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Rotogravure an Evolving Process

(Magazine)

October 30, 2004, ...  A variety of ink solvents can be used, which offers a wider binder selection in ink formulations. High-color print densities can be achieved. The gravure ink is measured accurately and ...

Converting Industry News

(Archive)

October 30, 2004, ... CL solventless laminator with Siemen’s controls accommodating substrates to 54 in. wide (laminating width of 52 in.) and capable of attaining speeds to 1,200 fpm to enable customers to simulate actual ...

Packaging for the World

(Flexpack)

September 29, 2004, ... three Bielloni lines and one Brampton. Extrusion coating is accomplished with a Black Clawson line. Alusa has both solventless and solvent laminators. There are three solventless laminators — Rotomec, ...

Materials

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September 29, 2004, ... alternative to MEK or aggressive solvent-based inks and said to be ideal for printing on heat-sensitive materials. Scented Inks Enhance Brands Flint Ink, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; 734/622-6000; flintink.com ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... 526 dpi in the process direction, at speeds to 250 fpm with UV inks and to 400 fpm with solvent inks. Supplier Information: Jetrion LLC, sub. of Flint Ink — jetrion.com Chugs Back with Shrink Labels ...

A Problem Solver's Solutio

(Flexpack)

August 30, 2004, ... solventless product development; the company utilizes its solventless Comexi laminator, purchased in 1997, for manufacturing its trademarked Flexi-Free solventless structures. According to Baron, the company' ...

Get the Narrow Web Flexo Fundamentals at Fox Valley Technical College

(Archive)

August 16, 2004, ... components press operation anilox rolls flexographic inks, solvents, and substrates printing problems Participants are aksed to bring old clothes to wear on Wednesday and Thursday, as students will ...

Products

(Magazine)

July 30, 2004, ... It delivers 316 dpi across and up to 526 dpi in the process direction, at speeds to 250 fpm with UV inks and to 400 fpm with solvent inks. Mid-Web Press Is a Flexible Unit BHS Printing Machinery Corp., ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... of Rohm and Haas Co. will give a paper on “Advancement in Adhesive Technology for Flexible Packaging: Non-Isocyanate Based Solventless Adhesives.” George A. Papsin of H.B. Fuller Co. will discuss “Advances ...

Rise & Fall of Printed Film COF

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2004, ... the film itself. The printed film COF will drop over time as the slip agents distribute themselves within the film and the ink layer. If the printed film has retained solvent, this will cause a higher ...

Materials

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... applications. PSA Has Low Odor Rad-Cure Corp., Fairfield, NJ; 973/808-1002 Offering comparable performance to high performance solvent-borne adhesives, X5011431 is a low odor, UV light-curable PSA ...

The Latitudes of LEAN

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... Equipped with the manufacturer's IMS SLIM (Stork Logistic Ink Management) software, the system performs fully automated and computerized dispensing of water- or solvent-based inks, says Stork. In addition ...

Removing Packaging Odors

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2004, Packaging odors often are a result of residual solvents retained during the printing, coating, and laminating processes. Packaging odors often are a result of residual solvents retained during the printing, ...

New Materials for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... Suited for Retort Use Sicpa North America, Brooklyn Pk., MN; 763/525-7600; sicpa.com Sicpafilm P solvent-based flexo ink system is said to stand up to retort and autoclave packaging lines at temperatures ...

New Products for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... workflow. Analyze VOCs Quickly GrafikAmerica, York, PA; 717/843-3183; nirainstruments.it The NIRA Neptune solvent content analyzer reportedly offers precision results and absolute repeatability. Generates ...

Ritrama Reels in New Biz with Innovative Adhesive Coatings, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... or sheet film with water-borne or solvent-borne adhesives, we’re a one-stop shop with full-service abilities,” says Hanzal. The company’s major expertise lies in converting prime label substrates for such ...

Safety in Converting: Part I

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... lacquers, pellets of resin in the barrel of an extruder, etc. Certain products supplied in solvent or water require heating in an oven after coating to remove the solvent or water from the product. Finally, ...

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 ...

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 ...