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Giving Adhesive Coating Its Due Respect

(Coating/Laminating)

May 02, 2015, ... formulation technique. Other methods of formulation include water based solvation and 100% solids hot melt adhesive coating. In solvent and water based chemistries, an oven is required to dry off the solvent ...

AVT Teams with Global Vision for Off-Line Inspection

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2015, ... that connect in-line and off-line inspection systems while providing timely, comprehensive reporting. Among AVT’s latest off-line solutions is SolidProof, which provides 100% assurance for wide web, ...

Coating Matters | Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

April 20, 2015, ... caveats, with the range of coating chemically spanning low solids content within a solvent to 100% solids hot melt adhesive coating. With these changing chemistries comes many decisions, from pump type ...

NPE 2015 Wrap-up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 31, 2015, ... etc.  Sheet from this calendar stack can be wound, sheeted, or oriented if desired, or go directly into a thermoformer. Nothing outrageous, just practical solid engineering, as shown in the photo below.  ...

Coating Matters | Pump Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

January 12, 2015, ... shear sensitive materials perform poorly with a gear pump, and some solvents may swell the rotor or stator in a progressive cavity pump, and solid particles in suspension may damage internal parts of a ...

Videojet Inkjet Printer Has Two Printheads

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2015, ... to drain completely, wasting no residual fluids. The needle-and-septum design eliminates the need for operators to pour ink, preventing fluid spillage and waste. The integrated core consolidates the ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... E. Blaige, chairman and CEO of Blaige & Co., will present “Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way: Global Consolidation in Flexible Packaging,” on Thursday. His keynote will focus on the impact of global consolidation ...

Hilex Poly Benefits From ShurTape Sealing System

(Label/Tape)

December 10, 2014, ... of The ShurSEAL Solution, according to Confer. “The old tape applicators were made from a sheet metal frame and were very flexible. The PrimeLoc tape applicators are solid. You can’t push them and make ...

Market Research | Emerging Technologies for Packaging Innovation

(Trends/Management)

November 24, 2014, ... indicated as key drivers behind SKU proliferation. CPGs also show a solid understanding of the impact of SKU proliferation on converters, the technology they use, and seek-out those that can offer a competitive ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

September 22, 2014, ... control of fluid dynamics, and physical position of the coating equipment to the substrate. Wetting: The ability of the fluid to displace air at the fluid/solid interface in coating is critical to reducing ...

Schober Offers Die-Cutting Modules

(Die-Cutting)

September 07, 2014, ... with the following standard and optional features:  • Bearer ring loaded magnetic or solid die rolls • On the fly Micro-metric cutting depth adjustment with indicating scale • On the fly Micro-metric ...

DuPont Announces New Flexo Plate Equipment

(News | New Products)

September 04, 2014, ... process plate said to come up to color quickly minimizing start-up waste and printing smooth and dense solids, without compromising dot gain, highlights, and resolutions. For narrow web printers who ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... prints smooth and dense solids, without compromising dot gain, highlights, and resolutions. The new FAST 1001 TD is a small format thermal platemaking system that has been redesigned and streamlined ...

Slot Die Coating Technology

(Mark's Coating Matters)

July 16, 2014, ... of solids, is allowable in a slot die. This decreases the workload of the drying units, leading to increased production rates. 2. Positive coat weight control. The fluid delivery system delivers a constant ...

Foodservice Packaging Institute Reports Survey Results

(Flexpack)

July 13, 2014, Survey finds companies are optimistic about industry growth and many are planning expansion, but there are challenges ahead as well   FALLS CHURCH, VA | The Foodservice Packaging Institute has released ...

Coating Matters | Everything You Wanted to Know about Coating But Were Afraid to Ask

(Coating/Laminating)

June 17, 2014, ... substrate until the liquid is cured into a solid. This fluid-coated substrate provides some function that increases the value of the product above what the substrate would have been alone. The key area ...

DuPont Adds New Cyrel Plate

(News | New Products)

June 02, 2014, ... the Cyrel FAST DFUV flexographic printing plate designed for superior output when used with UV-curable inks. Reportedly, the plates can improve solid ink density, reduce waste, and save time and cost in ...

Coating Matters | Stop Defects Before They Start

(Coating/Laminating)

May 26, 2014, ... Theory needs to be combined with empirical evidence to develop a solid understanding of the coating process for your specific product. Computer models and simulations can reduce the empirical evidence ...

Energy Sciences Announces EB Flexo Ink

(News | New Products)

May 16, 2014, ... emissions 90%.  Inks provide 80 LPI (70 LCM) for higher resolution and tonal value, smooth ink laydown, reduction in graininess, and higher solid ink density (SID). Quality is said to be similar to ...

Release Liner | Global Suppliers Must Meet Local Needs

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2014, ... in the release liner business. Market data Corey Reardon, president and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates,  went on to provide his annual overview of current market characteristics. "Consolidation," ...