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Nordmeccanica SpA a Laminating Powerhouse

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 20, 2013, ... the market that they act almost as the Wal-Mart of the converting industry, ordering thousands of idler rolls, motors, blowers, etc. and once.  This allows them to produce an excellent quality product ...

Montalvo Offers Multi-Zone Tension Indicator

(News | New Products)

May 18, 2013, ... end rolls by giving the operator reliable, accurate, and repeatable tension indication anywhere in a customer’s web process.” Other features of the i4-HD indicator include: • heavy-duty enclosure to ...

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 3

(Web Handling)

May 08, 2013, ... this four-part series, web handling expert Tim Walker discusses internal stresses and strain. Most wound rolls are held together with the friction. The tensioned (elongated) layers create pressure pushing ...

Skipnes Enhances Print, Finishing with Martin Splicers

(Label/Tape News)

May 07, 2013, ... 4000 meter rolls of blank labels that are die-cut and fed into a Vectra turret rewinder, with the matrix removed and rewound. Poor infeed tension, owing to the lack of a dancer roll, had been causing a ...

KAPCO Adds Gloss Paper for Displays and More

(Materials)

May 04, 2013, Eight-mil, high quality paper is said to print with photo quality   KENT, OH | KAPCO Graphic Products, a manufacturer, coater, and converter of pressure-sensitive flexible materials, has added new ...

Basics: What Are the Key Process Variables of Winding?

(Web Handling)

May 02, 2013, ...  So, what are the critical variables in the tightness of these rubber band rolls? Tensile stress required to stretch the hoop onto the core. Number of layers added to the core. *In this experiment ...

Martin Splicer Improves Efficiency of ABG Line

(Label/Tape News)

May 01, 2013, ... us to run 3000 meter rolls continuously, which equates to about 15,000 to 18,000 meters a day. This has more than doubled our output. Less downtime, less waste, greater accuracy, and a consistent quality ...

CEMSA & OMET Choose Martin Automatic on New Cup Press

(Carton Box News)

April 29, 2013, ... top speed of the MBX is 243 mpm). The maximum web width of this particular MBX model is 670 mm (minimum 335 mm), and it can handle 1828 mm diameter rolls that weigh up to 1135 kg. The system uses an inertia-compensated ...

Pregis Introduces Form-It Foam Strips

(Carton Box News)

April 29, 2013, ... impact absorption characteristics. Additionally, rolls take up less inventory space than custom fabrications. Ideal applications include appliances, furniture and fixtures, case goods, electronics, household ...

FTA Honors Excellence in Flexography

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2013, ... reduce their environmental footprint. Global Packaging, Oaks, PA, won honorable mention in this category. The company specializes in printed rollstock and converted bags for the consumer product, food, ...

PFFC & CPP EXPO Collaborate on Conference Sessions

(Yo's Yarns)

April 28, 2013, ... PFFC blogger and author of "Static Beat" will provide expertise on his Matteucci Award winning presentation: "Should We Patent That?" while also addressing static electricity in winding rolls and in stacks ...

CPP EXPO Taps PFFC To Collaborate on Conference Program

(Coating/Laminating News)

April 21, 2013, ... presentation: "Should We Patent That?" while also addressing static electricity in winding rolls and in stacks of sheets: Controlling Static in Winding Rolls & in Stacks of Sheets - September 9: 2 P.M. ...

Second MPS Flexo Press for Ovelar

(Shrink Sleeves)

April 21, 2013, ... Ovelar is a market leader. About Ovelar S.A. Founded in 1970, Ovelar manufactures adhesive rolls, self-adhesive labels, and printed films with a wide variety of solutions, designs, finishes, and quality ...

Harper Corp. of America Honored by GAA

(News | New Products)

April 20, 2013, ... needs. During the announcement, the GAA said, "Recognizing the cost challenges in gravure, Harper put its 40+ years in anilox manufacturing and 20+ years in making laser engraved ceramic rolls to innovate ...

Entwistle Acquires RollRazor Roll Resizing Technology

(News | New Products)

April 18, 2013, Machine, which cuts original mill-wound rolls, is alternative to slitter/rewinders. HUDSON, MA | The Entwistle Co. has acquired the RollRazor roll converting process and now is the exclusive manufacturer ...

Ampac Introduces Biodegradable Laminate

(Bag Pouch News)

April 03, 2013, ... company says. Reportedly, little to no curing time is needed, which provides an optimized supply chain time reduction of more than one week. Laminate is available as printed rollstock and as premade ...

Harper Corp. Adds HEX Division

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2013, New division is expected to help company introduce new products and become a one-stop shop   CHARLOTTE, NC | Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corp. of America has unveiled its latest division: ...

Atlas Converting Equipment Takes Slitter Honors

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2013, ... reportedly has led to significant improvements in the quality of slit rolls and significant reductions in set-up procedures.  To maintain focus on its sustainability objectives, the company says the ...

NimCor Relocates to Webex Headquarters

(News | New Products)

March 20, 2013, Webex brings subsidiary to its facility as part of a plan to support and grow the brand   NEENAH, WI | NimCor, an OEM of air shafts, chucks, and bowed rolls, has moved to new facilities at Webex ...

Maxson Upgrades Design of Rotary Cutters

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2013, ... roll being converted. Rolls damaged during handling can affect sheet length accuracy and operating speed. For example, an egg-shaped roll cause a “taut-slack” web condition as it is unwound. This produces ...