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Getting Better with Time

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... to solvent inks. “The evolution in print quality capability allows a converter to enjoy the historic benefits of clean air compliance that water inks offer,” D'Angelo says. “Water inks provide a cost-effective ...

Proud & Proficient

(Flexpack)

April 29, 2004, ... Lamination is accomplished by two solventless Nordmeccanicas and one solvent laminator from Polytype. There appears to be a distinct effort to keep all the foil lamination equipment up to date. While touring ...

Kodak Polychrome Graphics to Demo Flexo Plates at Drupa

(Flexpack)

April 25, 2004, ... compatible with CTP (computer-to-plate) devices with a sensitivity range of 830 nm to 1064 nm and can run on press with solvent-, water-based, or UV inks. "Flexcel plates are designed with a wide exposure ...

Film Wettability Not So Simple

(Magazine)

March 31, 2004, ... he can juggle to get good ink wetting. The first and foremost is to see that the ink has a low surface tension. This is achieved by the choice of solvents, resins, and selected surfactants. These ink components ...

Products

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... well as slot die application of 100% solids coatings, aqueous- and solvent-based solutions, and hot melt adhesives. The dual-die technique reportedly has been applied successfully to the production of ...

High & Low

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... cell provides more security.” Even though the Slim Cell's severe-duty capability was not an immediate advantage to Winpak, that capability provided additional flexibility. “We do have plenty of solvents ...

Drupa New Product Digest

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... output speed of 300 mpm. High-output, two-zone drying system is said to ensure dependable drying of both solvent- and water-based inks. Features a corona treater and camera-assisted print inspection system ...

Learn More about Shrink Sleeve Labeling for Profits at Comco's April 7th Educator Semina

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2004, ... pm : Latest Technology for Shrink Label Converting—Raul Matos, Karlville 12:50 - 1:10 pm : Sleeve Label Application Machine—Dave Niemuth, Krones 1:10 - 1:30 pm : Solvents—Bruce Mechleder, Flexcraft ...

Products

(Magazine)

February 29, 2004, ... Hoelscher Corp., Lincoln, RI; 401/333-2770; whcorp.com The Varicoater LF solvent-free laminator for flexible packaging materials features speeds from 820-1,500 fpm. Model is said to offer fast set-up ...

Less Coating, More Control

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, Coatings are getting thinner, and while there are a number of reasons for this more value added, reduced use of energy, water, and solvent, etc. the result Coatings are getting thinner, and while there ...

Selling Quality

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2004, ... cylinder directly drives each sleeve with its own AC vector motor. There are two laminators on the floor: a 45-in. Faustel and a new 57-in. solventless Schiavi. Complementing the presses and laminators ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... Says RadTech president David Diehl, “While thermally cured solvent- and water-borne systems have been used by the food packaging industry for many years, there are virtually no basic components that have ...

What Is Cationic UV Technology?

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... in the '70s to deal with volatile organic compound solvent emissions. With the downturn in the global economy, its superior productivity advantages have propelled its application in a variety of printing ...

Materials

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... 574/259-3787; 800/348-7191; decochem.com Super opaque white UV flexo inks, designated 7969, are said to be pinhole-free, have low viscosity, and adhere to many films. Solvent-resistant inks cure to 600 ...

Migration of Fluorescent Whitening Agents from Food Packaging Made from Recycled Paper

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... are either not present in the proposed packaging or will not migrate above the defined threshold levels. FDA guidelines recommend the use of food-simulating solvents (FSS) to generate the data on migration. ...

Coating and Laminating: At the Heart of the Packaging Industry

(Magazine)

January 31, 2004, ... the adhesion values of the solvent-based adhesives historically preferred for high-performance applications. Release liners, both paper and film, and their silicone release coatings must perform to even ...

Darwin Would Approve

(Unprinted Rolls)

January 30, 2004, ... market. We can coat aqueous and solvent formulations in either direct, reverse, or offset gravure modes and our flotation ovens, with independent top and bottom side heating, assure controlled drying and ...

Converters' Wish Lists: Part I

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... that supplier's various offerings. By comparing the composition of adhesive solvent systems, bond values in typical constructions, and similar information, converters can make educated guesses when beginning ...

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

(Materials)

January 30, 2004, ... and solvent resistance and high gloss. Ink adhesion can be formulated to match the most demanding of substrates, and UV inks can provide excellent print quality with little or no dot gain. The application ...

Materials

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... MA; 888/571-8558; bostikfindley-us.com The 400 Series film adhesives are solvent-cast from specialty nylon polyamide resins said to provide superior adhesion to a wide variety of substrates. Suited for ...