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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 ...

A Recipe for Flexo Printing Success

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2004, ... I can testify is not an easy task, all are built using a recipe or documented instructions. My grandmother’s cookie recipe is a lot like controlling our recipes in the pressroom, making adjustments ...

New Materials for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... this 45-ga film maintains strong package processing characteristics, and increased footage enables converters to reduce the number of required roll changes, reducing scrap and providing cost savings.  ...

New Products for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... tension controller supported by a family of option modules. Modular concept reduces auxiliary equipment costs. Slim profile is said to optimize existing space and fit easily into a machine control panel. ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Archive)

May 30, 2004, ... chair of the Flexographic Printing Dept., “The covers protect the expensive anilox sleeves from being damaged during handling and installation…. Since the covers go on and off the roll quickly and easily, ...

Drupa New Product Digest

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... Germany; +49 (0) 7042/790-171; schober-gmbh.de The Vector Cut roll-to-roll converting machine offers single-drive technology. Digital servo drives are said to offer high precision and flexibility, increasing ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, News from: AMD, ANSI, American Roller, Champion Roller, Day Runner, Design2Launch, Drupa, Esko-Graphics, F&K, Graphic Packaging, Kampf, MeadWestvaco, National Starch, Packaging Group, Pakintell, PEI, Plastics ...

Products

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... Leistritz, MarquipWardUnited, Maxson, Menzel, Nordson, Pinpoint Laser, Presto Products, Rogers, Rollem, Standard Mill Machinery, and Zimmer. Machinery, Accessories, Services Die Is Tapered for Productivity ...