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Winding: Part 2

(Roll Handling)

December 18, 2022, Document Your Wound Roll Structure Document Your Wound Roll Structure By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC This is Part 2 in a five-part series regarding winding, with this month’s ...

Q&A: Paul Lembo of New Era Converting Machinery

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... in a roll-to-roll fashion. Paul Lembo, Executive Vice President at New Era Converting Machinery, Inc. recently took some time to discuss the company’s diverse experience in the battery and energy space. ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... An image of an excimer lamp and corresponding lamphead is provided in Figure 1 (c). UV curing is practical for inkjet, flexo, gravure, screen, rotary screen, litho, offset, slot-die, Mayer-rod, roller ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... use, maintain and integrate into pro- duction lines. It provides repeatable, process-controlled operation, with high efficiency and low operating costs. Linear Plasma is environmentally friendly because ...

QC Electronics Releases Vacuum Table Corona Treater

(News | New Products)

November 17, 2022, ... corona treater for the treatment of A4 standard sized sheets. The new vacuum table is convertible to bare roll or covered roll format to replicate varying production environments. The vacuum table runs ...

HOW TO: Combine the Capabilities of a Duplex Center Winder with the Productivity Gains of a Turret

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... can be precisely controlled for roll alignment. Additionally, this machine offers proven technologies that increase production including auto knife positioning and auto core loading. For ease of use, the ...

New Era Battery Q&A

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2022, ... in a roll-to-roll fashion. Paul Lembo, Executive Vice President at New Era Converting Machinery, Inc. recently took some time to discuss the company’s diverse experience in the battery and energy space. ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... to create the raised design of the final desired print. Ink is then transferred from the inkwell via an anilox roller onto the image carrier, where it is then printed onto the substrate. Flexo printing ...

OMNI Systems moves into Prime Labels with Martin Automatic and Mark Andy Technology

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... fitted with Vetaphone corona treaters for film label applications, 10-UV flexo print units and turn bars.  The Martin MBS units offer non-stop operation with built-in roll loading for a variety of substrates ...

Toray’s Commitment to Innovation Helps Forge the Future of Flexible Packaging

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 10, 2022, ... very low haze and high gloss. New Torayfan OPP roll-fed label film portfolio consisting of TLFC clear film in 48, 65, and 75 gauges, TLFM matte film in a 59 gauge, and TLFW white cavitated film in a ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Debuts First Fully Transparent Recyclable Mid-barrier Blister Package at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... application technology result in rolls that can meet demanding performance and sterilization requirements. The reinforced coated papers are suitable for the packaging of a variety of common healthcare ...

AIMCAL Announces Name Change, Rebranding

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, AIMCAL, The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators, announced it is adopting a new name, the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters. AIMCAL, The Association of International ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... The 10gsm SMS would weave for 60s after a zero-speed splice. They did not have any load cells installed. Pin holes were noted on the remaining butt roll. The tension spike was damaging the web. The initial ...

Rust to Tech: Part 4

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... to make manufacturing smarter by enabling scalable predictive quality, predictive maintenance, controlled release, touchless operations and manufacturing sustainability optimization — which has not been ...

Epson to Showcase Industry-Leading Label, Printing and Packaging Solutions at Labelexpo Americas 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 01, 2022, ... Resin Printer: The 64-inch SureColor R5070 roll-to-roll printer with water-based resin inks consistently provide professional-quality, short-run labels, decals and traditional signage at remarkable speeds.  ...

Atlapac and TIPA Partner to Produce Fully Compostable Packaging for Retail

(News | New Products)

August 08, 2022, ... since even recyclable plastic may ultimately end its life in a landfill. A better, and more impactful step is needed to replace plastic packaging altogether. By using TIPA fully compostable rolls of ...

Bonding Solutions for the Film and Converting Industries

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2022, ... Systems: Producing optimal bonding for printing, coating, laminating and adhesive applications Reliable performance, robust design for maximum up-time and productivity Repeatable, process-controlled ...

A Game-Changer for Web Manufacturing

(Coating/Laminating)

July 24, 2022, World’s first segmented tension-measurement roller set to boost quality and productivity in converting industries World’s first segmented tension-measurement roller set to boost quality and productivity ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

July 17, 2022, ... machine. The 10gsm SMS would weave for 60s after a zero-speed splice. They did not have any load cells installed. Pin holes were noted on the remaining butt roll. The tension spike was damaging the web. ...

There’s More than One Way to Treat a Film

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2022, ... roller and an electrode driven at a high frequency and voltage. This produces a glow discharge over the film. In air, this discharge produces reactive oxygen species (including ozone — that you have ...