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- 40th Anniversary AIMCAL
- (Special Reports)
- April 30, 2010, ... for the “AIMCAL Turns 30” Special Report 2000 — Establishes a Technical Advisory Panel 2001 — Merges Fall Technical Conference with the Bakish Intl. Vacuum Web Coating Conference 2001 — Publishes ...
- Trends in technology
- (Coating/Laminating)
- April 30, 2010, ... calculate and optimize energy consumption, model dryers, and web transport systems. This should improve quality at a low cost, but in order to successfully achieve this goal, all personnel will have ...
- Martin Automatic Introduces Compact Splicer/Rewinder
- (Narrow Web)
- April 30, 2010, ... affordable solution for narrow web converters. Based on Martin Automatic's successful MBS splicer, the MBSC (the “C” stands for compact) features the same patented rolling-shear splice unit, lift-and-load ...
- A time to celebrate
- (Special Reports)
- April 30, 2010, ... the industry. Each blog features an expert in that area. www.WebCoatingBlog.com — Dr. Ed Cohen www.VacuumCoatingBlog.com — Dr. Charles Bishop www.WebHandlingBlog.com — Dr. David Roisum www.SpecialtyWebCoatingBlog.com ...
- Converter Industry Events
- (News Clips Archive)
- April 30, 2010, MAY 17-20 | CEMA AWEB Applied Web Handling Conference, Converting Equipment Mfrs. Assn., Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, Rochester, NY; www.cema-converting.org MAY 17-20 | CEMA AWEB Applied Web Handling ...
- Splicing/Rewinding: Martin Automatic Introduces Compact Unit
- (Winding Unwinding Rewinding)
- April 15, 2010, MBSC/STR combo offers a practical, affordable solution for narrow web converters ROCKFORD, IL | PFFC was invited to visit Martin Automatic on March 5 for an exclusive look at the new MBSC/STR compact splicer/rewinder ...
- Packaging Proofs: Athena Graphics Upgrades
- (Print)
- April 08, 2010, ... has developed several web-based online tools for managing the company's projects. These include the implementation of automated workflows to facilitate communication with clients, and remote proofing at ...
- Events
- (News Clips Archive)
- March 31, 2010, APRIL 14 | AIMCAL-PFFC-EMA Webinar on Vacuum Deposit Barrier Coatings, Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators/Paper, Film & Foil Converter/European APRIL 14 | AIMCAL-PFFC-EMA Webinar on ...
- Multipack Juices It Up
- (Metallizing)
- March 31, 2010, ... Accessories category. The device moves haze measurement on line, measuring and mapping haze in real time and issuing an alarm if user-set parameters are exceeded. The full-web inspection system replaces ...
- Roller Refurbishing: Replace or Refinish?
- (Web Handling)
- March 31, 2010, ... roll, if needed, and provide the drawings necessary for future reference. Most operations understand what they want heat transfer rollers to do to their web. Yet they don't realize the engineering expertise ...
- AIMCAL Awards
- (Coating/Laminating)
- March 21, 2010, ... step toward a fully compostable package. Bryce adjusted printing inks along with web tensions, process temperatures, and bonding processes to deliver a lamination that would provide adequate snack food ...
- Breaking Boundaries
- (Flexpack)
- February 28, 2010, ... Innovation A Gold Award goes to Pliant Corp., Schaumburg, IL, for its Fresenius Dialyzer Package Forming Web. This innovative flow wrap 7 package is cost competitive and features a two-component, thermoformable ...
- Events
- (News Clips Archive)
- January 31, 2010, ... Packaging & Label Gravure Assn., Hilton, Miami, FL; www.plga.com 25-26 Drives in Web Handling & Converting Course, AIMCAL Converting School, Four Points Hotel Chicago O'Hare, Schiller Pk., IL; www.convertingschool.com ...
- Technical Report: Thin Coating Challenges
- (Coatings)
- January 31, 2010, A major trend in the development of new web coated products is the requirement to coat thin, functional coatings on a thin substrate. The advantages of A major trend in the development of new web coated ...
- AIMCAL Offers Nip Roller Workshop & Drives Course
- (News | New Products)
- January 12, 2010, ... on Drives in Web Handling & Converting FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL) offers its Converting School February line-up of classes for converters, including ...
- Make Pouches for Pet Food
- (New Products)
- December 31, 2009, ... and stand-up pouches from a single web and to insert bottom gussets and side gussets from a single web and three webs. Mamata USA | www.mamata.com Circle 402 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff ...
- What Is the Right Tension?
- (Web Lines)
- November 30, 2009, Of all the questions about web handling, the most-asked question has to be: What is the right web handling tension for my product? This is a great question Of all the questions about web handling, the ...
- Films 101: Back to Basics
- (Archive)
- November 30, 2009, ... minimal web breaks while maintaining an excellent die-cutting surface. However, PET films often are stiff, unconformable, and expensive to manufacture. PET films are used in a variety of overlaminate applications, ...
- AIMCAL Calls for Papers
- (News Clips Archive)
- November 30, 2009, FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators is seeking presentations for its Applied Web Handling Conference to be held FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, ...
- Cores | The Foundation of Winding
- (Web Lines)
- October 31, 2009, ... in the roll. In many film and foil products, high core pressure will create more waste near the core. Any imperfection of the roll start, even a single piece of tape used to attach the web to the core, ...