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Every Trick in the Book

(Magazine)

March 31, 2002, AIMCAL rewards the brightest products and the best technologies in its annual competitions as members prove they know just how to use... Every Trick in AIMCAL rewards the brightest products and the best ...

The Unwinding Story

(Magazine)

March 31, 2002, ... features are required, specifically, whether or not automatic splicing is justifiable,” says Jim Ward, VP of light web products at Martin Automatic Inc., Rockford, IL. “Most processes generate a significant ...

Agfa Ships Apogee 3, Renews Enfocus Contract

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2002, GHENT, BELGIUMEnfocus Software recently announced the renewal of its contract with Agfa to include Enfocus technology into Agfa's Apogee workflow solutions. GHENT, BELGIUM—Enfocus Software recently announced ...

Martin Automatic Technical Seminar to Address Various Converting Segment Applications

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2002, ... Products: This session will include technical presentations on "Web Handling for Light Web Products" and "Cost-Benefit Analysis of Spooling," which will be presented in conjunction with contract converter, ...

Products

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February 28, 2002, ... Applications Dover Flexo Electronics, Rochester, NH; 603/332-6150; dfe.com Single disk pneumatic brake for low-torque applications is designed for unwind tensioning on web processing machinery. Capable ...

The Power Savers

(Magazine)

February 28, 2002, With the collaboration of Honle UV Technology and Rotapress (formerly known as Webtron Europe), Barthel GmbH, a label and flexible packaging manufacturer With the collaboration of Honle UV Technology and ...

Coating and Laminating Special Report

(Archive)

February 28, 2002, ... of web breaks, excellent die-cutting surface, excellent profile control, and minimal moisture sensitivity.   Equally important, the surface smoothness of the polyester film makes it an ideal candidate ...

Shaft Collar Decisions Can Be Momentous

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January 31, 2002, ... don't even wind edge waste onto a core; they simply let it fall to the floor and sweep it out at the end of the day. However, to maintain efficiency and accuracy in high-speed web feeding, slitting, ...

Demand for Details and Innovation: FTA Surveys Towel and Tissue Manufacturers

(News | New Products)

January 06, 2002, A non-scientific poll of Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) members engaged in the printing of towel, tissue, and napkin products (nonwovens and disposables) found this type of plant typically employs ...

Products

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December 31, 2001, ... guarantee protection of operating personnel. Features include loading and splicing device for unwind unit; ultra-lightweight dancer roller; individual drives for all web guiding rollers; video camera system ...

Reporter Clips

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December 31, 2001, News from: Avery Dennison, ID Technology, Indigo, Jackstadt GmbH, Label World Inc., Nilpeter, Seal-It Inc., and Zebra. Narrow Web Converting Industry News Label World Wins Co-op Award ROCHESTER, NY, ...

Workhorse Winders Do More Than Ever Before

(Magazine)

November 30, 2001, ... explains. “That means that the geometry of the web path leading to the winding roll stays constant through the entire cycle and doesn't get lost during the transfer. It gives you a better roll.” Down ...

Products

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November 30, 2001, ... and Hoelscher. Spreaders Function at Low Web Tension Pearl Technologies, Savannah, NY; 315/365-3742; fax: 315/365-3433. Spreader bars are used in broad applications to remove wrinkles from webs. Spreaders ...

Indigo-Nilpeter Bring Inline Finishing to Digital Label Printing

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2001, ... now will be available to Indigo customers. They include an interface unit with web-tension and web-guiding controls; digitally controlled or conventional die-cutting and waste rewind; a UV flexo varnishing ...

European Conference Draws Large Audience

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ... Ninth European Polymers, Films, Laminations, and Extrusion Coatings Conference will be in Italy in 2003. Details will be available in this publication and from TAPPI as they become available. “Web Words” ...

New Product Digest

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August 31, 2001, ... co. reports. POUCH EQUIPMENT ADDS SLIDER HCI/Karlville Development USA, Miami, FL; 305/533-1051 The HCI single-web pouch machine can produce bags using the new Minigrip/Zip-Pak® Slider as well as ...

Converting Industry News

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August 31, 2001, ... buildup in the electrode. A clamshell opening provides more than 400-mm access around the base roll for web threading. Hinged access doors also provide access to the treater for electrode gap adjustment. ...

Belt Tracking Problems Require Careful Attention

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August 31, 2001, ... the new and old seam form an X at the exact center of the belt. William E. Hawkins has 30-plus years of process and equipment development in web handling, including experience on all types of converting ...

Products

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July 31, 2001, ... bars on or off via a main operating control panel or remote computer. Static neutralizers control static charges on webs running 2,500 fpm and faster, mfr. reports. Find Defects and Track Waste GrafiKontrol, ...

Slitting Survey

(Magazine)

July 31, 2001, ... in the next 12 months. In other areas: Respondents use shear cut, razor blade, and score cut systems about equally; 71% indicate running roll web widths of greater than 36 in.; production/engineering ...