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World leader in defect marking

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 18, 2021, ... result was the AF2 WebFlagger. The AF2 was designed for no other purpose than to apply pressure sensitive labels onto any type of web traveling at any process speed. It accomplished this feat by first ...

Static Control for Corona Treaters

(Static-Beat)

December 02, 2020, ... are often used before lamination to improve adhesion and before coating to improve wettability and adhesion. Corona treaters incorporate oxygen species into the treated surface. Atmospheric pressure plasma ...

Production Value Left on the Surface of the Roller

(Coatings)

November 29, 2020, ... in that execution. End users need consolidated suppliers - The roller industry today has more supply than demand. As a result, there is extreme price pressure and suppliers cut costs. This by itself isn’t ...

Maritime Paper Products Reduces Waste and Gains Productivity with EFI Escada Packaging Control System

(News | New Products)

November 22, 2020, ... in helping the company further improve its operations. “This is a big investment for us,” said Gouthro. “EFI has shown an impressive level of professionalism and commitment to innovation. They have been ...

HOW TO: Prevent Defects From Reaching Your Customers

(HOW TO Guide)

November 15, 2020, ... somehow to locate those sections later. Some insert slips of paper into the winding roll, some manually apply a pressure sensitive label to the moving web, some use marking pens to mark the bad areas of ...

HOW TO: Combine the Capabilities of a Duplex Center Winder with the Productivity Gains of a Turret

(HOW TO Guide)

November 15, 2020, ... productivity gains of a turret. The 900MC can rewind to a 32” diameter and will handle materials including paper, primary films, flexible packaging laminations, pressure sensitives, and label stock. To ...

Baldwin Vision Systems Unveils New “Defender” Comprehensive Inspection and Defect Tracking Solution

(News | New Products)

November 01, 2020, ... their processes and put more work through the press, reducing the need for additional presses or press time. Defender 100% Inspection reportedly utilizes the industry’s most advanced defect detection ...

Surface treatment for labels

(Label/Tape)

October 04, 2020, ... simplify matters, Eisby splits the process into three clearly definable requirements.  First, there is the need for simple Corona treatment, and this applies to virtually all narrow web press applications.  ...

Schober

(Label/Tape)

October 04, 2020, ... higher precision and flexibility due to a precise electronically synchronous run and digital servo-drives. These high capacity die cutting modules features a preset and calibrated pressure adjustment, ...

Mamata Introduces New Surgical Mask Making Machine

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2020, ... globally. We are looking forward to partner with our converting fraternity and take this product to the market,” the company stated in a press release. “Medical masks are a critical source for healthcare ...

Static Control for Flexographic Printing

(Flexography)

July 05, 2020, Control static to prevent sparks where the printed web exits the central impression drum. Control static to prevent sparks where the printed web exits the central impression drum. By Kelly Robinson ...

HERMA US Introduces Self-adjusting System for High-precision Top Labeling

(News | New Products)

June 06, 2020, ... the HERMA system resolves this. Products with a missing, incorrectly positioned or wrong label are registered and transported into a reject box with a compressed air blast, with a checking sensor ensuring ...

Increased Quality in Printed Corrugated Board with CartonSTAR

(News | New Products)

May 26, 2020, ... reducing waste.  Other benefits include the reduction of costly reprinting and the ability to run the press at higher speeds for improved productivity.  The inspection data can even be used to investigate ...

Wen Chyuan Brings Western Quality to Sheet Fed Lamination

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2020, ... that impressed our customers.  We laminate a lot of metallised and clear film to board for subsequent printing, so quality control of the process is essential – Vetaphone units give us that guarantee.” ...

Luminer Expands Extended Content Label Capacity & Capabilities Through Infrastructure Investment

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2020, ... important factor for executing the sort of complicated, even customized arrangements often utilized in clinical trials and other pharmaceutical product settings. The new line’s press can align preprinted ...

Digitalize, Automate and Connect: The Backbone of Packaging Production

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

March 30, 2020, ... in the coming months, letting you know what is new and expected so that you can plan ahead for your own business. Brand owners and converters will continue to stay under pressure like never before. A ...

Tiziano Polito: Digital Printing - From Strength to Strength in Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 15, 2020, ... digital printing of labels has emerged and expanded. Today every second press is equipped with electrophotographic motors or inkjet heads. This isn’t surprising because the advantages of today’s digital ...

Safety, Efficiency, Savings

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

March 05, 2020, ... AF3 WebFlagger takes operator contact with the web out of the defect-marking process. With the press of a button, or via machine signal, the AF3 applies a pressure-sensitive flag at the defect location. ...

BOBST Opens the Doors to its New Flexo Center of Excellence

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2020, ... the opportunity to experience the entire flexo process from start to finish. The Competence Center at Bobst Bielefeld’s has been extended to include a pre-press room, meaning it is now a fully comprehensive ...

Is Gravure Coating Right for You?

(Coatings)

February 09, 2020, ... engraving patterns.  Open cells are easier to clean and give thicker coatings; closed cells often give better coating quality.  Figure 2 shows the common arrangements of engraved rolls, backup (or impression) ...