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How do you ensure reliable silicone coating quality control?

(Coating/Laminating)

January 14, 2025, ... silicone coat weight in just seconds. In-line Process Control The NEX LS linear scanner provides real-time silicone coat weight profiling for the entire roll, for both cross and machine direction. ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

January 14, 2025, As the only solutions provider with all capabilities in-house, American Roller is proud to be a trusted and dependable supplier of custom cores As the only solutions provider with all capabilities ...

PAC Strapping Products Highlights the SM65 Automatic Strapping Machine for Polypropylene Strapping

(News | New Products)

January 12, 2025, ... consistent and professional packaging results. The sensor-controlled heater guarantees reliable heat seals. The SM65 series incorporates several user-friendly features that enhance its efficiency and ...

Vetaphone Integrates with Karlville for Corona Treatment on Laminators

(News | New Products)

January 06, 2025, ... units and iPM200 generator modules. The treaters are single-sided and fitted with ceramic electrodes with roller faces of 920mm. The generator has a power output of 8kW and gives accurate watt density ...

ARC Announces 2025 Schedule of Activities

(News | New Products)

January 05, 2025, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) schedule for 2025 includes the ARC Summit-Flexible Packaging in Chicago, Illinois The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) schedule for ...

Cortec®: A Continuing Leader in Sustainable Corrosion Control

(News | New Products)

December 28, 2024, ... practical, sustainable solutions to battle corrosion now and the future. What Is the Value of USDA Certified Biobased Products? The USDA BioPreferred® Program was rolled out in 2002 to encourage the ...

The Evolution of Slitter Rewinders

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

December 19, 2024, ... on material type, roll size and machine capability. In this era, the machine's success was directly tied to the skill of the person running it. The manual input was not only time-consuming but also left ...

Overcoming Common Web Handling Mistakes in Print Production

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

December 18, 2024, ... programs for cleaning impression and anilox rolls. Monthly maintenance checks on print stations to ensure proper pitch and parallel of print mandrels.
Print stations that are out of sync (un-parallel) ...

The Top Seven Causes of Web Wrinkling

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

December 15, 2024, ... problems. New rollers may be a waste of money if machine stands are not aligned properly. Though most machines are aligned when first installed, misalignment can develop later due to vibration, improper ...

Minimizing Waste in Extrusion Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 08, 2024, ... to become fluid. This molten polymer is then extruded through a flat die onto a moving base material, passing through a nip of two counter-rotating rolls. Substrates commonly used typically include paper, ...

Label Tech Boosts Productivity on Mark Andy Evolution Flexo Presses

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2024, ... are 13” (330mm) 8-color machines equipped with full UV curing.  They have been specified with unwind roll lifts and dual frame rewinds, die stations and sheeting units with a conveyor.  In addition, turn ...

PACT Lion-X: A New Weapon to Fight Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2024, ... thermal runaway (TF), a phenomenon in which a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state caused by extremely high temperatures, which can result in the ejection of toxic gas, shrapnel, ...

VC-Backed Maxterial's H-Max Outperforms Hard Chrom

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2024, ... had successfully coated cold rolling work rolls and sent them to the R&D facility of an unnamed global steel production company. The steel company then subjected the coated roles to a series of extreme ...

Flexible Packaging for a Convenience-Driven Society

(Coating/Laminating)

November 30, 2024, ... have reduced the trimmed material from a wound roll. This reduction not only minimizes waste but also enhances overall production efficiency. In addition, less complex, versatile adhesive compositions, ...

PAC Strapping Products Introduces STRAPBLASTER™ Technology for Cleaning Debris Buildup for Automated Strapping Machines

(News | New Products)

November 21, 2024, ... a controlled burst of air after each strapping cycle to clean the sealing head and feed areas, ensuring optimal performance and significantly reducing maintenance needs. In a series of rigorous tests ...

Darryl Herbel Joins Flexo Wash as Western Territory Manager

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2024, ... Wash has been helping customers print better. Their products will extend the life of anilox rolls and sleeves, gravure cylinders, flexo plates, flexo plate sleeves, press parts and rotary screens, while ...

APR Releases New and Improved PCR Certification Program The seal of approval for post-consumer recycled plastics

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2024, ... companies, allowing for multi-site certification under one “corporate” certificate. “The new program will be rolled out in phases, beginning with a new standard developed for reclaimers and recyclers, ...

Static Control for Pouch, Bag and Label Lines

(Bag Pouch)

November 17, 2024, ... lines have unique static control challenges. A web is unwound from a master roll, conveyed through a line where one of the steps is chopping the web into individual sheets, pouches or bag. The individual ...

ARC Honors Award Winners at R2R Conference USA

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2024, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) announced the winners of its annual awards program at an Awards Ceremony held during its 2024 R2R USA Conference & Expo. The Association for Roll-to-Roll ...

Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

November 03, 2024, ... functionality with branding. Sachets: Convenience meets portability. Printed roll stock: Streamlining production. Stock bags: Customizable and cost-effective. Advances/Growth in the Flexible ...