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Static and Static Controls in Printing

(Surface Prep)

December 05, 2023, ... and pressure, it is understandable why controlling static in printing can be a challenging task. In the printing field particularly, material types can also affect static issues. The substrates moisture ...

Holland Industrial Group, Global Equipment International and Maynards Announce Three-Day Auction of Paper Mill and Converting Plant Assets

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2023, ... rolling stock, lab equipment, and much more. "We are thrilled to present this extraordinary auction event, offering industry professionals the chance to acquire cutting-edge equipment and expand their ...

Winding: Part 5

(Web Handling)

April 16, 2023, ... in your winding arms and coreshaft rolling resistance on the kitchen rail. Remove debris from or replace damaged kitchen rails. Lubricate the pivot points. Replace worn or damaged parts. Surface winders ...

Winding Part 5: Solutions for Common Wound Roll Defects

(Converting Expert)

April 03, 2023, ... rolling resistance on the kitchen rail. Remove debris from or replace damaged kitchen rails. Lubricate the pivot points. Replace worn or damaged parts. Surface winders benefit from sloping the kitchen ...

Two Sun Chemical Employees Honored with NAPIM Awards

(News | New Products)

March 31, 2023, ... as high production volume resins for flexible packaging that enables quality graphics and high-performance lamination. Under his management, Sun Chemical is in the process of rolling out the next generation ...

Unwind and Rewind Guides: Design and Installation Considerations

(White Paper)

March 21, 2023, ... along with the roll of the web. The coefficient of friction depends on the type of bearing used and the relative alignment of the sliding/rolling surfaces. It is typical to assume 0.25 as the coefficient ...

Quality Control Equals Margin Control

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 26, 2023, ... areas are identified for removal and job-based quality reports can be generated. Advanced systems also have the ability to interface with rewinding, slitting and sheeting equipment — automatically controlling ...

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, ... 3 to 6 pli during the handoff from the first to second winding position. WOT will increase from 0.30 to 0.42 pli. That represents a 40 percent increase. In closing, controlling the TNTs is key to building ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... closing, controlling the TNTs is key to building a good roll. Tension and nip work together. Every winder has known limitations based on their design and how they are controlled. It is important to determine ...

Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control

(Coating/Laminating)

November 13, 2022, ... the motor’s and therefore the pump’s speed on a finite basis allows for making precise adjustments to the coating laydown rate as well as automatically controlling the thickness via closed loop control. ...

Three Ways the Pulp and Paper Industry Can Benefit from NIR Technology

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 05, 2022, ... facilitates more efficient labor, higher quality and better pricing on inputs, product and shipping By John Bogart, Managing Director, Kett US For the pulp and paper industry, measuring and controlling ...

Eliminating Bounce

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 22, 2022, ... even more money in the long run. To make a long story short, bouncing makes printers lose money. On the other hand, controlling bounce on a flexo press maintains job consistency — particularly when using ...

Giovanni Spitale Named as Chief Executive Officer of Davis-Standard

(News | New Products)

February 28, 2022, ... Spitale and Mr. Murphy, the Davis-Standard Board of Directors includes Dan Guthrie, Chief Operating Officer of Davis-Standard, representatives from controlling shareholder Gamut Capital Management, as ...

Rust to Tech: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

February 27, 2022, ... disposables such as dry and wet wipes are rolling out new products like masks and reusable wipers. Associated raw materials have evolved with the unique product designs. In market niches ranging from pizza ...

Thermal Transfer Core Design and Performance in Today’s Markets

(Web Handling)

January 23, 2022, ... requiring high load performance, a “Shrink Fit Spiral” design should be considered. Benefits include a positive seal between the inner assembly and outer shell controlling fluid flow, extremely predictable ...

Vetaphone Reports Record Year!

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2021, ... trade fairs being cancelled on a rolling basis, Vetaphone took the bold decision to withdraw from exhibiting at all future events, whether large or small.  Instead, the company officially opened its new ...

Measure Static in Wound Rolls

(Static Elimination)

November 14, 2021, ... Answers Controlling static is important for at least three reasons: Safety – Low static prevents sparks that shock operators and ignite fires; Quality – Low static also prevents product damage ...

ARMOR and IIMAK Join Forces

(News | New Products)

October 06, 2021, ... (Americas, Asia and Europe), and nearly twenty slitting sites. ARMOR purchased IIMAK from its controlling shareholder ACON Investments, L.L.C. (“ACON”). This deal has been conducted with support from ...

Non-Contact Laser Gauges Pave the Way for Higher Accuracy Length and Speed Measurements at Converting Plants

(Slit)

September 29, 2021, Precision speed and length measurements are critical for controlling manufacturing production costs and improving process control. Precision speed and length measurements are critical for controlling ...

Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2021, ... the pump’s speed on a finite basis allows for making precise adjustments to the coating laydown rate as well as automatically controlling the thickness via closed loop control. Adjusting the speed of ...