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Odor & Exempt Solvents

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... exempt solvents actually may be more beneficial to the health of our ozone layer than using VOC solvents controlled by incineration. As a result, we may see more solvents added to the exempt VOC list if ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... is not a controlled experiment, the results indicate that machine modifications can significantly improve process stability and uniformity. An infra-red process imager is a useful tool for analyzing and ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, ... path methods employed with razor slitting are a wrapped, supported web over a grooved anvil roller and an unsupported web with the blade bursting through the material. Choice of blade material and employment ...

New Products

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, ... then replicates the sequence of operations that go into making 2-pc paperboard cups. Sidewalls are totally sealed, rims are tucked and rolled, and bottoms are 360-deg double-sealed. Don’t Reposition ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Magazine)

March 30, 2005, News from: AGI/Klearfold, Hunter's Specialties, Windmoeller & Hoelscher, Flexicon, First Choice Packaging Solutions, Rollprint Packaging Products, Heartland Label Printers, BASF, Flint Ink, Scitex Vision, ...

Giving JDF Content a Great Send-off

(Archive)

March 30, 2005, ... (JMF). JMF allows production workflow hardware and software systems in a JDF workflow to communicate with administrative components and system controllers. It helps to swap dynamic data in real time, such ...

On the Move...

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... PA, elects Larry Kroll of Heidelberg USA chairman. John Stewart, Hue Color Systems, is vice chairman. Rogers Corp., Rogers, CT, opens the Elastomer Components Sales and Service Center in Rogers. The ...

Film Opens New Markets

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... of permanent and semi-permanent labels and, in the case of human skin contact with medical devices, health concerns might be an issue. Still another application requiring firm adhesion with controlled ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... Rolls HAPERT, THE NETHERLANDS—Apex Europe signed an exclusive contract German machine manufacturer Vits in the field of screen and metering rolls. According to the contract, all anilox and metering rolls ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

January 30, 2005, ... (CAC) has upgraded production capabilities with the purchase of its third computer-controlled Clausing/METOSA CNC2080 lathe. The lathe will be used in production of CAC’s patented WrinkleSTOP and Multi-Adjust ...

Extrusion Dies

(Magazine)

October 30, 2004, ... Innovations Another key to controlling the properties of coating is gauge control — a critical factor in maintaining uniform coat weight so target coating properties are maintained with the least amount ...

Materials

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... for better print definition. Company adds product is strong, durable, noncreasing, and water-resistant, and can be sewn, punched, glued, converted, or rolled and retain its original shape. Film Protects ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... products under the Rycoline, Sun Graphic, and Rogersol brands, including a line of fountain solutions, blanket and roller washes, silicone and silicone replacement products, overprint coatings, printing ...

Discoloration Resistant Polyolefin Films

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ...  Melt flow rate YI color data Gas fade aging Oven aging Resistance to fluorescent lighting. Conclusions Melt flow rates can be controlled by either “phenol” or “phenol free” stabilization systems ...

The 411 on RFID, Part 2

(Archive)

August 30, 2004, ... this technology can be used to build displays that can be rolled up, bent around a corner, or otherwise stretched in ways not currently possible. Government Computer News (gcn.com) reports, although ...

Roots & Realized Dreams

(Magazine)

July 30, 2004, ... possibly get two forms across the corrugator, now we can get three, which means we're running 50 percent more production on the same roll.” According to Jeff Hall, Franklin's plant manager, the new press ...

Battenfeld Gloucester Says MDO Provides Enhancements to PE; OEM Spotlights K Show Offerings

(Archive)

July 05, 2004, ... with a blown film line, has draw ratios of 3:1 and 4:1. Rather than being wound after extrusion, film is fed into the MDO unit, pre-heated, and run through drawing rolls for orientation. The set of rollers ...

Rise & Fall of Printed Film COF

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2004, ... COF) compared to the force keeping two solids together. Whereas automatic packaging operations are more concerned about the kinetic COF, the package's slippage tendency is controlled by the static COF. ...

The Latitudes of LEAN

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... ink “lean-oriented” solution highlighted at Drupa was automatic ink-dispensing systems manufactured by Stork Prints Dispensing Systems, Brummen, The Netherlands. Stork's ink-dispensing systems, controlled ...

Retort Pouch Conference a Hit

(Magazine)

May 31, 2004, ... in food service and selected niche markets — burritos, egg rolls, etc. Amcor Flexibles Europe, an integral component of the huge Amcor packaging empire, discussed its global supply chain concept. It ...