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Printing, Converting, and Material Innovations at PACK EXPO International 2012

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... # 800) will feature the new Stanford AccraSeam shrink sleeve seamer, capable of speeds up to 600 meters per minute. The AccraSeam increases profitability by reducing waste and downtime with features such ...

Maxson Delivery System Keeps Sheets Unmarked

(News | New Products)

July 04, 2012, A non-marking overlap delivery system from Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. avoids marks on sensitive sheeted materials   WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. offers a high-speed delivery ...

Flexonomics | Anilox Roll/Ink Selection

(Print)

July 01, 2012, ... fill-in, ability to print finer type, and improved solid coverage. Improved process efficiency—faster drying with less dryer energy required, faster run speeds, improved traps. Standardized rolls stay ...

WHQuiz Answer #5 - Draw Control Pros/Cons

(Web Handling)

February 22, 2012, WebHandlersQuiz 5: Tension (Draw) Control – Name one advantage and one disadvantage of draw control (a.k.a. as speed ratio control)? Answer... WebHandlersQuiz 5: Tension (Draw) Control – Name one advantage ...

Weber Label Applicator Is Flexible

(Label/Tape)

January 11, 2012, The economical Alpha Compact label applicator uses wipe-on method to apply pressure-sensitive labels to side, top, or bottom of package  ARLINGTON HTS., IL | Weber Packaging Solutions (formerly Weber ...

Coating Matters | Down-Web Uniformity

(Coating/Laminating)

January 09, 2012, ... variation across the web. Most coating enthusiasts are familiar with the factors for cross-web coat weight control: Coating system geometry Web speed Roll speed Web tension Rheology of the ...

Maxson’s Sheeter Has Feature for Press-Ready Skids

(News | New Products)

January 03, 2012, ... is mounted prior to the cutter infeed. The detector senses a change in web thickness and signals the reject gate to divert the spliced sheet at speeds to 300 cuts/min. Controls for the splice detector ...

Enercon’s Plasma Treatment Receives Innovation Award

(Green Converting)

December 06, 2011, ... breakage is eliminated while alleviating previous line speed and web width limitations, the company says, adding that automatic air gap adjustment and the ability to treat while virtually eliminating ozone ...

Slot Die Coating | The Pressure Is On

(Adhesive Coating)

December 01, 2011, ... used to produce the next generation of coated products. It is time for the equipment suppliers to step up as new tools and techniques are required. With increased speeds, thinner coatings, and increased ...

Static Beat: Beat Winter Static

(Static-Beat)

November 22, 2011, ... using a simple spin-down test as described by Tim Walker in his June 2008 “Web Lines” column. The spin-down test itself is simple: Drive the roller to a given speed. Measure the roller speed with ...

Inspection: Lighting the Way

(Controls)

August 21, 2011, ... entire substrate width and each and every print repeat—every time. It also must work in-line and on-the-fly at high speeds, sometimes up to 900 mpm. Essential features include a high-resolution camera ...

Plotting Shear Wrinkles

(Web Lines)

August 21, 2011, ... and speed (just about any load-cell controlled zone is a good candidate). 2) A section of the web path with three rollers where the second of the three rollers has a wrap angle of 90 deg, preferably with ...

Roll Finishing-Cut & Sand

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

April 30, 2011, ... integrator Mapleroc Industries and its automation partners, ABB Robotics and ATI Industrial Automation, to implement a new cutting and finishing system to speed up the process. “Our original rewinders ...

Surface Treating: Promoting Adhesion

(Surface Prep)

February 28, 2011, ... to operating speed and treatment width. Moreover, new features and benefits, such as halving of gas consumption, tripling of electrode power output, automatic gap adjustment, and the elimination of ozone ...

Web Cleaning: To Contact or Not?

(Web Cleaning)

January 31, 2011, ... bars are powerful ionizers that can cope with the fast web speeds found on modern printing and converting machinery. Mounted close to the web, the AC ionization neutralizes charges of either polarity. ...

Static Beat: Prevent Winter Static

(Static Elimination)

September 30, 2010, ... to a given speed; measure the roller speed; note the speed and start the stop watch; and measure the time until the roller stops. Keep a log of the spin-down times for each of your low-wrap rollers. Shorter ...

Get Instant High Quality Gravure Proofs

(Print)

July 31, 2010, ... Doctor blade and roller adjustments are made pneumatically, and repeatable settings can be made for future tests. Print speeds are 1-100 mpm. RK Print Coat Instruments | +44 0 1763 852187 | www.rkprint.com ...

Measure Color Precisely

(Controls)

June 30, 2010, The SpectroDens Premium color instrument package offers speeds of 1 sec/measurement; high accuracy; precise feedback for accurate color adjustments and The SpectroDens Premium color instrument package ...

Handle a Variety Of Webs

(Web Handling)

June 30, 2010, ... deg, reverse web direction, and flip webs over. Simple design and rugged construction can accommodate a wide variety of webs and line speeds and be sized to suit any application. Available in both horizontal ...

Drive Can Reduce Pitch

(New Products)

April 30, 2010, ... adjustment and automatic reversal without requiring clutches, cams, or gears. A 10:1 pitch adjustment range is possible by turning a readily accessible dial. Dialing down reduces pitch, enabling a variable-speed ...