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Agglomerates

(Mark's Coating Matters)

April 23, 2014, ...  If agglomeration is occurring at the coating head, coating defects may be presented on the web. Agglomeration may show up as continuous coating streaks or solid particles that release over time. Continuous ...

PECO Introduces New Bag Machine

(Bag Pouch News)

October 02, 2013, ... of any given film being converted. FAS offers a sealing system that applies heat and pressure to both sides of the web, instead of just from the top of the web. The shorter dwell times required of this ...

ROI for Fluid Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

July 28, 2013, ... operates as a closed system. This necessitates that the fluid being pumped to the coating head is placed on the web. While there are start-up losses, these are relatively the same with slot die or Meyer ...

Deluxe Packages Adding New Nordmeccanica Coater-Laminator

(Coating/Laminating News)

May 23, 2013, ... developed to water-base laminate two substrates and then apply an anti-fog dispersion in register to the pre-printed web in one pass. The machine will feature a full optional package that will include ...

Avery Dennison Matrix Recycling Tool Is Online

(Green Converting)

May 20, 2013, ... matrix recycling tool on its website to help its converter customers divert and process scrap. “Many of our customers are actively improving their sustainability footprint,” says Rosalyn Bandy, sustainability ...

PFE Rolls Offers Geared Pull Rolls

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2013, Driven rolls pull trim and scrap collection into waiting bins   ORANGE, MA | Geared Pull Rolls from PFE Rolls are designed to pull scrap web material or trim into awaiting scrap bins or recycling ...

ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces Conformable Film for Labels

(Film)

October 22, 2012, ... gloss for an enhanced “no-label” look. The film is engineered to improve overall output with consistent web handling, reduced curl and die cutting advantages. Excellent “layflat” and high speed matrix ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... and WS Packaging. This award is sponsored by Labels & Labeling, Label & Narrow Web, and NarroWeb Tech. Finalists for the New Innovation award are AVT (Advanced Vision Technology), EFI, and IPE (Innovaciones ...

GN Thermoformer Saves Waste

(Green)

April 17, 2012, The cut-in-place GN760 plug-assist thermoformer from GN Thermforming Equipment is said to save energy and reduce web scrap   CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA | GN Thermoforming Equipment offers the cut-in-place ...

Slitting/Rewinding | Trim Loss as Low as 3%

(Slit)

March 14, 2012, How to improve performance and reduce material waste beyond trim loss.   Reducing waste is always a smart idea. When “waste” happens to be your material and product, it is as much a matter of real ...

drupa Preview | Exhibitors Launch New Products

(Carton Box)

March 08, 2012, ... film slitting solutions in web widths from 2.5–10.4 meters (98–410 in.). Delivers higher efficiency, increased productivity and reliability, higher quality rewind rolls, reduced noise levels, and more ...

Dyna-Purge System Purges High-Temp Resins

(Coating/Laminating)

February 08, 2012, The New Dyna-Purge E2 for purging high-temperature resins has been tested for effectiveness in an independent study, and the results are positive DEPEW (BUFFALO), NY | The Dyna-Purge Div. of Shuman ...

Education Training: School's in Sessio

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2011, ... pace and on their own schedule.” The Center for Flexible Packaging at Clemson Univ. in South Carolina offers webinars and online courses both for college credit and continuing education, says Dr. Duncan ...

FTA Gets Flexo Engines Started at Forum/Info*Flex

(Flexography)

May 31, 2011, INDIANAPOLIS, IN | The Flexographic Technical Assn. (FTA) held its annual forum and Info*Flex exhibition at the JW Marriott and Indiana Convention Center INDIANAPOLIS, IN | The Flexographic Technical Assn. ...

Coating Matters: Steam-The Cure for Curl

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2011, ... the most common of these is remoisturization using steam applicators since they typically can add up to 3% additional moisture to the web with minimal coating contamination problems; provide consistent ...

Coating Matters: Defects | Finding the Cause

(Coating/Laminating)

December 31, 2010, ... — the interactions and the limitations of the equipment and materials — the more you will be able to directly influence defect reduction and product yield. Let's take an example: A flexible web coating ...

Converter Industry Events

(News Clips Archive)

December 31, 2010, ... Cooperative, HP, Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Ctr., Orlando, FL; www.dscoop.org 23-24 | Principles of Web Handling, Sensor Products, Hilton Charlotte Executive Pk., Charlotte, NC; www.seminarsforengineers.com ...

Art Yerecic

(Trends/Management)

May 31, 2010, ... of networking with industry peers. Is there one association that is particularly helpful? We network with other narrow web converters at the Tag & Label Mfrs. Assn. The TLMI Ratio Study has been ...

Driving Speed

(Drives/Motors)

April 30, 2010, ... expenditures, and improve throughput, while boosting productivity. Improved Web Tension Initially, the machine had four different motors with analog drives and controls, each with their own wiring ...

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 ...