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Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... case, we need to know the dyne level and requirement of each layer before we can recommend the power required and operational production speed. To add another variable into the equation, different rolls ...

HOW TO: Eliminate Press Downtime

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... your highest line count anilox rolls. Our systems are all preset at a fixed level of 68 kHz of power. No need to guess the right level or worry about using too much power. Our generators are now external ...

Understanding Anilox Scoring: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 01, 2024, ... between the blade and anilox, causing damage. Defective Anilox Rolls:
Anilox rolls may have defects such as recast or slag, which can damage the cell walls. Engraving irregularities, especially on lower ...

Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

April 28, 2024, ... or sometimes impossible, to remove later. Be sure to clean printing plates, ink chambers, anilox rolls, sleeves or cylinders immediately after each job. Ingredients needed for a "picture-perfect" flexographic ...

Web Guide 101

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 24, 2024, ... rolls, poorly wound rolls, splices in roll materials, and telescoped or randomized rolls of web material. Unwinds are lateral shifting applications where the roll is moved with respect to sensors) that ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, ... & Referenced (Figure 3). Incremental draw modifies the velocity of a driven roll based on the velocity of the previous roll. Referenced draw controls the velocity of driven rolls based on one referenced ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2024, ... and in Italy, are among companies who specialize in slitting systems, knife holders, and material handling. Double E's drop-in slitting modules make uncomplicated upgrades. Slit widths on narrow rolls ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Converting Expert)

April 08, 2024, ... Incremental draw modifies the velocity of a driven roll based on the velocity of the previous roll. Referenced draw controls the velocity of driven rolls based on one referenced roller. This referenced ...

Does Winding Generate Static?

(Static-Beat)

April 08, 2024, ... roll, I was shocked by a spark that was about 20 inches long. This shock was painful and damaged my electrostatic fieldmeter. Controlling static on winding rolls is both to protect operators from dangerous ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Converting Perspectives)

April 08, 2024, ... Italy, are among companies who specialize in slitting systems, knife holders, and material handling. Double E’s drop-in slitting modules make uncomplicated upgrades. Slit widths on narrow rolls are affected ...

Flexible Packaging Association Accepting Applications for the 2024 FlexForward® Conference Presenters

(News | New Products)

March 19, 2024, ... segments of the packaging industry. Flexible packaging is produced from paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, or any combination of those materials, and includes bags, pouches, labels, liners, wraps, rollstock, ...

FPA: The State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry

(Print)

March 10, 2024, ... at flexible packaging structures sold by survey participants, “Rollstock” remains the dominant format produced by converters with 96 percent saying they produce that format, accounting for 57 percent of ...

Does Winding Generate Static?

(Surface Prep)

February 25, 2024, ... roll, I was shocked by a spark that was about 20 inches long. This shock was painful and damaged my electrostatic fieldmeter. Controlling static on winding rolls is both to protect operators from dangerous ...

The Merits of a Repurposed Slitter Rewinder

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 18, 2024, ... will reduce winder downtime. If the product maker line can supply larger finished rolls that will be sent to the slitter, manufacturers can realize reduced change over time by making multiple finished ...

Seamless Quality Monitoring from Raw Material to Finished Roll

(Web Handling)

February 12, 2024, ... rolls by automatically stopping the slitter or doctor machine at the exact position of the defect. Comprehensive reporting functions round out the suite, enabling complete documentation of the production ...

Dover Flexo Electronics – Celebrating 50 Years of Tension Control Innovation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 12, 2024, ... tension control technology, is celebrating its 50th year manufacturing load cells, amplifiers, display indicators, closed-loop controllers, pneumatic brakes and idler rolls. DFE tension systems deliver ...

QC Electronics: Unrivaled Corona Treatment Solutions

(Web Handling)

February 11, 2024, ... up to 40.0-Kilowatt Parts and Services Ceramic Electrodes Rolls, Coatings and Recovery Waterjet Cutting Lab Testing Consulting Custom Solutions Visit our website at www.qcelectronics.com ...

Reducing Waste in the Production Line

(Surface Prep)

February 11, 2024, ... high speed. It occurs either via friction when the web makes contact with converting machinery, through “separation” – the unwinding of web rolls — or even via electricity from surrounding machinery. A ...

Pro Tapes: Cutting Edge Converting Solutions

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 10, 2024, ... of materials in the market today. How Pro Tapes Provides Value-Added Service Our newest converting equipment allow us to convert wider jumbo rolls, and faster cycle times equal increased output. Combined ...

Leader in Anilox Roll and Sleeve Cleaning

(Surface Prep)

February 07, 2024, ... was having problems with their water based inks ruining their anilox rolls. Sonic Solutions provides ultrasonic cleaning systems for any sized anilox roll or sleeve. From 6 inches to over 10 feet. Today, ...