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Striving to Improve

(Static-Beat)

July 17, 2014, ... fieldmeter, and that static sparks can ignite flammable solvent vapors. Our brains are amazing. While the principles of these demonstrations may not help solve today’s challenges, being immersed in learning, ...

Converting Headaches? Get Relief at CPP EXPO's PFFC-Sponsored Technical Session

(Trade Shows)

July 13, 2014, ... How do you install a static dissipator properly in order to prevent sparks that ignite flammable solvents, cause machine control errors, shock operators, and damage sensitive coatings such as silicone ...

Graphic Label Solutions Goes All-Digital with EFI Jetrion

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2014, ... previous production equipment—including a narrow web flexographic press, a screen printing press, and a roll-to-roll, solvent inkjet printer—replacing it all with the new, 13.5-in. wide press from EFI. ...

Clifton Packaging Installs AVT PrintVision/Argus

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2014, ... and enhanced drying tunnel efficiencies, which reduce carbon footprint while maximizing productivity and sustainability. The press also can print with water-based rather than solvent inks, considerably ...

Drytac Introduces Polyester Window Film

(Materials)

July 05, 2014, ... The ultra-clear PET film is available in three versions: • 4-mil clear UV for UV-curable inks • 5-mil clear SEL for solvent, eco solvent, latex, and UV-curable inks • 5-mil white SEL for solvent, ...

Flexpack Printing | Edwards Label Moves into Mid-Web

(Print)

June 29, 2014, ... at 1,000 fpm, although the Versa Max is capable of speeds to 1,200 fpm. It also can be configured to run solvent-based and energy-cure (UV, EB, LED) inks. The press is designed with a fully automated registration ...

Heights Group UK Partners with Vianord, Merges with Kelleigh

(News | New Products)

May 27, 2014, ... with Vianord has now completed Heights’ product range with the S-Line Range of solvent processors. Heights can now provide plate production solutions in flexo/letterpress from A4 stacker units through ...

Coating Matters | Stop Defects Before They Start

(Coating/Laminating)

May 26, 2014, ... of layers, number of coatings, placement of coatings, dry coat weight, uniformity required, coat width, coating temperature, product yield, quality) Solution (percent solids, solvent type, viscosity, ...

DFE Announces Tension Indicator/Amplifier

(Controls)

May 18, 2014, ... oxide, propylene oxide, hydrogen mixtures, acetone, alcohol, ammonia, benzine, benzol, butane, gasoline, lacquer, varnish, solvent vapors, natural gas, propane, or similar compounds. Each FireGuard2 ...

Inometa Offers New Plate Mounting Sleeve

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2014, ... and resistance to inks and solvents that cause swelling and can reduce the accuracy and service life of traditional plate-mounting sleeves. The red outer layer features an polyurethane surface said to ...

HP and Comexi Join for Lamination Solution

(Coating/Laminating)

May 07, 2014, ... dedicated end-to-end lamination and coating solution for digitally printed flexible packaging. Available in in- or off-line configurations, the it reportedly will offer advanced solvent-free lamination ...

CSW Offers Ink Transfer Solution

(News | New Products)

May 03, 2014, WhiteFX is said to help solvent-based flexo web printers achieve a smoother, more uniform white ink laydown on transparent film   LUDLOW, MA | CSW offers WhiteFX Ink Transfer Solution, said to help ...

Agglomerates

(Mark's Coating Matters)

April 23, 2014, ... have to determine the loading of the particle that provides the most use for the final product. The particles are dispersed in a solvent and mixed to a stable regime. The key to a stable dispersion is ...

Flint to Debut App at INFO*FLEX

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2014, ... can assist platemakers with tasks ranging from the calculation of plate distortion and solvent balance to monitoring UV-A irradiance and the determination of sleeve diameters. It will be available for ...

Toray Lidding Film Can Take High Temps

(Flexpack)

April 20, 2014, ... oxygen barrier, have a low seal initiation temperature (SIT), and offer an environmentally friendly, solvent-free formulation that assures manufacturers that their customers will experience a pure, fresh ...

Show Preview | INFO*FLEX Offers Gold Mine of Solutions

(Trade Shows)

April 10, 2014, ... can simplify flexo prepress, platemaking, and process control and can assist platemakers with tasks ranging from the calculation of plate distortion and solvent balance to monitoring UV-A irradiance and ...

Inplacsa Offset-Prints Flexible Package for Maheso

(Flexpack)

April 09, 2014, ... and the food security characteristics of the frozen products company. Furthermore, Maheso steps forward in its commitment to the environment using a packaging without the use of solvents, avoiding emissions ...

Faustel Tech Center Adds Yokogawa Sensors

(Controls)

April 08, 2014, ... Pilot Coater and the 600 mm Production-Level Pilot Coating Line. Both lines are capable of aqueous and solvent-based coating using a wide variety of methods including slot die, comma roll, knife-over roll, ...

Herma Label Material Suited for Tough Conditions

(Label/Tape)

April 07, 2014, ... top M (grade 912), a new, white thermal paper enhanced by a protecting coating. The bisphenol A (BPA)-free material's advantages are said to be useful wherever thermal labels made from smudge-proof, solvent- ...

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

(Coating Matters)

March 24, 2014, ... to figure out how and where it is occurring. So let’s imagine we are a solvent-coated particle looking for a good substrate to adhere to. When you float onto the substrate, you are swimming around in ...