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Grafotronic Upgrades Tabletop Rewinder

(News | New Products)

May 15, 2017, The Model HV250 has many new features, including ergonomic design and options for ease of use BARRINGTON, IL | Grafotronic announces a new version of the Model HV250 horizontal and vertical tabletop ...

FTA Awards | 6 Best of Show Winners Take Top Honors

(Print)

May 01, 2017, ... process           Smyth Companies LLC Cozy Sunday Morning Body Cream Label Narrow web, process, metallized               Transcontinental Robbie Tops Herb Seasoned ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 2

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2017, ... or core tape can be enough to determine where the buckling occurs. Check and minimize core and winding nip deflection.   Mechanism 3: Near-core buckled layers CD buckling from winding on top ...

Be on Top of Your Game—Training Is Critical

(Yo's Yarns)

April 04, 2017, ... show held biennially at the OCCC in Orlando, FL. On April 25–27 be sure to stop at the PFFC booth #1142 where PFFC will offer our first 90 visitors a delicious chocolate treat celebrating our 90th Anniversary ...

Siemens Adds Web Server Module

(Controls)

March 14, 2017, The Sinamics V20 Smart Access module transforms a mobile device or laptop into a virtual operator panel for drive control on all types of machinery ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | Siemens announces the launch ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 1

(Web Handling)

March 05, 2017, ... more common cause of CD buckles. Layers wound with low tension form into layers that have low initial strain and easily lose that strain when more layers are wound atop them. Low pressure and roll layer ...

Web Handling Conference Seeks Papers

(News | New Products)

February 22, 2017, Oklahoma State University’s IWEB conference is calling for papers on a number of topics in the area of web handling STILLWATER, OK | IWEB 2017, The International Forum for Web Handling, sponsored by ...

BOBST Road Show Stops in Colombia

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2017, The company addressed issues such as Extended Color Gamut (ECG) and retortable packaging and introduced a new sales rep for Columbia LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND | BOBST reports that on the first stop of ...

A Gift for PFFC's Website User

(Yo's Yarns)

December 17, 2016, ... directories that can be navigated with the company names remaining stationary on the left (even in their expanded modes!) along with the category names at the top, while two scroll bars facilitate navigating ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, For package converters, it’s all about the seal. A tough, puncture-resistant coextruded packaging film captures this year’s top honor. For package converters, it’s all about the seal. A tough, puncture-resistant ...

IHS Markit Announces Free Webcast

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2016, ... last approximately 30 minutes, is offered by Robin Waters, director, Plastics Planning & Analysis, HIS Markit, and includes the following topics: Global capacity and demand growth for polyethylene ...

CTC Splicer Offers Nonstop Production

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2016, ... automatic splicer with controls for splicing printed web in register. This new machine is said to allow nonstop production via high-speed automatic roll changes.  Company says space-saving design allows ...

K 2016 Receives Top Reviews

(News | New Products)

October 26, 2016, ... was in top form, says organizer Messe Düsseldorf. The fair for the plastics and rubber industry featured 3,285 exhibitors (compared to 3,220 at K 2013) and is said to have benefitted from the good economic ...

Web Lines | Unwind Splice Reliability

(Web Handling)

October 24, 2016, ... of contamination. The severed roll must immediately stop or reverse direction to keep the severed tail from being pulled into the bump roller nip point. Note: If the new roll speed is too high, slack ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2015

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2015, ...  But an online calculator that determines roll dimensions for HERMA self-adhesive materials earned the top spot in our annual roundup. Here is a look at the ten that came out on top.   HERMA Online ...

Culver's Takes Top Honor in FPI Award

(Bag Pouch)

November 16, 2015, Take-out bags earn Foodservice Package of the Year FALLS CHURCH, VA | A new take-out bag inspired by local scenery and designed for brand promotion while raising social awareness won the top honor ...

In-Mold Labels | IMDA Symposium Covers Range of Topics

(Label/Tape)

November 05, 2015, ... range of topics. During an evening reception, the keynote presentation by Paul France, CEO of Open Knowledge Analytics, looked at “The Internet of Things.” Also during dinner, the 2015 IMDA awards were ...

Static Beat | Control Static on Insulating Webs in Dryers

(Static-Beat)

July 22, 2015, ... this column and to suggest future topics. My email address is: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Static control expert Dr. Kelly Robinson, president of Electrostatic Answers, has 27+ years of ...

Flexo Printing | Mid-Web Press Answers Shift to More SKUs, Short Runs

(Print)

July 14, 2015, A new MidCentral CI press offers an ideal solution for SKU proliferation while reducing capital investment for faster profitability in short runs A newly introduced MidCentral (mid-web) flexo CI press ...

Web Lines | Unwritten Rules, Part 2

(Technical Reports)

June 08, 2015, ... forming the roll runs from core to final diameter in a smooth, uninterrupted process. Don't change settings in the middle of a roll. Don't stop and start. Don't have nips open and close. Avoid excessive ...