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Show Preview | INFO*FLEX Offers Gold Mine of Solutions

(Trade Shows)

April 10, 2014, ... Sleeve Offset Press (VSOP) that has the ability to add flexo units for heavy solids or coatings and rotogravure stations for metallics. VSPO plates cost 80% less than flexo plates, making it an ideal technology ...

Coating Matters | Under Pressure: The Damage Stress Can Do in Fluid Coating

(Coating Matters)

March 24, 2014, ... the same operation. If the fluid cures and solidifies at a different rate than the substrate, then the fluid will be stressed at a different rate than the substrate. This shrinking of the fluid into solid ...

Z-Flute Boxes for Kitty Litter are Purr-fect

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2014, ... of metallized, reverse-printed PET laminated to heavyweight clay-coated solid unbleached sulfate (CCSUS) then Z-Flute reinforced with additional CCSUS paperboard for bulge and stacking strength. The largest ...

Coating Matters | I'm Done Coating...Now What

(Coating/Laminating)

February 17, 2014, ... with heated rollers can dry the web enough to solidify the product. Radiation—Usually radiative heat is not the method but the assistance for drying the fluid. UV curing Light energy can be utilized ...

Coating Matters | Intermittent Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 16, 2013, ... air at the fluid/solid interface in coating is critical to reducing defects. If the surface tension of the fluid and the surface energy of the substrate are not compatible, the start of the coating bead ...

DuPont Offers New Family of Flexo Plates

(News | New Products)

December 13, 2013, ... highest possible solid ink density from existing standard digital workflow. The first two entries in the new family of plates are Cyrel DSP (solvent) and Cyrel FAST/thermal (DFP), said to be suited to ...

EcoCortec Doubles Its Capacity

(Flexpack News)

November 12, 2013, ... based bio products. It is comprised of solid, proprietary technologies to produce biological waste treatment products that are used in thousands of applications and various industries throughout the world. ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 2

(Coating/Laminating)

November 11, 2013, ... and contributes to the removal of streak defects in the coated product. Streaks are caused when gels (solid particles) get stuck in the feed gap of the die and cannot escape. The rod intersects the roll ...

TLMI Names Environmental Winners

(Green Converting)

November 01, 2013, ... that have consistently demonstrated a commitment to progressive environmental practices across a range of areas including solid waste reduction, recycling, waste or energy recovery, the implementation ...

Release Liner | What’s Next?

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2013, ... viewpoint on sustainability and recyclability in beverage labeling. With more than 250 brands and 165 breweries in 70 countries, Heineken is the world’s third-largest beer brewer in an increasingly consolidated ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... Most importantly, the use of 100% solid adhesive eliminates the need for drying units, leading to increased production rates. HOT MELT PROCESS Depending on the sophistication of the chemical development ...

Show Preview | CPP EXPO and PRINT 13 Share a Stage

(Print)

August 07, 2013, ... is designed to attract those with an interest in wide format inkjet printing by offering a consolidated area to compare equipment. After touring the Inkjet Candy Store, attendees can move on to the manufacturers' ...

Show Preview | What’s Behind the Curtain at Labelexpo Europe 2013

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2013, ... with impactful solids, smoother highlights, and expanded color gamut. Full HD Flexo for Labels delivers enhanced print stability as well as a reduction of gear marks when using gear-driven presses. At ...

ROI for Fluid Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

July 28, 2013, ... means to work with the fluid within the current parameters of the process. Increasing % solids now becomes an option. Outside of the process cost considerations, there are some operational considerations ...

MACtac Expands Line of Sustainable Products

(Label/Tape News)

July 14, 2013, ... offerings are produced on MACtac's 100% solids pressure-sensitive coater, which company says does not emit VOCs. Available with a quick-tack permanent adhesive, converters have a variety of environmentally ...

Flexible Packaging | Precision Color Graphics Breaks Course

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2013, ... to accommodate more print jobs. “The Kodak NX allows PCG to offer clients smoother, higher-density solids in a single pass and reduce the number of colors per job for improved productivity,” says Goeden. ...

Folding Cartons | UAE Converter Adds Value with Gallus

(Carton Box News)

June 04, 2013, ... a press of this length support medium to long-runs with embellishment, and our plan is to schedule two or three days continuous running on one job, if possible.” Future plans revolve around consolidation ...

CPP Conference Program Registration Is Open

(News | New Products)

May 27, 2013, ... to stand out, and this will be three solid days of insights and solutions that will highlight what’s new and what’s next in converting—from prepress to finishing!” Session topics include the following: ...

Ultra Flex Gets Quality Edge with DuPont Cyrel Plates

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2013, ... possible—maximizing shelf impact, while improving productivity and sustainability,” said Todd M. Addison, VP of Ultra Flex. “Plates that deliver high solid ink density, smooth ink laydown, and low dot ...

Offset Printing | UBS Sees Cold Foil Applications Grow

(Carton Box)

April 01, 2013, ... the ability to foil full solids, small reverse-outs, and a range of half tones not possible with conventional hot foil stamping. The cold-foil process uses separate glue, which is still tacky when the ...