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AGL Announces Finishing Laminator

(Coating/Laminating)

December 10, 2016, ... roll design and a closed-loop automatic tension control system said to minimize operator interface requirements. Company says standard features for the laminator include the following: Removable ...

Masterwork USA Reports Newest Finishing Unit

(Carton Box)

December 06, 2016, ... Excellent tension control is said to provide high precision during foil feeding and an error tolerance of 1mm during foil unwinds. An accurate PID heating system controls 20 independent heating zones, ...

Goebel IMS & Achenbach Buschütteen Offer Foil Slitter

(Slit)

December 05, 2016, ... of the finished rolls. A welding unit with horizontal moving welding rollers maintains 100% of the original belt tension and comfortable handling during welding. To increase productivity, the unit can ...

NOVEXX Launches Tag and Label Products

(Label/Tape)

November 13, 2016, ... and symbols. Self-adjusting ribbon mandrels ensure a stable ribbon-web tension for optimal print results. Also launched was the XTP 804 single tag printer, described as a solution for high quality printing ...

CTC Splicer Offers Nonstop Production

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2016, ... variety of diameters, web widths, web tensions, and line speeds. Reported features include the following: Ultra-compact design Touch Screen operator interface Tape always on the same side of ...

BOBST Unveils New-Generation Metallizer

(Coating/Laminating)

November 01, 2016, The K5 Expert metallizer is aid to offer improved efficiency, tension control, and energy savings LANCASHIRE, UK | BOBST held an Open House October 18 at its Manchester, UK, Competence Centre where ...

Web Lines | Unwind Splice Reliability

(Web Handling)

October 24, 2016, ... by the web tension from the expiring roll interfering with the serrated blade position. The blade must have the proper position into the web path to enable the cut. The blade must remain sharp and free ...

Grafotronic Unwinder Has Many Features

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2016, ... machines, inkjet equipment, sheeters, zig-zag folders, or rewinders.  The unwinder is said to be tension-free and features a roll shaft with pneumatic expansion, roll end sensor, connection plate with ...

Coating Matters | Vacuum Systems Offer More Capability

(Coating/Laminating)

October 18, 2016, ... you have, the more success you will have. In addition to a mechanical vacuum system, surface treatment options, surfactants, and tension control can provide more options. Put all your tools to good use, ...

PCE Instruments Improves Force Gauges

(Controls)

October 10, 2016, Company says the PCE-DFG Series digital force gauges test packaging materials with improved accuracy JUPITER, FL | PCE Instruments offers the PCE-DFG Series digital force gauges to test the performance ...

Show Preview | K 2016 To Reveal How Plastics Shape the Future

(Trends/Management)

September 21, 2016, ... 2, a universal machine that allows for comprehensive adjustments and extensions for special applications, e.g., polyester films for optical fields.     Grafikontrol (Hall 4, C57) will demonstrate ...

Coating Matters | The Advantage of Using Surfactants

(Coating/Laminating)

September 05, 2016, ... into place as a web coated product. If the surface energy of the substrate and the surface tension of the fluid is not a good match, this air removal won’t happen and air-based coating defects occur. This ...

AGL Reports Redesigned Laminator

(Coating/Laminating)

September 03, 2016, ... a newly redesigned Encore Series laminator. Company says features include the following: Pneumatic control of all wind-up stations with interchangeable cores allowing for more precise film tension ...

Impression Technology Europe to Launch Label Cutter

(Label/Tape)

August 22, 2016, ... DC 220 ST (Shuttle Type) label cutter at Labelexpo Americas 2016, September 13–15, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL.  Company reports features include web tensioning, web guidance, ...

Bobst Wide-Width Press Suited for Many Markets

(News | New Products)

August 16, 2016, ... of printing on film, paper, laminates, and nonwovens, in a wide web tension range. The unit is designed to cater to all industries, including hygiene, food, pet food, detergent, bags, and sacks. Featuring ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for Baggy Webs

(Web Handling)

August 16, 2016, ... machine direction (MD) lanes. Baggy webs essentially have crossweb direction (CD) length variations, with longer edges or lanes achieving tension only if the short lanes are stretched out to equal the ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... finishing system printing specialty marketing applications. LEARN MORE     Dover Flexo Electronics (Booth 550) will demonstrate innovative web tension products including the remote communications ...

Davis-Standard Offers Turret Unwind Upgrades

(Web Handling)

August 01, 2016, Company reports many benefits to upgrades, including extended longevity, better tension control, and reduced waste PAWCATUCK, CT | The Davis-Standard aftermarket group offers turret unwind upgrades ...

Pokémon: Reinventing the Category

(Marketing Mojo)

July 20, 2016, ... Nintendo changed the gaming category by developing and owning an extension of it. This is much like how Apple's iPhone changed the "cellphone" category by creating a “smartphone” one. But these changes don' ...

Colbert Welcomes Bobst and Ryobi Equipment

(Die-Cutting)

July 14, 2016, ... says Jim Hamilton, president of Colbert Packaging. “At the same time, the addition of a unit that ensures 100 percent quality controlled production is a natural extension of our long-standing commitment ...