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Apple Converting Adds Real-Time Inspection System

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2014, ... comply with FDA standards and regulations. In addition to verifying quality, the system helps minimize scrap and reduce costly waste. This investment reinforces our commitment to quality and continuous ...

Polysack Films Suited for Food Wrapping Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 22, 2014, ... and curved containers. Company says this is the lightest-weight commercial high-shrink label and enables a labeling speed of more than 50,000 bph, producing nearly 0% scrap. • Polyphane POP is a PE paper-feel ...

Polysack to Offer Demo at Heat-Shrink Sleeve Label Event

(Label/Tape)

June 02, 2014, Company, a sponsor of the interactive AWA conference, will demonstrate materials for the evolving roll-fed shrink label market   NEGEV, ISRAEL | Polysack Flexible Packaging will present a live demonstration ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, ... to minimize scrap, but this is a fatal error.  Running too slowly increases residence time to an unacceptably high level such that polymer degradation is inevitable.  Not only do gauge bands result, but ...

Avery Dennison Matrix Waste Directory Now Includes Canada

(Label/Tape)

February 09, 2014, ... a directory that indicates locations of non-landfill operations or energy-from-waste facilities. Most of these operations process discarded pressure-sensitive scrap materials generated by label presses ...

Label Trends | The Future of Linerless Labels

(Label/Tape)

November 20, 2013, ... because someone can trip. With linered labels you end up with waste scraps in a lot of different places and it’s hard to collect the liner for recyling in that environment,” she says. “Our research shows ...

Advanced Gauging Technologies Offers Thickness Gauging System

(Controls News)

November 12, 2013, The online, noncontact AGT800 system is said to provide fast, accurate measurements as well as improved productivity and scrap reduction   PLAIN CITY, OH | Advanced Gauging Technologies reports a ...

PECO Introduces New Bag Machine

(Bag Pouch News)

October 02, 2013, ... sealing system result in a wider array of films that can be processed, at higher line speeds and lower scrap rates. The QBX2 employs state of the art multi axis servo drive technology to precisely control ...

Macro Engineering & Technology Will Launch Die

(Extrusion Coating)

September 15, 2013, ... range of film structures. The die also features shortened purging times, allowing processors to perform faster product changeovers with reduced scrap generation. “Over the past year we have revamped ...

ROI for Fluid Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

July 28, 2013, ... would provide an advantage. c. How much scrap is inherent? If the scrap currently is associated with the coating head, then the slot die can provide a financial improvement on the process. d. Is it ...

Cortec Anti-Corrosion Film Now with High Recycled Content

(Bag Pouch News)

July 09, 2013, ... version of VpCI 126 films manufactured using a state of the art reprocessing line. The recycled content includes internal scrap, which makes the whole regranulation process energy efficient. It greatly ...

W&H Gravure Press Comes in Many Variations

(News | New Products)

June 23, 2013, ... change carts.  The line includes outfit variations, along with automation modules designed to enhance the commercial efficiency as well as facilitate handling and reduce emission and scrap. Included ...

Avery Dennison Matrix Recycling Tool Is Online

(Green Converting)

May 20, 2013, Interactive map offers a directory of locations of non-landfill operations or energy-from-waste facilities to help converters divert and process scrap   MENTOR, OH | Avery Dennison has launched a ...

PFE Rolls Offers Geared Pull Rolls

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2013, Driven rolls pull trim and scrap collection into waiting bins   ORANGE, MA | Geared Pull Rolls from PFE Rolls are designed to pull scrap web material or trim into awaiting scrap bins or recycling ...

General Labels Increases Throughput 40%

(Label/Tape)

January 10, 2013, ... Labels increased its production throughput by nearly 40%. Jose Gerardo, president of General Labels, said, “We needed to increase our hourly throughput, and we also wanted to reduce our scrap. There ...

ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces Conformable Film for Labels

(Film)

October 22, 2012, ... stripping help optimize film speed, lower scrap rates and reduce reworking of labeled containers. “This new conformable film delivers consistent performance throughout the entire life cycle of the product,” ...

Appleton Core Recycler Can Be Customized

(Green)

October 21, 2012, ... leftover roll material. The scrap material, such as paper, film, foil, plastic, or nonwovens can then be recycled and the core reused. In-stock configurations, the unit can handle rolls to 32 in. dia, ...

Erema Opens Center for Reclaimed Plastic Trials

(Flexpack)

July 25, 2012, Customers of Erema can run reclaim in a new center in Austria, helping them evaluate performance of the plastic scrap for specific applications   IPSWICH, MA | Erema, specializing in the development, ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... and 20% savings in scrap materials. The company will participate in the Technology Workshop with the L350 Laser Cutting System. Features include proprietary XY registration capabilities, single source ...

Addex System Aids Bubble Control

(Thickness Gauging)

April 27, 2012, ALF system for gauge control from Addex optimizes bubble control and helps cut scrap, while an IR-based sensor aids thickness measurement   STOUGHTON, MA | Addex introduces two gauge-control enhancement ...