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- Web Handling: Top 7 Causes of Wrinkles
- (Web Handling)
- October 09, 2011, ... performance problems (see Figure 1). New rollers may be a waste of money if machine stands are not aligned properly. Though most machines are aligned when first installed, misalignment can develop later ...
- Inspection: Lighting the Way
- (Controls)
- August 21, 2011, ... in cigarette filter tips. Closed Loop System The inspection system acts as an early warning system, whereby waste is minimized rather than eliminated. For example, a doctor blade streak is detected, ...
- PCR Milked for Flex-Pack
- (Flexpack)
- August 21, 2011, ... merit and could reduce materials in the waste stream. “Next, since reprocessing resin uses a lot less energy than creating virgin resin,” Harji explains, “we would cut fossil fuel energy consumption. Finally, ...
- Green Converting: Landfill Diversion
- (Green Converting)
- August 16, 2011, As a society we have experienced a perpetual struggle with garbage. The root of our challenges with garbage and waste always comes down to one question As a society we have experienced a perpetual ...
- CPP Gets Converters on Track with Conference Program
- (Trends/Management)
- August 16, 2011, ... its entire life. Simultaneously, adhesive formulation can help in many different ways to reduce pollution, waste, and energy consumption. A variety of alternative solutions for sustainability in machinery, ...
- $2 MM Folding Carton Expansion at Menasha Includes Sheeting
- (Carton Box News)
- August 04, 2011, ... size, the process is also expected to generate less waste. A new automated waste removal system will be installed that includes a vacuum system to run throughout the plant that will automatically remove ...
- Package Design: Make an Impact
- (Flexpack)
- July 31, 2011, ... planet. Whew! Clearly, this kind of project requires collaboration throughout the process. But when great minds come together, look what can be done. Waste Reduction Scholle Packaging, Northlake, ...
- Static Beat: Why Static Is Worse at High Speeds
- (Static Elimination)
- July 31, 2011, At times, static is the root cause for significant waste, and at other times, it is simply an annoyance. Often, static problems are worse on machines At times, static is the root cause for significant ...
- Education Training: School's in Sessio
- (Trends/Management)
- July 31, 2011, ... friendly to waste reduction. (See PFFC, May 2011, p13, for details of the scrap reduction workshop or visit http://bit.ly/q13ZU7.) Henkel has always seen education as part of its service, says Kollbach. ...
- Sheet at High Speeds
- (Sheeting)
- June 30, 2011, Sheeter designed for materials such as metallized paper or highly glossed label paper features a cutter, delivery, and stacking systems said to achieve Sheeter designed for materials such as metallized ...
- Europe Faces Plastic Bag Bans
- (Yo's Yarns)
- June 21, 2011, ... which can only have one major aim: A Europe-wide ban of plastic carrier bags in order to avoid waste–at least this is the thinking of the EU-commission. Regarding the topic of avoiding waste, the relevant ...
- Polykar Installs EREMA Plastics Recycling System
- (Coating/Laminating: Green)
- June 09, 2011, ... waste and material expenses without compromising the quality of our products. With it we can effectively reclaim highly printed film and roll scrap and process it into superior quality repro pellets for ...
- Technical Report: Up & Running
- (Slit)
- May 31, 2011, ... in some applications. Today's slitters also do a much better job of minimizing waste. In the past decade, more powerful and sophisticated machine control systems have emerged. Utilizing PLC-based systems, ...
- Capacity Needed
- (Slit)
- May 31, 2011, ... packaging materials. The unit features a CCD edge-guide camera for reducing waste and has a running speed of 1,500 fpm (450 mpm) with an option for slit widths as narrow as 1.37 in. (35 mm). Flex-Pack ...
- Post Consumer Resin Gets New Life from Milk Jugs and Water Bottles
- (Flexpack News)
- May 18, 2011, ... in the waste stream. “Next, since reprocessing resin uses a lot less energy than creating virgin resin, Harji explains, “we would cut fossil fuel energy consumption. Finally, that would reduce carbon ...
- Hands-On Flexo Seminars & Golf Outing for Education Set for 2011
- (Flexography)
- May 12, 2011, ... for quality, offsite training to counter the problems of on-the-job training: wasted production and equipment time, wasted raw materials, and inconsistent skill sets. The institute offers industry-specific ...
- Stone & Interactive Media-Enhanced Labels on Display at Interpack
- (Label/Tape)
- May 10, 2011, ... and other construction waste–and 20% PE. The result is a strong, textured label that takes ink with virtually no spread with impeccable “green” credentials, says Gurland. “TerraSkin has a rich, white ...
- Static Beat: How To Measure Resistivity
- (Static Elimination)
- April 30, 2011, ... This insight is from Ben Franklin, famous for his work on static electricity. Designing a product to have good static performance prevents a lot of waste and downtime. One of the best ways to minimize ...
- Atlas Sells Titan Compact Slitter to Mexico-Based Plemsa
- (Slit News)
- April 19, 2011, ... has reduced power but all electric, oil-free operation without hydraulics, a CCD edge-guide camera for reducing waste, a running speed of 1,500 fpm and an option for slit widths as narrow as 1.37 in. With ...
- Mutoh America Inc. Launches Recycling Program
- (Inks/Coatings/Primers)
- April 12, 2011, ... cartridge. The bigger bag size is said easier to recycle and produces less waste. Mutoh recently announced its new MP Ink, which is composed of 60% bio-based materials and contains no hazardous air pollutants ...