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Blown Film | Line Upgrade Provides Quick Changeovers

(Bag Pouch)

January 25, 2012, ... expertise, upgraded a number of components, including the Extrol 6016 with an integrated IBC controller, power and control panels with air-to-water heat exchangers, 4.5-in. 30:1 ContraCool Extruder with ...

Static Beat: Static Dissipation Testing

(Static Elimination)

June 30, 2011, ... nearby conveyance rollers or to machine frame elements. So, the “practical answer” is that we must decide on a “standard geometry” so we can test films and get consistent results. Figure 1 is the standard ...

Spartanics Updates Technical Guide on Laser Die-Cutting Technology

(Die-Cutting News)

February 15, 2011, Spartanics updates its previously published "Laser Cutting Technical Guide" drafted in 2008, Parts I and II, with a new 2011 version offering improvements in state-of-the-art laser die-cutting ROLLING MEADOWS, ...

Looking South

(Label/Tape)

October 31, 2010, ... of delivering more labels per roll, less downtime for roll changes, and less weight and volume (so less transportation/energy costs and storage space). What Does the Future Hold? Price is one of the ...

Bag Making: Strength in Numbers

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, ... But if someone wants to get into a price war, it's nice to know that you've got the staying power.” CEI prints on eight ten-color presses from Windmoeller & Hoelscher. Printed rolls are sent to Hebron ...

Compact Display Simplifies Powerful Web Guiding

(Web Guiding)

September 20, 2010, ... maintaining web alignment; sensors, guide structure, controller and operator interface are assembled in the factory and shipped to the customer ready for installation. Converters simply bolt the system ...

Digital Label Printing: What's the Sweet Spot

(Digital)

September 07, 2010, ... says Karstedt. “These reports are the collective result of over 20 years of 'roll up your sleeves' work in the field, in-depth discussions with hundreds of converters, brand owners, and systems integrators.  ...

Motion Control: Drives

(Controls)

August 23, 2010, ... a recent project for one global leader in label and filmic product solutions, DTS was commissioned to develop a mid-width web roll-to-roll die-cutter with various unique substrate manipulation functions. ...

Static Beat: How To Take a Static Survey

(Static Elimination)

July 31, 2010, ... Process, and Outgoing Materials. Use a handheld electrostatic fieldmeter to take measurements from the beginning of the operation through the process to the end — on the incoming rolls as they arrive, ...

Driving Speed

(Drives/Motors)

April 30, 2010, ... the HMI (human-machine interface) and PLC (programmable logic controller), David Rand, Amgraph's production manager, can control the speed and thickness of the web precisely; turn on or off various systems, ...

Narrow Web's Leverag

(Label/Tape)

March 31, 2010, ... as the inks are not absorbed but instead bond to the film surface. Higher airflow rates in the dryers will help reduce drying times. Because films demand lower heat levels, chill rolls can be used to keep ...

Web Lines: Your Guide to Web Guiding | Part 1

(Web Guiding)

February 28, 2010, ...  Rollers This seems like a simple one, but the web should stay on the face of the rollers and not track over the end of the roller. For most idler rollers, this is usually 2 in. or more. For a 58-in.-wide ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ... cycles, lower purging material costs, and greater reliability in controlling the release of contaminants during production runs. Active ingredients are nontoxic, nonabrasive, and safe. Neutrex | 800-803-6242 ...

Printed Linerboard: Big & Bold

(Carton Box Main)

September 30, 2009, ... 30 years of experience, says, “We contacted all the major press builders and let them know we were looking for versatility and high speed. We wanted the ability to crank out high quality rolls, day in ...

Packed PRINT

(Print)

July 31, 2009, ... of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson Univ. and other members. In the South Hall, the Wide Format Pavilion will showcase the latest inkjet, flatbed, and roll-to roll printers, supplies, and computer ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

June 30, 2009, ... at Mark Andy, Milford, OH, to demonstrate the system's ability to clean line screens to 1,400 lpi without damaging the anilox engraving. Spartanics, Rolling Meadows, IL, reports its “Laser Cutting ...

Crime Stoppers

(Archive)

June 30, 2009, ... drying towers, turn bar, roll lift, web cleaner, and three rotary die stations. Digital inkjet stations print PIN and serial numbers onto each card, while video verification cameras monitor every card ...

Spartanics Laser Cutting Technical Guide Is Multi-Lingual

(News | New Products)

May 25, 2009, Spartanics Laser Cutting Technical Guide for label converters and other converting and packaging specialists is now available in four languages ROLLING MEADOWS , IL | Spartanics Laser Cutting Technical ...

Plasma Power

(Archive)

April 30, 2009, ... is created between a precise air gap between the system dielectrics: the electrodes and ground roll. When air is exposed to different voltages, an electrical discharge develops. Voltage is applied to the ...

What's Ne

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2009, ... coatings can be undertaken in one operation for comparison purposes, while controlled speed and pressure ensures repeatable results. Vacuum, magnetic, heated, and glass coating beds are available to meet ...