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The Latitudes of LEAN

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... for years.” That's echoed by converters that serve the rigorous packaging demands of the quick-service restaurant industry to converters of today's highly innovative, film-based produce packaging. “We ...

Keeping Score

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... cited low maintenance costs and “fairly quick changeovers” as other benefits. “First of all, they’re real workhorses,” he explains. “They’re heavy-duty presses. They were very competitive with other ...

New Products for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... workflow. Analyze VOCs Quickly GrafikAmerica, York, PA; 717/843-3183; nirainstruments.it The NIRA Neptune solvent content analyzer reportedly offers precision results and absolute repeatability. Generates ...

New Products, Part 1

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... Shaft Handle Easily Stafford Mfg. Corp. , North Reading, MA; 800/695-5551; staffordmfg.com The Grip & Go quick-release handle takes the place of a socket cap screw and wrench in any shaft collar to allow ...

Products

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... on One Line or Many JTW International, Lawrenceville, GA, USA; 678/442-0633; jtwinternational.com Trim/scrap conveying equipment includes off-the-shelf models for quick installation; optional mobile ...

Drupa New Product Digest

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... eliminating a source of wrinkling and material waste. Unit uses a lay-on roller for greater winding control, company adds. Visit Hall 3, Stand E47 at Drupa. Gravure Press Changeovers Are Quick Uteco ...

A Century Salute

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... have really been a focus for us. It also provides one of the best tests for our machines. We can do a lot on the shop floor, but the real test is to get it into the client because they will quickly point ...

Products

(Magazine)

February 29, 2004, ... or thru-lens sighting with analog and digital outputs. Slider Makes Bags Easy to Use Zip-Pak, Manteno, IL; 815/468-6500; zippak.com The Quick-Zip Slider for LDPE bags is called an affordable alternative ...

Selling Quality

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2004, ... visit from PFFC, Mario Simone, the firm's general founder, explained, “Our strength is in the fact that we have no middle management, and all our decisions are made quickly to address any customer concerns. ...

Fun with Force Gauges

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... you are measuring web-roller air lubrication (though this test excludes the half of entrained air created by the spinning roller). Measure web modulus If you need a quick estimate for the modulus of ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ...  Company joins Simco Industrial Static Control to offer narrow web corona treater/web cleaner combination unit said to mount onto existing presses quickly and to be prewired for easy incorporation. Adjustable ...

Products

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... from 75-300 lpi. Measures stochastic screens as fine as 10 microns and makes halftones easier to see and measure quickly. Color Optometer Is Flexible Gigahertz-Optik, Newburyport, MA; 978/462-1818; ...

CMYK=RGB - The Digital Color Revolution

(Technical Reports)

January 30, 2004, ... press with only seven process inks - C, M, Y, R, G, B, K - never having to change anilox rolls, just changing out the plates. Of course, it sounds too good to be true! So let's take a quick look at ...

Products and Materials

(Magazine)

December 30, 2003, ... to a host laptop computer, where data is displayed quickly in a graphical format. Conveyor Aids Small-Format UV Process Prime UV, Carol Stream, IL; 630/681-2100; primeuv.com Conveyor system is said ...

Dual-Deckle System for Trouble-Free Web Width Variation

(The Place)

November 30, 2003, ... much thermal “cross-talk” and allows achievement of accurate gage control more quickly. A translator material such as a beryllium-copper alloy is ideal since it combines high thermal conductivity with ...

Omet Celebrates 40 Years

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, ... for quick changeovers (PFFC witnessed a complete changeover in just under 5 min) and can use UV, water-based, or solvent-based inks with a combination also possible of hot air, UV, or IR drying units. ...

Doctor Blade Systems: A Cure for What Ails Your Printing Process

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, ... can clean the chamber and anilox roll automatically on press quickly and with the minimum consumption of solvents.” Converters will appreciate a number of developments in the works. They include the ...

Products

(Magazine)

October 30, 2003, ... and/or coater. Designs are said to maximize wet time, save fluid, and increase machine uptime. Co. adds cavities can be removed and interchanged quickly within each machine, without tools. Die-Cutting ...

Livin' 'Lean' with CT

(Magazine)

October 30, 2003, ... browsing the menu at your favorite fast-food stop is getting more complicated. Among the conventional quick-serve, fry-and-burger cuisine these days, you can find fast fare (according to its suppliers ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Magazine)

October 30, 2003, ... 3000 video web inspection system is designed for optimal ease of use and functionality. Includes simplified icons and new features such as Dynamic Image Update and Quick Zoom with memorized positions. ...