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Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... an air loaded dancer and draw (velocity) control. Although not common, some winders run to a defined strain to control web registration. Older paper machine reels often used motors running in torque mode. ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ... react if things break down or something doesn’t go as planned. These new processes also allow manufacturers to rethink how they handle every step of production, from raw materials to finished shipping ...

Sustainability Within Bags, Pouches and Emerging Films

(Bag Pouch)

December 21, 2022, ... seals were normally used. In addition, improvements to the way film is drawn and registered in the machine has drastically helped counter the effects of film stretching and print repeat variation. The ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ...  SOFTAL’s atmospheric plasma system uses a technology similar to corona treatment, however Linear Plasma has the ability to process delicate substrates due to its lower temperature without the drawbacks ...

A Q&A With CMD on Pouch Converting Industry

(Bag Pouch)

October 09, 2022, ... life-long service and support to the markets we serve. CMD designs and manufactures high-performance equipment for blown film and flexible package converting, including patented high-speed rotary draw ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... while at the other extreme frozen food items packed in treated cartons can be left in freezers for long periods without ill effect. As with every packaging medium there are drawbacks that are not ...

New Pavilions at PACK EXPO International Announced

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 23, 2022, ... Football League and former president and CEO of Pepsi Cola North America. Drawing on her own diverse experiences, Hudson shares winning business strategies for women, including clean communication, emotional ...

Pharmaceutical Industry Increases Automation, Digitization

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 23, 2022, ... energy-efficient equipment, and 40 percent are changing packaging formats. Supply chain challenges have created shortages and delivery delays in packaging materials, raw materials, equipment, and parts. ...

Static Dissipater Installation Affects Performance

(Surface Prep)

August 21, 2022, ... the static dissipater will be ineffective. We can visually inspect the installation geometry to see if the static dissipater will work. In your mind’s eye, draw a pencil line across the web in Figure ...

Stop Pulp and Paper Industry Circuit Board Corrosion

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2022, ... accelerators To produce various products at high-volume, pulp and paper mills rely on circuit boards and electronics to precisely and efficiently control the process from the receipt of raw materials ...

A Game-Changer for Web Manufacturing

(Coating/Laminating)

July 24, 2022, ... by inconsistency in the raw materials or damage in transport or storage. In addition, temperature and humidity fluctuations in the plant can greatly alter substrate behaviour. With up to 50 measuring ...

Third-Party Certifications Can Validate Sustainability Claims

(Bag Pouch)

July 10, 2022, ... are benefits to materials derived from renewable materials, but consideration must be given to how a raw material is sourced. Raw materials derived from animal sources, such as casein adhesive, are less ...

Leveraging the Supply Chain Organization in Times of Crisis

(Foil)

May 04, 2022, ... with raw material shortages, worker shortages and more.   Then, adding to that, power shortages in Chinese factories continue to impact production of raw materials “foilstock” and converter foil, and ...

Schreiner MediPharm to Showcase Enhanced Smart Blister Wallet for Medication Adherence Monitoring

(News | New Products)

April 12, 2022, ... the healthcare industry. Especially for existing products, the materials and raw materials used must be reviewed and optimized for environmental compatibility. Schreiner MediPharm’s Needle-Trap needle ...

Acucote introduces recycled content for Direct Thermal printers

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2022, ... as possible, and reducing the quantity of raw materials used. Moreover, the Division is striving to, wherever possible, eliminate or reduce materials that are difficult to recycle. For more information ...

The Fundamentals of Adhesive Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2022, ...  There are many types of coaters and coating methods. Basic requirements include choosing a coater that can accommodate the size and weight of the web (roll of raw material). State-of-the-art coaters ...

Multi-Metal Corrosion Protection Offers Strong Static Dissipative Properties

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2022, ... Standards.” Today, greener ways to approach packaging have become imperative. This includes looking at the entire range of the product’s life cycle — from raw material sourcing to disposal. With this in ...

Corotec Corporation Joins Inductotherm Group of Companies

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, ... and more efficient customer service,” he said.  “We already have drawn upon the Inductotherm Group network for customer support throughout the world, including Canada, Europe and Asia.”     For more ...

Rust to Tech: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

February 27, 2022, ... disposables such as dry and wet wipes are rolling out new products like masks and reusable wipers. Associated raw materials have evolved with the unique product designs. In market niches ranging from pizza ...

Innovation in Sustainability - Sun Chemical Q&A

(Sustainability)

February 24, 2022, ... meeting sustainability goals include access to circular raw materials on the petroleum-based supply chain, the availability of detailed life cycle assessments (LCA) to validate new solutions and alternatives, ...