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Sun Chemical Opens Coatings Lab

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2016, ... other performance-related coating phenomena. SEM microscopy, atomic force microscopy, IR surface mapping, sophisticated surface energy measurement, and many other techniques are used to advance the understanding ...

Static Beat | Install Static Dissipators So They Work Effectively

(Surface Prep)

June 07, 2016, ... charged incoming web in Figure 3 wraps around a metal idler roller. The active static bar is installed 2 in. from the web surface as recommended by the vendor. Will the active static bar effectively ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... films, designed for luxury packaging and high-end graphic lamination. The line comprises Velvet, engineered to lend a rich velvet finish to the printed surface; Scuff Free Matte, called ideal for post ...

ThermoFlexX Plans Launches at drupa 2016

(News | New Products)

April 25, 2016, ... technologies such as flat top dots. Imagers accept 1-bit TIFF files generated by any workflow, RIP, or front end and will handle any innovative screens such as hybrid or surface screens. CONTACT COMPANY ...

PCT Engineered Systems to Hold Open House

(Print)

March 30, 2016, ... flexographic, and gravure printing applications. Ebeam is also expanding into other application areas such as 3D curing, surface sterilization, and coating curing for wood, composite building materials, ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... for a hologramed pouch laminate for Vimal brand saffron-blended mouth freshener tobacco. A proprietary process transfers the hologram to the surface in register with the print design. The registered hologram ...

FTA Awards | Sunshine FPC Wins Two Best of Show Honors

(Print)

March 09, 2016, ... or consumable items are required. Additionally, a special, textured plate surface eliminates the need for time-consuming surface screening. The optimized texture of the plate provides even ink laydown ...

Toray's New Bio-Based PET Film Is for Window Film Application

(Materials)

February 17, 2016, ... surface and optical qualities that are strictly controlled by company’s proprietary coextrusion technology. It is said to provide its low haze, excellent handling and processing characteristics, and high ...

Coating Matters | Clean Coating and Fluid Preparation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 15, 2016, ... will help maintain clean surfaces. Commonly, operators prefer to shear particles off surfaces instead of utilizing mechanical force. To properly shear particles off with a fluid, the fluid should have ...

Screw Design for Film Extrusion

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

January 11, 2016, ... design considerations are the bulk density of the feed stock, frictional properties of the resin, frictional properties of barrel and screw surfaces, specific heat of the resin, melt temperature, initial ...

On Print | UV LED Is Beyond the Tipping Point

(On Print)

January 11, 2016, ... “things that couldn’t be done before” or its advantages, such as small format, were compelling. There was always a “but”: “it is not as fast,” “needs inerting,” “leaves the surface tacky,” “more costly,” ...

Coating Matters | Optical Films Require Multiple Layers

(Coating/Laminating)

September 30, 2015, ... pre-metered control into a multi-manifold slot die. The liquids are layered outside the slot exit because one wants to reduce the effect of pressure on the miscibility of the fluids. Surface energy of ...

Foil Substrates: Handling, Web Control & Substrate Interaction

(Coating/Laminating)

September 21, 2015, ... prior to the coating procedure and are typically sprayed with oil. This oil needs to be removed or considered before applying the coating. The surface tension of the substrate will be undermined by the ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2015 Grows To Eight Halls

(Trends/Management)

August 18, 2015, ... FTF Digital plate that provides flat top dots by simply processing the plate like any standard digital plate. A special textured plate surface eliminates the need for time consuming surface screening and ...

Adhesives Research Details Splicing Tape

(News | New Products)

August 09, 2015, ... adhesives, tapes, specialty coatings, films, and laminates, announces ARclad 0082 splicing tape for bonding low surface energy films and other challenging substrates in high-speed applications.  The ...

HP Indigo Spotlights Labels & Packaging at VIP Event

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2015, ...  visit to HP Indigo's state-of-the art ink manufacturing facility in Kiryat Gat, boasting LEED Certification, proved an eye opener for visitors. Solar panels cover 38,000+ sq m of the roof's surface t ...

Show Preview | CPP Expo 2015 Adds 3D Printing Pavilion

(Trends/Management)

July 29, 2015, ... highly reflective surfaces (i.e. holograms, foils, etc.). MaxScan solves this problem by using a compact scanning technology,  comprising of a series of CMOS image sensors, lens and illumination arrangement ...

Static Beat | Control Static on Insulating Webs in Dryers

(Static-Beat)

July 22, 2015, ... that air flows across the coated web surface, evaporating the liquid, and moving the vapor laden air away from the web. However, if there are areas where air flows circulate or forms vortices, solvent ...

Flexo Printing | Mid-Web Press Answers Shift to More SKUs, Short Runs

(Print)

July 14, 2015, ... to sharper print, there exists a better opportunity to control the defined lower impression between the anilox and plate to transfer the ink only to the surface of the plate and not into the sides and ...

Solvent-Free Lamination | Nordmeccanica Opens/Demos at New Permanent NA Home

(Coating/Laminating)

June 10, 2015, ... automatic, bi-directional, unwind, and rewind as well shaft-less and centre-surface technology. Full Program Various presentations provided history of the company along with technical information while ...