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Rotoflex Upgrades Finishing Solution

(Label/Tape)

January 31, 2016, The redesigned Vericut3 is said to offer precise tension control, reduced waste, and high accuracy ST. LOUIS, MO | Rotoflex, a supplier of inspection, slitting, rewinding, and die-cutting equipment, ...

HP Indigo Spotlights Labels & Packaging at VIP Event

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2015, ... Spain. Better color management will be facilitated by a new in-line spectrophotometer that can be used from profiles or for day-to-day spot color needs. A plug-in extension is now available for SmartStream ...

Show Preview | CPP Expo 2015 Adds 3D Printing Pavilion

(Trends/Management)

July 29, 2015, ... The OmniFold 3000 Automatic Folding and Gluing System features modular alignment system, modular pre-break device, interchangeable bearing bed transports, automatic belt tensioning, modular auto-lock bottom ...

Coating Matters | The Effects of Viscoelastic Behavior, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

May 25, 2015, ... considerations with viscoelastic fluids. Roll coating techniques need to consider the film split of the fluid as rotational forces interact with tensioned web movement. Premetered coating techniques (like ...

Web Lines | Unwritten Rules, Now Written

(Technical Reports)

April 27, 2015, ... include in web handling training. Things so obvious (to me) that I forget that it is possible to do it otherwise. Here are a few: 1. Keep Tension A basic rule of web handling: Tension the web and keep ...

LMI Packaging Installs Mark Andy for Lidding Applications

(News | New Products)

February 19, 2015, ... In addition the Performance Series’ approach to web temperature management and tension control makes it an ideal press to effectively manage and run the 3-4 mil plastic and foil lamination materials at ...

Show Preview | NPE2015 Boasts Its Largest Event Ever

(Trends/Management)

February 16, 2015, ... demonstrate its Cygus tension control, said to dramatically reduce setup time and improve consistency.   Messe Düsseldorf (Booth W1191) will promote its own international plastics and rubber trade ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... chucks for quick roll changes. A motorized unwind with a dancer assembly provides constant web tension as the material goes over the ball-bearing idler rollers. Precision ground urethane rollers are turned ...

Coating Matters | Multi-Layer Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2014, ... by itself takes some chemical understanding of the fluid, but we haven’t even discussed the process details. In multi-layer coating, one option to consider for coating high speed is tensioned web over ...

Market Research | Emerging Technologies for Packaging Innovation

(Trends/Management)

November 24, 2014, ... Graphic Communication Inst. (GrCI) operates as an extension of the university to work with commercial enterprises by providing training, testing, research, and material qualification. Additionally, Cal ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2014, ... within the slot die valve system improved head and tail development. In edge effects, whether considering surface tension, film stretching, or die swell, stresses are imparted in the fluid from the slot ...

Pack Expo | The Next Generation of Package Printing Solutions

(Trends/Management)

September 24, 2014, ... tension control, and Fife video enhanced inspection. Mondi (Booth 7914) will exhibit an expanded line of industrial bags, since acquiring the industrial bags business of Graphic Packaging International, ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

September 22, 2014, ... defects. If the surface tension of the fluid and the surface energy of the substrate are not compatible, the start of the coating bead may be delayed or jagged. This would lead to an improper “head" of ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... Series provides the latest in proven closed loop tension control technology and is available with low cost inline finishing options and configurations. It also brings several benefits to the Production ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, ... variables in coating or laminating processes that can cause curl. For example: differences in tension between two laminated layers can cause curl. Relative humidity differences in operating environments ...

Slot Die Coating Technology

(Mark's Coating Matters)

July 16, 2014, ... coating, the material is applied directly to the substrate from a distance. The slot die is positioned a distance above the substrate to allow the fluid to coat thin and fast. 3. Tensioned Web Over Slot ...

Converting Headaches? Get Relief at CPP EXPO's PFFC-Sponsored Technical Session

(Trade Shows)

July 13, 2014, ...  C01 The Secret of Web Tension: Follow the Strain Sunday, September 28, at 10:30 A.M.—12 P.M. Room 504C Reduce your waste from curl, mis-registration, and wrinkling. Key Take Aways: 1. Learn the ...

Coating Matters | Everything You Wanted to Know about Coating But Were Afraid to Ask

(Coating/Laminating)

June 17, 2014, ... keys still focus on fluid flow stability and displacing the air present at the substrate. To do both well, the process engineer needs to be concerned with surface energy and surface tension compatibility ...

Ecologic Inks Deal with Winery for Paper Bottle

(Carton Box)

May 26, 2014, ... wines sourced from Sonoma County in California..  Building upon its growth strategy, Truett-Hurst's three-year supply agreement (with a potential two-year extension) with Ecologic demonstrates the progress ...

Coating Matters | Stop Defects Before They Start

(Coating/Laminating)

May 26, 2014, ... surface tension, curing requirements) Substrate (thickness, roll length, surface energy, thickness uniformity, quality) Analytical Techniques Always make sure that quality can be measured and agreed ...