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The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(News | New Products)

November 28, 2021, ... government contracts, also cut mica into washers – and cut metallized cellulose acetate roll film from which sequins had been punched. Mr. Ruschmann invented a machine to reduce the sequin scrap into ca. ...

Q&A: NEW ERA

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 24, 2021, ... of substrate requires the splice be jumped at the coater.  This off-coat condition results in scrap material at every unwind splice in volumes that are typically far greater than just the splice itself.  ...

Enterprise Print Group Saves Labor and Reduces Waste by up to 75 Percent

(News | New Products)

October 24, 2021, ... materials; so, reducing waste and scrap becomes part of the formula for their success. This equipment enables us to minimize waste and the time frame to go from a raw roll of material to a happy customer,” ...

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

(Slit)

September 29, 2021, ... Slippage from contact encoders and "out-of-calibration" pull rolls created variances in the cut which ultimately resulted in material scrap.  By using a non-contact laser encoder to accurately measure the ...

Flex Films to Launch Metallic Polyester Ultra-High Barrier Film ‘F-UHB-M’ for Aluminum Foil Replacement

(Coating/Laminating)

September 26, 2021, ... a very high optical density is compatible with a wide range of inks and adhesives, has better machinability and handling during processing, generates lesser scrap during production, comes with good flex ...

Defining Reliability in Pouch Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 12, 2021, ... which includes keeping scrap rates to a specified threshold while while reliably producing consistently high-quality pouches The machine is an asset, a tool, that needs to deliver a specific amount of ...

Maxcess Releases Enhanced User Interface for Revolutionary Fife Guiding Sensor

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2021, ... the job of many to increase output while reducing scrap, saving you time and money.  “We gathered valuable customer feedback from around the globe to redesign our user interface from the ground up for ...

Enterprise Print Group Invests in SEI Laser Labelmaster

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2021, ... and will expand Enterprise Print Group’s capabilities, efficiency and profit potential. “Many of our customers use fairly low volumes of very high-value materials; so, reducing waste and scrap becomes ...

Elevate Packaging Announces the First BPI Certified Compostable Adhesive Label

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2021, ... owners and end-users to identify compostable packaging and reduce compost contamination. “Compostable packaging is critical for businesses and communities looking to divert food scraps, and BPI certification ...

HOW TO: Prevent Defects From Reaching Your Customers

(HOW TO Guide)

November 15, 2020, Although everyone strives for zero scrap on the jobs they run, there are a myriad of reasons that coating, extrusion, printing, processes etc. can’t of produce 100% saleable product. Although everyone ...

Machine Engineering to Address the Needs of Emerging Flexible Films

(News | New Products)

October 27, 2020, ... to evolve and adapt, converters can begin to optimize their operations through streamlined set up and reduced scrap, which is all being made possible through recent equipment innovations. Growing Demand ...

Addressing Adhesive Build-up on Blades

(Slit)

May 06, 2020, ... scrap due to the rolls being glued together. Luckily, there is an alternative to this. Through many years of experience and working side-by-side with our customers in order to offer them a solution to ...

AICC Members Learn Corrugator Best Practices

(News | New Products)

November 10, 2019, ... singlefacer issues, like Roll Unit Lubrication Schedule, correcting scraper settings, and maintaining proper chamber pressure. He also gave tips to correct issues with the pressure chamber seals. Next, ...

Modular Extrusion Control System for Blown Film Maximizes Productivity of New and Existing Production Lines

(Coating/Laminating)

October 31, 2019, ... productivity and reducing scrap. ---IBC and Layflat Controls. Syibc™ IBC control automatically manages blower balance while coordinating all blower functions; the Vortyx™ integral cooling device increases ...

Roundtable Q&A: Rolls & Roll Handling

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2019, ... are on-site daily with customers, discovering areas to reduce waste/scrap and increase productivity. New product development is ignited off real world challenges identified “in the field.”  This has produced ...

North America: Technology Developments and Market Opportunities Drive Industry Growth

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2019, ... stream. The company also has a solution for plastic bags: blend the scrap with Elvaloy, a reactive elastomeric terpolymer, for mixing with asphalt paving modifiers. In February, the resin producer proved ...

Diversified Plastics Inc. Introduces New Equipment and Facility Addition

(News | New Products)

December 19, 2018, ... allow the trimming process to be completed more consistently, safely, and efficiently with less scrap. The robot will be used to trim high production products, such as the plastic spa steps. Diversified ...

Winding & Unwinding | An Inspection Schedule Will Go a Long Way

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

September 23, 2018, ... a lot of times you’ll hear a bearing fail before you see it. A clear scraping sound will indicate a worn out or completely failed bearing. To keep a bearing in good working order be sure to top off the ...

Q&A Roundtable | How The Pouch/Bag Making Market Is Evolving

(Bag Pouch)

May 10, 2018, ... allow virtually anyone with a HP digital press to enter into the stand-up pouch market. This innovation will allow for less process scrap and the fastest turnaround times from print to finished product. ...

Pouch Making | Ensuring Quality Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

May 07, 2018, ... pouch in a single stroke regardless of the complexity of the shape. It also can be equipped with a matrix scrap winder and can operate at 200 cycles per minute.”  This Box Pouch® sample was produced ...