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Landaal Packaging Adds New Gluer/Detection & Trim Systems

(Carton Box)

January 06, 2015, ... without requiring system shutdown and searching through stacks of boxes to find the defects.” The ERO’s data analyzer, encoder frequency divisor and LED stroboscopic illuminator are all housed in a compact ...

Amcor Launches Alternative High-Performance Films

(Flexpack)

December 09, 2014, ...  Amcor Procurement and Technical teams are working closely with the film converters to secure sufficient volumes of INEOS Barex resin prior to their shutdown. A commitment to build three years' worth ...

Videojet Printers Said to Aid Uptime

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2014, ... like the patented CleanFlow printhead and Dynamic Calibration ink flow system. Designed to resist ink build-up that can lead to a shutdown, both printers possess an auto-cleaning function, meaning there ...

Jemmco Offers Free Corona Treater Maintenance Manual

(News | New Products)

November 21, 2014, ... and is backed by over 40 years of experience. According to the company, with machine shutdowns for the holidays rapidly approaching, now is a good time to start thinking about maintenance. The fake ID ...

Dymax Sensor System Monitors Pressurized Reservoirs

(Controls)

October 26, 2014, ... for a total line shutdown, reportedly saving time and money by stopping the dispense system when material reservoirs are empty. Company says the easy-to-use sensor configuration is adjustable, allowing ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... is interrupted during weekend shutdowns.     Wikoff Color Corp. To Show Inks and Coatings Wikoff Color Corp. (Booth 1011) will display its newest UV flexo system, inkjet inks and coatings, and ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 4

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, ... on a routine basis with all products, or just during shutdown, which, when combined with start-up, is when most of the polymer degradation occurs. So, one strategy would be to shut down with an anti-oxidant ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 3

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, Part 3 of this mini series will discuss proper shutdown procedures to minimize or eliminate gauge bands in extrusion coated and cast film products. Now that we have successfully started up the extruder, ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, Strategies to eliminate gauge bands in extrusion coating and cast film by using proper operating procedures. Last time I discussed ways to eliminate gauge bands in the extrusion coating process by ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, ... the prior shutdown. You need to get a video editing monitor that is easy to read while also being clear and that is very easy to navigate.  Following the procedure outlined here can reduce start-up ...

Rockwell Automation Offers Safety Relay

(Controls)

May 04, 2014, ... performing partial or conditioned shutdowns, as needed. Five status and 16 user-configurable LEDs on the safety relay’s faceplate provide local diagnostics to further aid in status reporting and troubleshooting. ...

Zero-Max Torque Limiters Called Dependable

(Controls)

April 29, 2014, ... limiters.  The H-TLC is fully adjustable to handle a range of torque settings. Company says the unit also can be set up quickly and easily to trigger alarms or automatic system shutdown by inserting ...

Another Review of Die Streaks

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 25, 2012, ... I asked one more time, with me cleaning half and him cleaning the other half of the die so we could compare.  I gave ample warning of what the results would be and that another shutdown would be required ...

Vacumet Paper Improves Roll Quality with Goldenrod Chucks

(News | New Products)

August 02, 2012, ... between the chuck and the core, leading to the need for shutdown and maintenance. “In our experience, the traditional chucks need to be sent out for maintenance every 4-5 months, which requires labor and ...

Extrusion Coating the Subject of Upcoming Course

(Coating/Laminating)

May 15, 2012, ...  Raw Materials: Polyethylene; Polypropylene; Adhesive, barrier, and high-temperature resins Substrates: Paper; paperboard; foil; film; nonwovens Processing: Startup and shutdown; solidification and ...

Coating Gauge Offered by Guangzhou Amittari Instruments Co.

(Coating/Laminating)

December 23, 2011, ...  The F probe measures the thickness of nonmagnetic materials, and the N probe measure the thickness of nonmagnetic coatings. Gauge offers automatic substrate recognition, manual or automatic shutdown; ...

Switches for Safety

(Controls)

November 30, 2010, ... locking solenoid holds the guard closed until a stored energy hazard has dissipated, and it can prevent damage to a part in process due to an inadvertent machine shutdown. Elobau Sensor Technology ...

Packaging Paper: Better Days Ahead?

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, ... and expansions, declining demand in some segments, and the influx of new, more efficient mills into the packaging paper supply base — more than a handful of mills are likely to be shutdown or redirected ...

Static Beat: How To Take a Static Survey

(Static Elimination)

July 31, 2010, ... with a normal and acceptably low level of static. A static survey normally is scheduled to qualify a process for operation after a shutdown for maintenance or for an equipment upgrade. A static survey ...

Static Beat: Choosing Passive or Active Ionizers

(Static Elimination)

June 30, 2010, ... after a shutdown for maintenance or for an equipment upgrade. Measure the levels of static from the unwinding roll through the entire process ending with the winding roll. Carefully document the locations ...