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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 ...

Precision Anilox are the Foundation of the Printing Process

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 12, 2022, ... instruments are the foundation of the printing process. As such, proper handling of your anilox will ensure longevity of the roll itself and can ultimately play a part in reducing costly printing faults, ...

Achieve Higher Returns Thanks to Defect Classification

(Surface Prep)

June 05, 2022, ...  Moreover, automated actions can be assigned to the defect types, such as inserting a tab, discharging the waste material or making other digitally controllable markings. Unimportant defects are nonetheless ...

SEI Laser Converting Chooses Vetaphone for Surface Treatment

(News | New Products)

May 30, 2022, ... into contact with Vetaphone back in 2010 when it developed its narrow web laser die cutting capability into a fully modular converting line known as the Labelmaster for roll to roll and roll to sheet applications. ...

Achieve Higher Returns Thanks to Defect Classification

(Surface Prep)

May 29, 2022, ...  Moreover, automated actions can be assigned to the defect types, such as inserting a tab, discharging the waste material or making other digitally controllable markings. Unimportant defects are nonetheless ...

Static Measurements Guide Problem Solving

(Surface Prep)

May 15, 2022, ... flow in your operation. Use the handheld electrostatic fieldmeter (ESFM) in Figure 1 to read static on a web span midway between two idler rollers. The electrostatic fieldmeter responds to all of the static ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 2

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... than ten percent. It is helpful to weigh the sample before they are tested. This additional step will provide insight to the variability of your material across the width of the process. Thru-Roll Radial ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... Rarely does UTS correlate to how you should run your process or how it will convert at your customer’s site.   The caliper of high loft webs will vary dramatically thru roll and over time. Have you developed ...

Do Conductive Rubber Coverings Help Reduce Static?

(News | New Products)

May 09, 2022, When a web contacts a roller surface, electrons can transfer from one material to the other. Source of Static Generation When a web contacts a roller surface, electrons can transfer from one material ...

Leveraging the Supply Chain Organization in Times of Crisis

(Foil)

May 04, 2022, Recent global challenges have touched every product imaginable, including the staple of the packaging world – converter-grade alu-foil. By Larry Silverstein, Now Plastics CEO Recent global challenges ...

Optimizing Contact Cleaning for New Web Applications

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2022, ... cleaning this means that the adhesion of the particle to the elastomer roller must be larger than the force holding the particle onto the substrate and the adhesion of the particle onto the adhesive roll ...

From Surface Treatment to Support

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2022, ... not just the technology (corona, plasma or flame), but also the system components (electrodes, roll coverings, power supplies and web handling) to provide the optimal treating solution. Which is the ...

Pros and Cons of In-line Slitting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 17, 2022, Producing quality, shippable rolls directly off your production line can increase productivity, lower manufacturing costs, decrease scrap and shorten production cycles. By Duane Smith, Process Manager ...

Robert Lindsey Joins IMA DAIRY & FOOD as Project Manager

(News | New Products)

April 12, 2022, ... said Patrick Carroll, President of IMA Dairy & Food USA. “As our footprint in North America expands, our talented team of materials science specialists grows as well.” Lindsey earned a degree in Mechanical ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2022, ... UTS correlate to how you should run your process or how it will convert at your customer’s site. The caliper of high loft webs will vary dramatically thru roll and over time. Have you developed caliper ...

Labelin takes the die out of cutting, with SEI’s Labelmaster, to provide custom-shape labels

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2022, ... accuracy Expanded materials processing capabilities, such as PET, PP/BOPP and paper Roll-to-roll, roll-to-sheet and roll-to-sticker capabilities Maximum web speed of 330 feet per minute (100 meters ...

AIMCAL Activities

(Coating/Laminating)

April 03, 2022, ... September 25-29 in Orlando, Florida. The scholarship recognizes women who have overcome significant challenges, invested in STEM degrees, chosen employment in the roll-to-roll converting sector and are ...

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, ...  Importantly, LinearPlasma is easy to use and integrate into production lines. It provides repeatable, process-controlled operation, with high efficiency with low operating costs. How does atmospheric ...

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 ...

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 ...