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A rather narrow-minded view of wide web printing.

(Magazine)

May 31, 1996, Duralam lowers costs and adds efficiencies to its short runs with a narrow version of a wide web press from PCMC.In business for nearly 30 years, Duralam Duralam lowers costs and adds efficiencies to its ...

New measurement technology improves web control.

(Magazine)

January 31, 1996, ... transducer to achieve more reliable tension measurement, reportedly resulting in improved machine performance, application range, and productivity. Tension control has become an essential part of web ...

Idler rolls respond to web movement

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, The company's line of large lightweight idler rolls is designed for use with wide webs in low-tension applications. The low inertia of these precision The company's line of large lightweight idler rolls ...

ARC Honors Award Winners at R2R Conference USA

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2024, ... uses. The Honorable Mention in the Technology of the Year competition went to Maplesoft for its MapleSim 2024 advanced modeling software that simulates the physical response of web material as it travels ...

ROTOCON Appointed Distributor of DYM Machinery Unwinders and Rewinders in South Africa

(Slit)

October 21, 2024, ... company DYM Machinery’s nonstop unwinder and rewinder machines in South Africa. The partnership was confirmed on DYM Machinery’s stand at Labelexpo Americas 2024. Designed for narrow and mid-web label ...

Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 06, 2024, ... the converting industry, and are best suited for specific applications, machines, web tensions and clearances. Different punch cut styles offer distinct advantages, depending on the material and application: ...

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

(Flexpack)

August 11, 2024, ... files for an extremely fast-running digital press with the least amount of touches — and the fewest changeovers of print stocks? Automating production as much as possible, from a Web2Print or MIS system, ...

Static Eliminators: Solutions for Winders, Unwinders and Slitters

(Static-Beat)

August 04, 2024, ... customer applications. Even small amounts of static charges on webs entering winding rolls can cause problems because rolls store all the charges on the long length of web being wound. Choosing the right ...

Driving Flexibility and Cost Savings With Modular Cutting Assemblies Exploring Alternatives to Inflexible Purpose-built Production Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 21, 2024, ... operation and high-volume web speeds. Despite their benefits, however, these monolithic machines don't serve every application. Low- and medium-volume converting operations, as well as production lines ...

ROTOCON assists TubePac International establish globally competitive tube manufacturing facility

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2024, ... tube manufacturing facility in Johannesburg. Featured equipment in this specialized turnkey project at TubePac is an MPS EF430 fully automated flexo printing press built with multi-web functionalities ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ...  Reducing downtime and maximizing productivity is a key aim for any converter, but the generation of static on production lines poses a major threat to this. With today's high-speed webs, fast-paced operations ...

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... level of the substrate before you start. Then, check it before you print and again before you apply adhesive and again before coating. This checking even applies to the narrow web sector where many of ...

Static Gets Worse at Higher Line Speeds: Keys Toward Maintaining Good Static Control

(Surface Prep)

May 12, 2024, Static charges on webs can cause discharges that can ignite fires, shock operators and damage digital control systems. By Dr. Kelly Robinson, Founder, Electrostatic Answers Static charges on webs ...

HOW TO: Dual Layer Plasma Release Coatings for Curing Oven Rollers

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... Web defects, inconsistent tension, and buildup on roller surfaces are often at the top of the list of causes of these interruptions. Battling these issues can be a monumental task at times. Most web ...

Re S.p.A. Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation at Drupa

(News | New Products)

April 21, 2024, ... developed to meet the evolving needs of the printing and packaging industry. The focus will be on the launch of ReVision NET, the new state-of-the-art web viewing system designed for print quality control. ...

Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic

(Coating/Laminating)

April 17, 2024, ... thinner than the plastics they replace. Many brand owners are already on their way toward achieving 5 percent or less plastics in their packaging by utilizing extrusion barriers. New mono web coating structures ...

Former Division of the Knox Woolen Mill in Camden Acquired

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2024, Edward H. Best Company has been acquired by Windward Ventures LLC, a Maine-based investment group. Edward H. Best Company has been acquired by Windward Ventures LLC, a Maine-based investment group. ...

What’s In Your Flexible Packaging?

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 11, 2024, Learn more about additives at TAPPI FlexPack PLACE Learn more about additives at TAPPI FlexPack PLACE As consumers and regulatory agencies continue to push for sustainable packaging solutions that ...

The Merits of a Repurposed Slitter Rewinder

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 18, 2024, ... sets from a single master roll. Quality Improvements Finished roll quality improvements can often be addressed by automatically controlling web tension, nip load and the torque output of the winder ...

LAEM IMS – Slitting and rewinding solutions always keeping pace with the evolving needs of the converting industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 12, 2024, LAEM IMS is a manufacturer of slitter rewinders established in 1972 that has grown significantly to become a key player in the design and manufacturing of equipment LAEM IMS is a manufacturer of slitter ...