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All I Ever Needed to Know —I Learned in Elementary School

(Web Handling)

August 26, 2014, The Science Specialist at my son's school offered 5th graders a skills list that even consulting engineers can use. I just got this list from the science specialist at my son's school. I think it is ...

Ryobi Will Offer Live Demos at CPP

(News | New Products)

August 24, 2014, ... and industrial print marketplace.” The RYOBI 925 LED-UV press is said to excel on all paper, film, plastic, and other synthetics, ranging from ultra-thin substrates to 24-pt board. The Ryobi-Panasonic ...

Schober Will Show Rotary Die-Cutting Technology

(Die-Cutting)

August 19, 2014, ... velocity, and precision at speeds to 50 mpm (164 fpm), allowing stacking of various types of products within the same print image. Reported to be well suited for digitally printed in-mold labels; technology ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2014, ... occurs on the web. If the web temperature is above the ideal range, it may be necessary to install chill rolls in front of the remoisturizer to bring the temperature to within the ideal range. The unit ...

Particles in Fluid Coating

(Mark's Coating Matters)

August 11, 2014, ... pattern of the fluid within coating equipment provides an understanding of flow vortices and dead zones where particles settle, accumulate, and drop out of suspension. Identification and reduction of the ...

Color-Logic Silver Inks Suited for Offset

(News | New Products)

August 10, 2014, ... the Process Metallic Color System, is rapidly finding broader use in sheet-fed offset pressrooms around the world.  Ink is said to print at a very thin ink film thickness (density) that is at least 50% ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold Decorating Assn. Honors 2014 Winners

(Label/Tape)

August 07, 2014, ...  Best Thin Wall Package, Gold Award 64 oz. IML TRIM Pail Submitted By: StackTeck Brand Owner: KFC Molder: Srithai Superware IML has enabled high quality decoration of the TRIM (Thin Recess ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... and the “Internet of Things” are some of the topics that will be tackled. PFFC’s On Print columnist Dene Taylor will moderate a session on Inkjet Technologies: printing, substrates and inks for high ...

Bobst Meeting Expectations at Societe Tilwel

(News | New Products)

July 29, 2014, ... substrates, from 330 g/sq m carton board to thin OPP film. We print on 20 microns, and we have even printed on 12 micron PET," says Laurent Parolari, production manager, who is also much impressed by the ...

PCI Analyzes the Global BOPET Industry

(Materials)

July 21, 2014, ... R&D resource. The report says one thing is certain: Business models previously built around the supply of commodity BOPET films no longer guarantee the level of return required to encourage further long-term ...

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

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, ... within a sheet of paper or layers of laminated paper expand or contract unevenly. Uneven shrinkage or expansion causes a bending moment because of the differences in shear forces. There are a number of ...

Slot Die Coating Technology

(Mark's Coating Matters)

July 16, 2014, ... determine best fit. In the era of clean, thin and precise converting operations, a customized coating system is necessary to have a technical edge. Building the system from the material up to the process ...

Ideal Labels Delivering Complete Digital Flexo Solution

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2014, ... differently within one job, and from job-to-job, depending on the state of the chemicals. Now, with the CDI we are consistent from job to job. "We wanted to have a more competitive edge over the local ...

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

(Trade Shows)

July 13, 2014, ... first step to diagnosing these waste sources. 2. View the small errors in your equipment from the perspective of the web. 3. Since many materials are not very stretchy, small things make a big difference. ...

The Importance of Running Centered

(Web Handling)

July 10, 2014, How important is it to run centered on anti-wrinkle/spreading rollers? The other day, someone asked me the following questions that I thought my loyal blog fans might appreciate: How important is ...

Signature Flexible Packaging Operating New 10-Color Press

(News | New Products)

July 07, 2014, ... and the results are stunning. Print quality is superb, and ease and speed of set-ups are amazing. Run speeds are double over those in our existing presses. We are printing thin-gauge plastic film (OPP, ...

Mondi Americas Introduces Square Bag

(Bag Pouch)

June 29, 2014, ... powders and granular materials weighing up to 10 lbs. and liquids up to 1.5 gallons. “Many consumer goods packagers today are thinking outside the traditional cardboard box, hard plastic container, and ...

EcoCortec Partners in Marine Clean Project

(Materials)

June 23, 2014, ... regions along rivers and lakes. Company says one important aspect of the project is to influence change of policies within European Union in order to minimize pollution and develop a new technological ...

Bemis Earns Two Awards for Packaging Innovation

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2014, ... of soggy or cardboard-like bread. At the same time, pressure is created within the package to drive heat into the sandwich core for controlled, even heating of meats, cheeses, and other sandwich components.  ...

Pouch Converting | New Venture Relies on Long-Time Supplier

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2014, ... Dirr admits it’s a nice challenge to have, she is realistic to the long road ahead. “We are competing with the big guys out there, so we have to do things better, smarter, quicker, and we have to be ...