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FTA Gets Flexo Engines Started at Forum/Info*Flex

(Flexography)

May 31, 2011, ... that should be considered. The biggest advantage compared to 0.067 in. plates is platemaking speed. While the thicker plate takes about 162 min to finish, the thinner plate is ready in 58 min. In ...

Laser Levels Playing Field

(Die-Cutting)

May 31, 2011, The widespread use of digital printing has revolutionized the folding carton industry in terms of both processing speed and flexibility The widespread use of digital printing has revolutionized the folding ...

Technical Report: Up & Running

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... for a new cycle between sets (unloading finished rolls and re-loading cores) Setting up the slitter (knife changes) for a new job To speed up loading jumbos rolls, a growing number of converters are ...

Capacity Needed

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... packaging materials. The unit features a CCD edge-guide camera for reducing waste and has a running speed of 1,500 fpm (450 mpm) with an option for slit widths as narrow as 1.37 in. (35 mm). Flex-Pack ...

BOPP Producer Needs Nine

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, ... speed of 3,280 fpm (1,000 mpm) and 48-in. (1,200 mm) unwind/rewind diameters. The Titan SR8 cantilever slitter/rewinders have the capability of handling a variety of flexible materials up to 88 in. ...

FTA Gets Flexo Engines Started at Forum/Info*Flex

(Flexography)

May 03, 2011, ... user benefits that should be considered. The biggest advantage compared to 0.067 in. plates is platemaking speed. While the thicker plate takes about 162 min to finish, the thinner plate is ready in ...

Do You Want Nips with That? Part 2

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

April 30, 2011, ... be opened once steady line speed is reached. Q Why are nip rollers a popular choice to create drive roller friction? A Mainly, nips are simple to understand — pinch it, pull it. We can relate to nipped ...

Coating Matters: Open Up the Coating Process Window

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2011, ... proximity, the slot die lip (offset/geometry/gap), along with the line speed, raw material variation, and equipment precision. Because you typically are stuck with the raw materials developed for the product ...

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 ...

Gauge Meets MID Certification

(Controls)

April 30, 2011, The LS9000 Series of gauges is said to produce highly accurate non-contact length and speed measurements. Coupled with a DataPro controller, the system The LS9000 Series of gauges is said to produce highly ...

Atlas Sells Titan Compact Slitter to Mexico-Based Plemsa

(Slit News)

April 19, 2011, ... has reduced power but all electric, oil-free operation without hydraulics, a CCD edge-guide camera for reducing waste, a running speed of 1,500 fpm and an option for slit widths as narrow as 1.37 in. With ...

Web Lines: Would You Like Nips with That?

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

March 31, 2011, ... you to understand how to do it. Why do we have driven rollers in our process? Driven rollers control process speed and local tension or draw ratio. At least one of your driven rollers is the lead ...

Static Beat: Off-Line Charging Measurements

(Static Elimination)

March 31, 2011, ... work hard to gain a performance edge or a cost advantage. The pace of change is fast, and the market rewards speed and creativity. When developing a new product or when benchmarking alternative materials ...

Coating Matters: Steam-The Cure for Curl

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2011, ... profile control of moisture in the cross direction; and operate efficiently with typical machine speeds of 600-1,200 fpm. When choosing a steam applicator, several guidelines should be kept in mind: ...

Web Lines: Limitations of Vacuum Pull Rollers

(Web Handling)

February 28, 2011, ... outward slightly at high rotation speeds. This turns your VPR into a high traction crowned roller, which is an excellent web wrinkler. VPRs won't work in a vacuum | This one shouldn't be a surprise. VPRs ...

Second Moisture Tech for Acucote

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2011, ... first Moisture Tech system exceeded our expectations in terms of the moisture addition capacity at higher line speeds. It has proven to be trouble-free and reliable and improved our capability in curl ...

Counting Clicks

(Magazine)

February 28, 2011, ... and an air delivery system that productively runs Tyvek at speeds to 300 fpm. Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. | www.maxsonautomatic.com Diamond-Coated Blades Provide Long Life Diamond-coated ...

Bowed Roll Is Adjustable

(Web Handling)

February 28, 2011, ... apex that helps converters achieve optimal web engagement and control over the web. Adjustable bearing housing allows operators to rotate the roll apex while operating at full line speeds to assist in ...

Nonwoven Laminations: Absorb Profit

(Controls)

January 31, 2011, ... lineal ft. This station cuts a variety of products ranging from 1¼ in. to 48 in. on slightly larger rolls. Line speeds vary on different roll sizes. For example, 12-in.-wide rolls are processed at 100-500 ...

Show Preview - Forecast for Orlando: ICE

(Trends/Management)

January 31, 2011, ... Gauge that Can Measure the Length & Speed of Moving Product with High Accuracy: Les Jensen, Beta LaserMike Emissions Issues with Respect to Solvent Recycling & Press Parts Washing: Rick Allen, Progressive ...