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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 ...

Protective Packaging | Add Value with Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ...  During the manufacturing process, freshly machined surfaces are especially vulnerable to flash rust and corrosion between different phases of work. Fluctuating humidity and temperatures, or the presence ...

Catbridge Slitter/Rewinder Suited for Nonwovens

(Slit)

August 19, 2017, ... two to three times more throughput than the two-drum surface winders traditionally used for nonwoven converting since the two-drum winder’s throughput is limited by shaft handling. Cantilevered turret ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 3

(Web Handling)

July 04, 2017, ... over time, including coating, laminate layers, and surface roughness or features. Mechanics of thickness loss include: air compressing, air escaping, adhesive oozing, tissue or porous films compressing, ...

Roller Geometry | What Is Your Roller’s True Shape?

(Web Handling)

June 21, 2017, ... the “real” values for these variations. Let’s start with the most common tolerances that are used with rollers. This list includes but is not limited to: Diameter TIR Runout Profile Surface ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 2

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2017, ... recommendation had mixed support. Winder suppliers say, “You can’t fix product profile problems at the winder.”) Avoid imperfections in the core and core surface. The step change of the initial layer ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2017 Exhibits with InPrint USA in Orlando

(Trade Shows)

March 27, 2017, ... specifically for high-temperature bonding of electronic, transportation and general industrial components. Polytec (Booth #357) presents its non-contact encoder, the LSV Laser Surface Velocimeter. Accuracy ...

Asahi Plates Are Winners in FTA Competition

(News | New Products)

February 27, 2017, ... Transfer is said to enable a clean ink transfer and to prevent ink accumulating on the plate surfaces and shoulders in screen areas. This reportedly leads to fewer cleaning intervals and reduced press ...

Coating Matters | Smart Glass Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

January 25, 2017, ... must be done. An alternative is to mask the glass prior to coating. The difficulty with proximity coating glass is the thin coating requires close proximity to an uneven surface. Glass is not very flat ...