Search

HOW TO: Dual Layer Plasma Release Coatings for Curing Oven Rollers

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... Web defects, inconsistent tension, and buildup on roller surfaces are often at the top of the list of causes of these interruptions. Battling these issues can be a monumental task at times. Most web ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2024, ... he said. "Center winding, center/surface, and surface winding are applicable. Also, duplex winding in many of these modes is important for larger diameters of inconsistent calipers. This all applies to ...

Principles of Narrow Web Slitting

(Converting Perspectives)

April 08, 2024, ... “Center winding, center/surface, and surface winding are applicable. Also, duplex winding in many of these modes is important for larger diameters of inconsistent calipers. This all applies to ‘pancake’ ...

The Merits of a Repurposed Slitter Rewinder

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 18, 2024, ... modern web coatings may be susceptible to picking and surface scratching. These web defects can sometimes be eliminated with the use of a bow spreader roll. Improved Reliability Historically, converting ...

Advanced Solutions for Diverse Converting Needs

(Coating/Laminating)

February 11, 2024, ... duplex center winders and center surface winders to surface winders and advanced turret systems, our portfolio encompasses machines for every scale and type of converting operation. • Versatility and ...

GT Etiketten & Labels Adds More Mark Andy Flexo Capacity

(News | New Products)

January 16, 2024, Gert Talen (the GT in the company name) began life in the graphic arts industry as a flexo printer back in 1988.  Photo courtesy of Mark Andy Gert Talen (the GT in the company name) began life ...

Treating Your Business (and Your Customers) with Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

November 29, 2023, ... benefit from corona treatment to ensure premium printed quality and optimized line speeds. Increasing the surface energy of plastic films, papers and foils means that they can be printed on or coated with ...

ARC Announces Winners of Best Paper Awards

(News | New Products)

November 18, 2023, ... rather than the more obvious surface-tension problem with the substrate. In the Vacuum Web Coating track, Monaghan’s presentation, “Sensing and Control of Vacuum Processes,” described results from using ...

Suppress Static Sparks to Protect Sensitive Coatings

(Surface Prep)

October 19, 2023, ... 5-roll coater. Mounting SD1coat facing the uncoated web surface will help decrease the amount of contaminating mist near the static bar. Install an air-assisted static bar with clean, filtered air exiting ...

Suppress Static Sparks to Protect Sensitive Coatings

(Static-Beat)

October 08, 2023, ... 5-roll coater. Mounting SD1coat facing the uncoated web surface will help decrease the amount of contaminating mist near the static bar. Install an air-assisted static bar with clean, filtered air exiting ...

Ashland Introduces the Easy-Wet™ Substrate Wetting Agent Portfolio

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2023, ... essential for delivering perfect substrate-wetting and defect-free films, especially in waterborne coatings. They help to significantly reduce the surface tension of water and provide excellent wetting ...

Passive, Active and Intelligent IQ Electrostatic Eliminators

(Surface Prep)

August 20, 2023, ... Significant surface charge levels build up as a by-product of the material being conveyed, Figure 1a. Fundamentally, charges exist as two polarities (+) Positive and (-) Negative ions. The attraction and ...

Corona Treatment for Extrusion Coating and Laminating Production Lines

(Surface Prep)

June 18, 2023, ... electrode and/or the counter electrode keep the discharge smooth and uniform and avoid transformation into a thermal arc. The corona treatment effect is based on bombarding the surface of the material ...

Totani

(Uncategorized)

April 30, 2023, ... presence (multiple shelf presentation options, 5 printable surfaces) and is eco-friendly. This package format is capable of reducing film content by 12% (when compared to a stand-up pouch of the same volume). ...

Release Coatings for Curing Oven Components

(News | New Products)

April 24, 2023, ... incidental contact of the adhesive, rapidly leading to buildup on large surfaces. If the buildup is too great the web can become riddled with defects, or even break. The loss in product and production ...

Understanding Corona Treating with QC Electronics

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2023, ... corona treatment and should be observed and understood to achieve the desired surface modification. Here are some factors that can affect corona treatment: Material Type: The type of material being ...

Signode Showcases Transit Packaging Solutions at interpack

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2023, ... coating and surface properties. Signode will also feature a variety of its leading pallet protection consumables. Made of 100% recycled materials, Angleboard® and Tchipgard® edge protection are versatile ...

Winding: Part 5

(Web Handling)

April 16, 2023, ... average roll density. They will be related. Implement coreshaft relieving for surface winders. Trial three increments of lower roll density. Repeat measurements. Increase core OD or reduce Roll OD. Reduce ...

Winding Part 5: Solutions for Common Wound Roll Defects

(Converting Expert)

April 03, 2023, ... be related. Implement coreshaft relieving for surface winders. Trial three increments of lower roll density. Repeat measurements. Increase core OD or reduce Roll OD. Reduce the web temperature or moisture ...

Unwind and Rewind Guides: Design and Installation Considerations

(White Paper)

March 21, 2023, ... along with the roll of the web. The coefficient of friction depends on the type of bearing used and the relative alignment of the sliding/rolling surfaces. It is typical to assume 0.25 as the coefficient ...