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Maxcess Acquires Componex

(Web Handling)

February 27, 2018, ... has acquired Componex. Headquartered in Edgerton, WI, Componex will join Menges Roller, Valley Roller, Webex, Fife, Tidland and MAGPOWR under the Maxcess International umbrella of companies. “The acquisition ...

Static Beat | Static Control for Films with Conductive Layers

(Surface Prep)

February 26, 2018, ... the conductive layer to suppress sparks on films with conductive layers. When the metallized layer is exposed, touching a metal idler roller grounds the conductive layer. However, when the conducting layer ...

BOBST Metallizer Handles Many Films

(Coating/Laminating)

January 24, 2018, ... savings in production costs. The winding mechanism incorporates a six-drive system giving three independent tension control zones. It provides low tension winding with adjustable bowed rollers to produce ...

Applied Motion Products Offers New Connector

(Controls)

January 16, 2018, ... output, and RS-485 communication terminals in a small integrated space without sacrificing input and output connectivity to other devices, controllers, or HMIs on the machine. Designing very small integrated ...

Global Specialty Products Offers Cleaner

(Print)

January 01, 2018, ... as well as UV-based inks and adhesives from all types of printing equipment including rubber, plastic, stainless steel surfaces, and all press equipment (anilox, ceramic and rubber rollers, photopolymer ...

Industry Predictions | TESTing Your Imagination

(Trends/Management)

December 27, 2017, ... in from overseas. More converting processes will be surrounded by cages or walls to keep employees away from the hazards of moving webs and rollers. Even though this makes it more difficult to get ...

Shanghai Hosts World of Packaging

(News | New Products)

December 05, 2017, ... smart packaging, green packaging, packaging design and innovation, e-commerce, and logistic packaging. The Global Aluminum Foil Roller Initiative, representing more than 50% of global foil production, ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, ... either one or three locking rollers and are divided into two classifications: shoulder and shoulderless. The shoulder type has a 1/8-in. shoulder raised from the chuck body that acts as a core stop and ...

Maxson Web Splicer Is Automatic

(Carton Box)

November 14, 2017, ... thereby allowing higher speeds to be maintained during the splicing process. Pneumatically loaded rollers create a high pressure rolling nip said to make a secure splice, while the process line is approaching ...

Static Beat | Control Static on a Winding Roll

(Static-Beat)

November 07, 2017, ... To effectively control static, keep track of which web surface carries static charges. Figure 1. This winder has a tension control nip, a dancer (float roller) to control the winder motor, and a lay-on ...

Maan Engineering Announces New Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

November 05, 2017, ... producer. In addition to the high-speed option and the HYBRID coating technology, the company is introducing new sleeve technology to the hot melt coating station and a new design for the three-roller ...

Medical Patches | Faustel Meets Challenge of Hydrogel Pad Production

(Coating/Laminating)

October 23, 2017, ... They responded to the problem by providing the proper response parameters that could be adjusted through their Micro 1000 controller. Infrared-type edge detectors also proved highly effective in sensing ...

Roll-2-Roll Launches Retrofit Kit

(News | New Products)

October 18, 2017, ... for many existing displacement, steering, unwind, and rewind web guiding systems. The kit allows converters to keep their mechanical components and upgrade their sensors, actuator, and controller with ...

Rol-Tec Adds Laser Engraving Machine

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2017, ... demand for ITR (In-The-Round) flexo printing sleeves and cylinders. Rol-Tec president Matt Umentum says, “We have been manufacturing rubber-covered rollers and fiberglass sleeves for the converting and ...

Epson Adds New Digital Press

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2017, ... and minimal manual cleaning. All components are built by Epson, including the ink, printhead, and controller, and the press features versatile substrate support and prints on off-the-shelf materials from ...

Maxcess to Announce New Sensors

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2017, ... entering a new era of sensing technology by incorporating LED displays, LED light sources, and data information from the sensor itself. In addition, the digital connection between our advanced D-MAXE Controller ...

AVT to Put Control System on Mark Andy Presses

(Controls)

September 12, 2017, ... and control for its high-end Digital Series hybrid inkjet label press. The AVT system, Jet-IQ, is a closed loop solution for digital inkjet presses that reportedly works in synergy with press controllers ...

Brandtjen & Kluge Displaying New Products

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2017, ... new pieces of equipment at this week’s PRINT 17 in Chicago. The OmniCoat 3000 roller coater is said to coat a wide range of substrates evenly. Other features include vacuum holddown throughout, precision ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2017 is its Largest Exhibition To-Date

(Trade Shows)

September 08, 2017, Its largest edition since first being held in 1980, Labelexpo Europe 2017 will occupy nine halls – a total of over 35,000sqm – when it returns to Belgium’s Brussels Expo from September 25 – 28, 2017 Its ...

Heaford to Unveil Automated Plate Mounting

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2017, ... dual-axis closed-loop controls, and then completing the process by means of an integrated lay-down roller. Overall control is maintained via a simple, multi-lingual graphic interface, and set-up can ...