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Will it Process?

(Extrusion Coating)

December 11, 2018, ... surface modifications, often made at time of production may make the choice of one substrate over another easier to decide upon. Substrates may be valued either for the inherent surface qualities, gloss, ...

Static Beat | Static Control for Nip Rollers

(Static-Beat)

December 03, 2018, A nip roller can deposit a lot of static. Put a static dissipator exiting a nip facing the web surface that touched the polymer nip roller. By Kelly Robinson Nip rollers are common because they provide ...

GPA Expands Northeast Regional Headquarters

(Materials)

November 29, 2018, ... as a catalyst for bringing their customers’ visions to surface. The move to a new Northeast Regional Headquarters serves as an extension of the company’s commitment to growth and innovation. Located ...

High-End Paper Production: Coating System Uses Pneumatic Control

(Print)

November 04, 2018, ... By adapting the roller configuration, the tinters can meet a wide variety of substrate requirements, such as surface tensioning, emulsion additives, and viscosity, allowing the new machine to optimally ...

Advertise in Print and Online

(Uncategorized)

October 22, 2018, ...  August — Films & Adhesives September — Contract Converting Equipment October — Coating & Laminating November — Surface Treating December — Paperboard Packaging E-Clips Identify and capture ...

Advertise in Print and Online 2024

(Uncategorized)

October 22, 2018, ...  February  — Surface Treatment March  — Slitting, Winding, Unwinding April  — Knives/Doctor Blades May  — Rollers/Roll Handling June  — Web Guiding/Tension July  — Paper & Paperboard August  — Bags ...

Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC New Partnership with Rod Ambrose Industrial Sales

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2018, ... Agriculture and Aerospace industries. The company represents manufacturers of corona/plasma surface treatment, LED stroboscopic surface inspection, tension control systems, ink delivery systems, static ...

Coating Matters | Rigid Panel Coating with Slot Die Equipment

(Coating/Laminating)

August 29, 2018, ... than it is in continuous coating. FLUID RHEOLOGY Many fluids can be coated onto rigid panels, so what are the key factors to be aware of in the fluid chemistry, surface energy and rheology to predict ...

Converting Outlook | Flexo Is On The Go For 2018

(Flexography)

May 14, 2018, ... reviewing basics and advancements are part of the solution. Very thin film and substrates with highly irregular surfaces continue to be a challenge seen by Retroflex and others. Says Lichon, “In most ...

Poly Ploys | Why Wine 'Cries

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 26, 2018, Tom Bezigian explains the fundamental fluid science that gives wine its "legs." Tom Bezigian explains the fundamental fluid science that gives wine its "legs." Surface tension is an important consideration ...

Static Beat | Static Control for Films with Conductive Layers

(Surface Prep)

February 26, 2018, Sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting traces are difficult to suppress because static control devices are ineffective. Sparks from metallized webs and films with conducting traces are ...

BOBST Metallizer Handles Many Films

(Coating/Laminating)

January 24, 2018, ... reduction. Company says it also provides better film cooling due to the increased surface area of the drum; additional cooling is also given by the two-zone gas wedge, said to provide better conduction ...

Coating Matters | The 6 C's of Roll-to-Roll Coating System

(Coating/Laminating)

January 18, 2018, ... between the coating head and the substrate. Coating is replacing the air at the substrate surface with a liquid. This process is continuous for the duration of the required coating (full roll or discrete ...

CTI Sensors Locate Heat Loss in Homes

(Label/Tape)

January 02, 2018, ... identify locations of energy loss, is the latest development introduced by Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI). CTI’s multi-patented ink processes also made the dark surface of the moon turn into a spectacular ...

Tangent Shear Slitting | Reduce Edge Defects in Shrink Sleeve Film

(Slit)

December 04, 2017, ... overlap can affect whether the web is supported at the nip point. Too much overlap moves the nip point beyond the supporting surface of the anvil, which can adversely affect slit quality because the material ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, ... foundation of these films is company’s proprietary PET, reportedly known for its excellent thermal stability and modified print surface. The biaxial orientation and barrier coating of the new films are ...

Static Beat | Control Static on a Winding Roll

(Static-Beat)

November 07, 2017, ... To effectively control static, keep track of which web surface carries static charges. Figure 1. This winder has a tension control nip, a dancer (float roller) to control the winder motor, and a lay-on ...

Brand Packaging | Foils & Laminates Deliver Outstanding Benefits

(Print)

November 01, 2017, ... thing – even more so than how much you love the shade – is to make sure it’s compatible with the substrate. Not all foils are suited to all surfaces. Having the correct foil will make the application run ...

Medical Patches | Faustel Meets Challenge of Hydrogel Pad Production

(Coating/Laminating)

October 23, 2017, ... and refining would have to be done at Katecho. Once installed and tested, the real production challenges would surface. Hydrogel Challenges When applied to the base web, the hydrogel shrinks in width ...

AstroNova Launches Label Presses

(News | New Products)

October 01, 2017, ... and Wi-Fi. The printers are said to be ideal for producing rugged images for hazardous substance labeling, including cardboard boxes, pallets, and other surfaces exposed to extreme conditions for lengthy ...