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Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... maintain the substrate integrity, both entering the coating station and providing the highest quality product in roll form. LIMITATIONS To compete with existing adhesive coated product, the manufacturer ...

PECO Introduces New Bag Machine

(Bag Pouch News)

October 02, 2013, ... while the film is still relaxed, contributing to the higher line speed capability of the machine. On any bag on roll machinery, the film that is present between the seal and perforation (the “skirt”) ...

On Print | Impact of 3-D Printing on the Converting Industry

(On Print)

September 26, 2013, ... two-dimensional world. Let me explain. The term 3-D printing often covers all layer-by-layer, computer-controlled additive manufacturing methods within a fixed volume defined by the width and length ...

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 4

(Web Lines)

September 23, 2013, In Part 4 of this four-part series, web handling expert Tim Walker explains how TD variations in equipment or web properties affect roll structure How do transverse direction variations in equipment ...

Future Design Redesigns Air Ring

(Flexpack News)

September 21, 2013, ... and processing parameters in the blown film industry.  Among the reported benefits are improved width control, bubble stability, finished roll geometry, and faster running speeds. Rings are designed ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... line speed; range of thicknesses: 1–200 micron; dryer type: floater; 6 zones; dryer capacity: 24 ft; thermal curing; solvents: water, flammable, organic CT | gravure, knife over roll, rod, slot die LA ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... .5 mil–30 mil; 3–4 unwinds; type of laminations: dry bond; type of testing: smaller run roll-to-roll prototyping for confirmation of lamination quality and peel strength with top laminating and encapsulation ...

Coating Matters | TWOSD

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2013, ... Die, is a coating technique that has some unique advantages. The concept behind TWOSD is that when a slot die is engaged with a precision backing roll you have a metal roll and a metal slot die that ...

Show Preview | CPP EXPO and PRINT 13 Share a Stage

(Print)

August 07, 2013, ... J. Walker, president, TJWalker + Assoc. and author of PFFC’s “Web Lines” column Did Tension Control Mess Up My Registration? Tuning Up Your Nipped Rollers (To Increase Profits) Wrinkle-Free Web ...

On Print | Finishing & Digital Printing

(On Print)

August 04, 2013, ... For completeness, there will be some discussion of product off grand format roll-to-roll and flat bed printers, as well as a few words about Landa Nanography. Seven finishing-related processes may follow ...

Show Preview | What’s Behind the Curtain at Labelexpo Europe 2013

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2013, ... Indigo's WS6600 press. Also introduced will be the next generation of AVT's PrintFlow print quality database. PrintFlow 2.0 features an upgraded user interface, a new roll map display, and expanded production ...

Eliminating Boundary Layer Air During Winding

(Web Handling)

July 15, 2013, Eliminate boundary layer air  while winding rolls of film, in most cases, by using a lay-on roller. For coating and extrusion technology, vacuum boxes or electrostatic pinning can sometimes–though infrequently–be ...

Labels | Market Update on IML & Sleeve Technologies

(Label/Tape)

June 03, 2013, ... slower than hitherto, but still ahead of other label technology growth rates. Growth continues to be driven by heat shrink sleeves (with roll-fed machine-direction shrink sleeves showing potential in North ...

Harper Corp. Offers New Anilox Sleeve Feature

(News | New Products)

May 27, 2013, Synthetic rubber used to seal and protect layers in the anilox roll is said to withstand many stresses inherent in flexo printing   CHARLOTTE, NC | Harper Corp. of America announces the use of synthetic ...

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 3

(Web Handling)

May 08, 2013, In Part 3 of this four-part series, web handling expert Tim Walker answers the question: How do dimensional changes within a roll (e.g., compression) change roll strains and stresses? In Part 3 of ...

Pregis Introduces Form-It Foam Strips

(Carton Box News)

April 29, 2013, ... product types via self-adhesive polyethylene foam strips. Users can quickly cut the desired length from the roll, peel off the release liner to expose the adhesive, and affix into position—typically ...

Gerber Innovations Appoints Haire Group as Distributor

(Carton Box News)

March 11, 2013, Will sell new GERBERcutter GT3000 System for corrugated packaging applications TOLLAND, CT | Gerber Innovations, a manufacturer of computer-controlled cutting systems for the packaging and graphics ...

Microwaveable Package Brings Home the Bacon with Top Product of Year Award

(Metallizing)

March 09, 2013, ... converter and metallizer for the Bacon Microondas Espina package while it also assisted with design. QuiltWave susceptor rollstock comprises a dual lamination of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)/paper, ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013, ... and patented Instant Diameter Change System. The machine automatically cuts and advances the cores with precise accuracy within +/- 0010 in. All settings can be controlled by an intuitive LCD touch panel ...

Coating Matters | It’s a Turbulent World

(Coating/Laminating)

January 10, 2013, ... surface energy, and viscosity of the individual layers are controlled to maintain distinct thicknesses and separation. Now that you can grasp the fluid flow versus extrusion difference, what can be done ...