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Two Sun Chemical Employees Honored with NAPIM Awards

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2023, ... as high production volume resins for flexible packaging that enables quality graphics and high-performance lamination. Under his management, Sun Chemical is in the process of rolling out the next generation ...

The Powerhouse of Contract Converting

(Converting Perspectives)

March 26, 2023, ... removed five major production assets and brought on four by the first quarter 2023. These include two wide web slitters. One of the new slitters handles small diameter rolls where they do contract converting ...

Barthel Group Chooses Martin Automatic for Non-stop Operation of Its Narrow Web Presses

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2023, ... of narrow web technology is the only way to maximise productivity – there is no future here for a label press without automatic roll handling.” The Barthel Group’s set up includes the parent plant in ...

Understanding Dyne Decay

(Surface Prep)

March 12, 2023, ... It requires a finely controlled electrical discharge to be applied at close range to the substrate, altering the molecular structure of the surface layer. The low surface energy of the substrate is caused ...

Automatic Inline Inspection Maximizes Sustainability of Silicone Release Liners

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2023, ... of flexible composite laminates. After using the release liners for the first time, GTS rewinds the waste rolls after use. Techlan collects the rolls and transports them back to their recycling center ...

Winding: Part 4

(Web Handling)

March 05, 2023, Winding Best Practices Winding Best Practices By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Previously we have discussed wound roll mechanics, how to document your roll structure, and the importance ...

Quality Control Equals Margin Control

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 26, 2023, ... types and different substrates. Visual maps of inspected rolls provide intelligent print inspection. Quality-control operators can easily track and analyze for defect distribution, count and type. Out-of-tolerance ...

Sustainability and Productivity – a Must for Today’s Labels

(Flexpack)

February 19, 2023, ... 50 percent more labels per roll. With more labels per roll, converters benefit from fewer changeovers and higher productivity. Recycled Content Materials Another way for converters to enhance the sustainability ...

Registration Is Open for World of Wipes® International Conference 2023

(Upcoming Conference News)

February 15, 2023, ... for industrial, institutional and consumer wipes applications. Nominations are being accepted for the World of Wipes Innovation Award®. Eligible product categories include raw materials, roll goods, ...

The Path to Sustainable Growth

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2023, ... line, as it is the first of many such products to be rolled out featuring significant levels of biosourced and recycled material. Additionally, waste material from spirulina algae production at Earthrise ...

How a Full Lineup of Coatings Can Transform Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2023, ... foods, prototypes have been made for liquid packaging as well as chilled-food packaging. Application methods have varied widely, with gravure, flexo and roller coatings all being successful. One common ...

Italy’s Majocchi Achieves Exacting Textile Functionality and Aesthetics With Baldwin’s Corona Treatment Technology

(Surface Prep)

February 07, 2023, ... its fabrics. The system allows Majocchi to administer a controllable, uniform coating to achieve the desired functionality and aesthetics. The system is 2,000 millimeters wide with a discharging station ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2023, As the only solutions provider with all capabilities in-house, American Roller is proud to be a trusted and dependable supplier of custom cores, high-release coatings, and durable coverings. As ...

The Role of Corona in Flexible Packaging Lamination Requires an Understanding of Filmic Substrates

(Surface Prep)

January 29, 2023, ... and pressure. Wetting failures can result from application of contaminated nip rollers, too low an application weight, too high an adhesive viscosity (in solvent-free it’s too low a temperature, in solvent-based ...

A New Generation of Hybrid Drive Technology

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, ... on modular platform, available for different working width (max. working width currently 850 mm, max. format length 1220 mm). The standard configuration of the RSM-DIGI-VARICUT includes a vacuum controlled ...

Leaders in Converting Solutions

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, ... and cut off system Laser core alignment Differential winding Roll ejecting/off-loading system Increased capacity = shorter lead times and better service levels for our customers. Increased cycle ...

Converting Machinery Built for Your Evolving Demands

(Coating/Laminating)

January 23, 2023, ... paper, film and foil substrates with more than just supplying equipment. It’s about Davis-Standard’s relationship with you; from machinery concept to finished roll to service, support, upgrades and parts. ...

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, Winder TNTs are the key to winding a good roll. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Winder TNTs are the key to winding a good roll. TNTs stand for Tension, Nip and Torque. Tension is ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, Winder TNTs are the key to winding a good roll. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Winder TNTs are the key to winding a good roll. TNTs stand for Tension, Nip and Torque. Tension is ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ... positioning (AKP), laser core positioning, automatic core loading and positioning, automatic cross-cut of finished rolls, automatic tape-to-tail, automatic tape-to-core, automatic finished roll extraction ...