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Coating on Trial

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, ... process transients that may occur in a fast-moving web.  For instance, process variables such as axial dimensional stability, coating thickness, lamination quality and the quality of wind up of the finished ...

BOBST Launches NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR

(News | New Products)

April 27, 2020, ... nip for quality and process inspection without stopping the machine. NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR standard web widths range from 1000 to 1500 mm - others are available on request – and speed is up to 450 m/min. ...

Is Gravure Coating Right for You?

(Coatings)

February 09, 2020, ... a realistic assessment of how well a given product will run on a gravure coater. Gravure refers to the use of engraved rolls to control how much coating is delivered to the web.  Figure 1 shows common ...

Corona Treating System

(Corona, Flame, Plasma)

January 02, 2020, ... roller system, the electrode is bare metal and the grounded roller is covered with a dielectric coating.  This is the original type of corona treatment system and can be used for all types of web materials.  ...

Multiple Surface Winders in Production at Catbridge Machinery’s NJ Facility

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2019, ... winders feature rugged construction and innovative technologies for productivity, roll quality, and versatility. They offer automatic knife positioning, web threading and laser core-placement assists, ...

Roll Diameter Requirements in Converting Processes

(Web Handling)

June 30, 2019, ...  Diameter value does not require spindle or web motion. Disadvantages: •    The roll or wheel must contact the roll, an issue for materials that cannot have surface contact; •    The Lay-on Roll mechanics ...

TeraHertz (THz) Inline Measurement System: Indev-ACT

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2019, ... polymer thickness measurement. The TeraHertz system contrasts with most web gauges that rely on measuring the absorption from an energy source through a product. Instead THz measures the speed of light ...

Precision Slitting Sets Converters Apart

(News | New Products)

March 06, 2019, ... facility. For example, a specialty tape can incorporate a release liner, adhesive and exterior layers with printing between layers, barrier properties and more. WEB HANDLING PLAYS A KEY ROLE According ...

NDC Technologies to Showcase Unique Augmented Reality Experience of Complete Measurement System at ICE USA

(News | New Products)

February 20, 2019, ... Booth 611 at ICE USA 2019 (Louisville, KY), will get the opportunity to navigate, explore and interact with a virtual, life-size gauging and control system measuring a moving converted web product. NDC ...

The Mosaica Group Expands into Manufacturing with Converting Equipment

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2019, ... Converting Equipment & Services, LLC. The company’s expertise focuses on challenges in web handling that include slitting, sheeting, core cutting, impulse sealing, unwinding, rewinding, laminating and ...

Jemmco, LLC Expands Product Offerings on New e-Commerce Site

(News | New Products)

January 28, 2019, Jemmco, LLC recently announced its new website now offers more of its extensive product line for purchase online at jemmco.com. Jemmco, LLC recently announced its new website now offers more of its ...

The Mosaica Group Expands into Manufacturing with New Converting Equipment

(New Products)

December 11, 2018, ... price.” The Mosaica Group invested in the duplex slitter rewinder through Pinnacle Converting Equipment & Services, LLC. Their expertise focuses on challenges in web handling that include slitting, sheeting, ...

Will it Process?

(Extrusion Coating)

December 11, 2018, ... increases the risk of web breaks. A variation in the thickness or non-uniformity in the transverse directional profile can affect various converting processes. In coating for instance, particularly when ...

Static Beat | Static Control for Nip Rollers

(Static-Beat)

December 03, 2018, A nip roller can deposit a lot of static. Put a static dissipator exiting a nip facing the web surface that touched the polymer nip roller. By Kelly Robinson Nip rollers are common because they provide ...

High-End Paper Production: Coating System Uses Pneumatic Control

(Print)

November 04, 2018, ... the paper web. The AV03 controls not only cylinders and pumps, but also single solenoid axial valves to open and close the respective channels on the ink containers. Furthermore, shut-off valves and pressure ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 11, 2018, ... by Tom Bezigian) Cast film lines differ from blown film lines in that the die is flat instead of round, the web is cooled with a chill roll instead of an air ring, and the web is transported horizontally ...

Coating Matters | Rigid Panel Coating with Slot Die Equipment

(Coating/Laminating)

August 29, 2018, ... very light coat weights (less than 1 mil or 25.4 microns), curtain coating should be considered.  For curtain coating, the critical calculation of success is the Weber number.  No heavy math is required, ...

Process Sensors Launches Profiling System

(Controls)

June 02, 2018, The Guardian-HD Web Profiling System measures moisture and coating thickness in harsh environments MILFORD, MA | Process Sensors Corporation announces the introduction of the Guardian-HD Web Profiling ...

Converting Outlook | Flexo Is On The Go For 2018

(Flexography)

May 14, 2018, ... and high-quality, colorful results. For example, today’s water-based inks mean that moisture measurement and control are critical in-process as well as during windup where the web requires adequate dryness ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 2

(Coating Matters)

May 07, 2018, ... backing roll, fluid delivery system and slot die positioner all provide some functionality to the success of adhesives coating. In addition, the web handling, tension control and stability of the roll-to-roll ...