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Marposs Acquires MeSys GmbH, Specialist in Non-Contact, Radiation Free Measurement of Flat Materials

(Coating/Laminating)

May 22, 2023, ... web materials. Through this acquisition Marposs is complementing its existing portfolio of technologies for improving production quality of the Emobility automotive sector with specific new applications ...

Planning, Labs and Trials

(Converting Perspectives)

May 15, 2023, ... specification. The whole effort can include: A particular substrate at a certain width and thickness. It could require a slitting company that handles narrow webs or diameters. Sometimes the trial ...

An OEM Perspective on Industry Changes and Trends

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2023, ... specifications. In machinery we are looking into energy savings, scrap reduction and the ability to handle thinnest webs. Among the contribution of this firm to sustainability we can start with solvent-less ...

Coating Futures in Medical and Wound Management

(Coating/Laminating)

March 19, 2023, ... Slot die is one of many selectable technologies. It is ideal where thin coatings or optically thin coating need to be applied. It is sometimes used to apply fluids or polymer onto continuous web materials ...

Winding: Part 4

(Web Handling)

March 05, 2023, ... specification for each grade. Mill work requirements include core ID and wall thickness, web width, length and roll diameter. They may also include requirements for roll straightness, absence of debris, ...

How a Full Lineup of Coatings Can Transform Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2023, ... PET. The film is then laminated in the usual way to a sealant web of polyethylene. The benefits of this new structure are oxygen-barrier performance up to 10 times better than the previous structure, without ...

The Role of Corona in Flexible Packaging Lamination Requires an Understanding of Filmic Substrates

(Surface Prep)

January 29, 2023, ... tack minimizes the risk of telescoping, so it is not necessary to adjust the web tension and winding profile. Solvent-based adhesive has a longer ‘pot life’ and allows a higher weight of application, ...

A Leader in Printing Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

January 23, 2023, ... many platforms including labels, folding cartons, wide web packaging and other specialty printing markets. The industry leading 1600x1585 dpi native resolution is one of the highest in the industry and ...

Solutions for Silicone Release Coaters

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, ... distributes Rigaku energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) products worldwide. We specialize in benchtop and process elemental analyzers that serve web applications with the ability to perform at-line ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, Improving Adhesion on Thermally Sensitive Materials, Thick Materials, Embedded Electronics, Foam and Panels from SOFTAL Corona & Plasma Improving Adhesion on Thermally Sensitive Materials, Thick Materials, ...

OMNI Systems moves into Prime Labels with Martin Automatic and Mark Andy Technology

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... with a Martin Automatic MBS unwind/splicer, and the order for a second identical configuration, which is due towards the end of 2022.  The latest Mark Andy presses have the 20” (510mm) web width and are ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... a 10” wide web with a thickness of 10 mil. (Target Tension = 8700 psi x 25% x 10” x 0.010” = 218#.)  Adjust Tension Based on Width The benefit of calculating target tension in intrinsic units of N/m ...

Bonding Solutions for the Film and Converting Industries

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2022, ... and Narrow Web – SOFTAL produces corona systems necessary for each of these types of production lines: laminating, printing, cast film, extrusion coating, and labeling. LinearPlasma – Improves surface ...

Achieving Quality and Controlling Costs for Silicone Release Coaters

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2022, ... properties or barriers are not compromised is crucial. Rigaku EDXRF (energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence) technology provides non-destructive coating or composition analysis for web applications. It ...

Sustainable Machinery Performance and Smart Factory Solutions Brought To You By Davis-Standard at K2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

July 24, 2022, ... and needed flexibility for processing various polymers at changing web widths. The motorized deckling adjustment promotes safe operation, and an optional way-encoder reduces waste during product changeover. ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

July 17, 2022, ... web with a thickness of 10 mil. (Target Tension = 8700 psi x 25% x 10” x 0.010” = 218#.) Adjust Tension Based on Width The benefit of calculating target tension in intrinsic units of N/m or PLI is ...

NDC Technologies’ Legacy of Delivering Solutions Continues

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2022, ... as the new SlimTrak II (which I'll talk about a bit later), and the Pro.Net TDi web gauging controller, it provides process vision far beyond that of conventional in-process measurement systems. Users can ...

Static Measurements Guide Problem Solving

(Surface Prep)

May 15, 2022, ... flow in your operation. Use the handheld electrostatic fieldmeter (ESFM) in Figure 1 to read static on a web span midway between two idler rollers. The electrostatic fieldmeter responds to all of the static ...

Pros and Cons of In-line Slitting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

April 17, 2022, ... – Web Handing and Specialty Winding, Davis-Standard Producing quality, shippable rolls directly off your production line can increase productivity, lower manufacturing costs, decrease scrap and shorten ...

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, SOFTAL Offers a Practical Solution for Improving Adhesion on Thermally Sensitive Materials, Thick Materials, Embedded Electronics, Foam, Panels and More. SOFTAL Offers a Practical Solution for Improving ...