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Automated Matrix Waste Removal Systems Permit On-the-Fly Job Changes Without Stopping the Presses

(News | New Products)

October 25, 2021, ... and efficiency are improved while downtime lost for manual matrix waste handling is eliminated. Achieving high draw-off speeds, the automated, pneumatic conveying systems are reportedly engineered to ...

Q&A: NEW ERA

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 24, 2021, ... drawback to butt splicing is that they needed to be made at zero speed, which necessitates the use of large accumulators in higher speed processes.  Additionally, the formation of the butt splice was typically ...

Enterprise Print Group Saves Labor and Reduces Waste by up to 75 Percent

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October 24, 2021, ... materials; so, reducing waste and scrap becomes part of the formula for their success. This equipment enables us to minimize waste and the time frame to go from a raw roll of material to a happy customer,” ...

SARBIO Specialty Resins Earn USDA Certified Biobased Label

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October 13, 2021, ... Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved five SARBIO® specialty acrylate and methacrylate resins, based on renewable raw materials, to carry the agency’s Certified Biobased Product label.   The ...

Ranpak Makes Strategic Investment in Creapaper, Innovative German Leader in Environmentally-Sustainable Grasspaper

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October 04, 2021, ... and Soros Capital. Creapaper uses a patented process to produce graspap, a raw material required for producing grasspaper, which helps reduce CO2 emissions and water consumption across the global paper ...

Non-Contact Laser Gauges Pave the Way for Higher Accuracy Length and Speed Measurements at Converting Plants

(Slit)

September 29, 2021, ... stretch and draw in paper, film and foil  Manufacturers of non-woven, paper, film and foil products have applications where they need to draw down or stretch products to very specific and accurate thicknesses.  ...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Coating Methods

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2021, ... +/-2 percent or better. Also, with the introduction of new, exotic, and expensive raw materials, it will be important to minimize waste from excess coating or exposure to contaminants. Different type of ...

In the Spotlight: MAMATA

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 09, 2021, ... at 425 CPM mechanical speeds. We upgraded our pouch machines to 250 cpm mechanical speeds. We enhanced our split draw roll machines to do eCommerce bags in two lanes at high speeds with increasing demand ...

Choosing Right: Laser Die Cutting Vs. Rotary Die Cutting

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August 29, 2021, ... listed the new lasers on the market, and more appear every day. Instant verification. You can verify cut tests immediately. Quicker time to market. You can upload a drawing quickly to a laser cutting ...

FLEXcon Announces Global Launch of New PHARMcal Portfolio for Pharmaceutical Labeling

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2021, ... highly engineered, industry-proven solutions reportedly feature some of the company’s most high-performing adhesives, with raw material components locked down to ensure consistent quality and performance. ...

Empire Highlights Graphics Solutions for the Food and Beverage Industry

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August 11, 2021, ... Fountain City Brewing Company that operated on Monarch’s site from 1856 to 1965. The artists at Empire used a combination of hand-drawing and scanning to replicate century-old images into print-ready ...

Papresa Implement Opt-Studio to Maximize Performance for Future Infrastructure Development Projects

(News | New Products)

August 01, 2021, ... increasing production capabilities with a full rebuild of one paper machine scheduled for spring 2022, and a new OCC Plant to cover the requirements of raw material by the production increase. To accommodate ...

ONECode - A new simplified range of solvent-based inks and coatings for European Flexible Packaging converters

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2021, ... and flex their operations as these inks will always deliver high quality and consistent results." After a detailed review of its solvent-based portfolio and the raw materials used in manufacturing, Flint ...

3DT: Trailblazing Surface Treatment Company Celebrates 30 Years

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2021, ... surface tension and bonding on 3D parts. The drawbacks of these methods were huge, including contributing to health and environmental hazards, and were costly. As a result, 3DT’s new, safe, quick, less ...

Defining Reliability in Pouch Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 12, 2021, ... of the process should not degrade. Some of this comes from the overall build quality of the machine, the raw materials and the workmanship. Some of this comes from the design of the machine. Some converters ...

Gain Industry Wide Recognition with the Prestigious IDEA Achievement Awards

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July 07, 2021, ... Advancement (advances one or more elements of sustainability or circularity since 2019); Equipment (best new equipment introduction since 2019); Raw Materials (best new raw materials introduction since ...

Properly Select a Web Guide for Your Operation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

June 30, 2021, ... and rewind guides are used at the entry and exit of the machine. Typically the roll stand, that supports the raw material roll, is mounted on precision linear raceways. to minimize the friction necessary ...

Diagnose Static Problems With A Handheld Static Meter

(Static-Beat)

June 14, 2021, ... the web. To help me take readings, I do this “mental exercise.” In my mind’s eye, I draw a control volume in front of the static meter in Figure 2 around the plastic sheet or web. The static meter responds ...

Polysack and Flessofab Launch Novel Recyclable Packaging Available In British Market

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June 14, 2021, ... that can be fully recycled. By combining suitable raw materials and a unique production process, Polysack has reportedly achieved a sustainable solution that will change the flexible packaging market. ...

The IQ Power to Control Static

(News | New Products)

June 13, 2021, ... lines has increased the chances of contamination being drawn to the production process. Unmanaged static electricity during the process can lead to a variety of issues putting more web material at risk ...