Open House

(News Clips Archive)

June 30, 2009, Lecco, Italy | Omet held an open house during the Converflex Expo in March, welcoming more than 50 converters to its headquarters and Technology Centre. Lecco, Italy | Omet held an open house during the ...

How To Measure Total Asset Utilization

(Process Management)

May 31, 2009, ... effectively an asset is used to make salable product. This concept can be applied to converting equipment, such as presses, and in doing so, it can provide insight into manufacturing variables. TAU ...

Contamination Combat

(Web Cleaning)

May 31, 2009, In the current economic climate, converters are under pressure to increase efficiency, cut costs, and eliminate waste. How can this be achieved without compromising quality standards? One key area that ...

Stress & Strain

(Archive)

May 31, 2009, A properly tensioned web always will lead to better slitting. Good tensioning is important up to, through, and out of the slitting blades. A poorly tensioned A properly tensioned web always will lead ...

Ink Room Audits Expose Deficiencies

(Process Management)

March 31, 2009, ... and electronic color standards. Proofing System This can be a very chaotic area in trying to simulate press color with a lab proofing method. This will be explored in next month's column. Ink ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 200

(New Products)

March 31, 2009, ...  Primer for Digital Printing DigiPrime environmentally friendly digital printing primer designed for use with HP Indigo presses is said to enhance the quality of ink transfer, ink adhesion, and rub ...

Reader Reaction: Top Ten Products for Converters

(New Products)

February 28, 2009, ... Unit is said to be effective at high speeds and to provide superior cleaning up to 20 ft away. Uses only 8.7 SCFM of compressed air at 5 PSIG to entrain high volumes of surrounding room air. Exair ...

Crowning Benefits

(Web Handling: Main)

February 28, 2009, Many industrial manufacturers rely on crowned rollers. A crown is a shape or diameter profile necessary to compensate for deflection and obtain uniform nip pressure distribution Many industrial manufacturers ...

Web Exclusive: Web Cleaners

(Archive)

February 18, 2009, ... in press and other technologies that enable them to compete with their domestic competitors and serve international markets. One such company, Regal Creative, a leading label converter based in New ...

How To Find Green Projects

(Process Management)

January 31, 2009, ... performance and cost criteria. Some press manufacturers are marketing software that calculates the carbon footprint for each job produced, but the concept seems to be too abstract and controversial in ...

Film Line Saves Time, Money

(News Clips Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... unit.” B. Braun project engineer Mark Tanouye, who was responsible for this project, has been very impressed by the Integrator's performance. “The Integrator C has very intuitive screens, it is easy ...