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CM Acquisitions LLC to Acquire American Roller Co.

(News | New Products)

December 16, 2001, CM Acquisitions LLC, a Chicago, IL-based private equity firm, announced earlier this month it's agreed to acquire American Roller Co. The sale is effective as of the close of business on December 28, 2001. ...

Slitter Savvy: The Art of Winding Good Rolls

(Magazine)

July 31, 2001, ... good roll? A slitter/winder operator will tell you that a good roll of paper is one that has the following characteristics: It is the right shape round and proper width. It is the right size ...

Web Scratch Solution: Regulate Your Running Rolls

(Magazine)

June 30, 2001, Driven rolls also may scratch the web surface, even though they are very accurately speed-controlled. Web scratches can be a vexing problem on very clear products. Because they become visible when ...

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End, Part II

(Magazine)

December 31, 2000, ... his analysis of the devices and designs that serve to keep your web under control. Last month we took a close look at controlling web tension at the payoff roll, keeping the web taut, dancer rolls, ...

System Keeps Static Buildup Problems Under Control

(Magazine)

February 29, 2000, ... buildup on the webs and rolls was not uncommon, and operators at Avery were experiencing static charges while working on various parts of the line, explains Don Hoffmann, process engineering manager. He ...

NOVA and Union Carbide to build ethylene plant

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, ... edge-guide unit and dancer roll control. At the differential rewind section, the company's automatic tension profile takes over, controlling the hardness of the pancakes, which can measure up to 406 mm ...

Ceramic heater rollers an exciting new alternative.

(Magazine)

July 31, 1995, New heater roller technology is reportedly yielding reduced warmup and temperature-recovery times while reducing maintenance downtime and improving process New heater roller technology is reportedly yielding ...

Building quality into the web printing process

(Magazine)

April 30, 1995, ... both roll-to-roll and job-to-job, is another major benefit. You should expect an instantaneous positive impact upon print quality with less effort by the operators. Because every print operation is unique, ...

APR Releases New and Improved PCR Certification Program The seal of approval for post-consumer recycled plastics

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2024, ... companies, allowing for multi-site certification under one “corporate” certificate. “The new program will be rolled out in phases, beginning with a new standard developed for reclaimers and recyclers, ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, Web cleaning is a crucial technology employed across various industrial processes, such as printing, coating, laminating and converting, to ensure the quality and cleanliness of continuous rolls or webs ...

EMT International Welcomes John Pecoraro as Regional Sales Manager

(News | New Products)

September 29, 2024, ... at Canon Solutions America, Pecoraro brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in roll-fed inkjet presses in addition to near-line and in-line finishing to his new role with EMT International.  Mike ...

Finding Hidden Value: Did You Know that Parts can be "Plasma Coated?

(Coating/Laminating)

September 04, 2024, ... a huge impact? Hidden gems that we don't always notice? Single and Dual Layer Release and Wear Resistant Coating Systems have been used in many markets for decades. Mostly recognizable on critical rollers ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... systems, whether digitally controlled on a flexo or inkjet digital press, will contribute to the stability needed to fully automate systems. These systems meticulously manage inks for temperature, solid ...

EFI Announces New Wide Format Pro+ Series Printers and High-performance ProGraphics+ Series Inks

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2024, ... deliver high-quality imaging at production speeds and even more printing capabilities – all with a low total cost of ownership (TCO). The 65-inch EFI Pro 16h+ hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printer offers ...

Driving Flexibility and Cost Savings With Modular Cutting Assemblies Exploring Alternatives to Inflexible Purpose-built Production Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 21, 2024, ... manufacturer needed to cut and slit metal foil capsule blisters from roll form into precise pieces. Instead of investing time and money in a large-scale, custom-engineered cutting and slitting machine, ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... As the material moves between the rotating die and an anvil or backup roller, precise cuts or impressions are made, allowing for the continuous production of custom shapes and designs. Rotary die cutters ...

Faustel – Battery Energy and Fuel Cell Market Q&A

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, Faustel is the technology leader in custom roll to roll electrode, fuel cell, and battery separator production equipment solutions Faustel is the technology leader in custom roll to roll electrode, ...

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, ... external relationships to obtain a long-term, secure, high-performing and controllable supply of recycled polyethylene that helps NOVA Chemicals' customers, brand owners and retailers meet sustainability ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... of uncontrolled static can result in distorted finished products, out of register printed products or damaged extruded films — this can lead to increased product rejections and wastage. Machinery on the ...

Understanding Anilox Scoring: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 01, 2024, ... help printers better understand the underlying factors and implement effective solutions. What is Anilox Scoring? Anilox scoring occurs when the cell walls of the anilox roll break down around its ...