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Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Coating/Laminating)

April 14, 2024, Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. Tension is the first thing we must get right. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Web tension is arguably the ...

Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right

(Converting Expert)

April 08, 2024, Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Web tension is arguably the most important parameter for any web process.  ...

Do Not Ruin a Good Thing... Practice Good Static Control in Slitting

(Static-Beat)

January 14, 2024, ... are (1) to deliver static-free product to customers and (2) to minimize air-borne debris deposition on the slit web. Slitting can generate a large amount of slitter debris; particles and slivers that break ...

Do Not Ruin a Good Thing... Practice Good Static Control in Slitting

(Surface Prep)

November 12, 2023, ... goals are (1) to deliver static-free product to customers and (2) to minimize air-borne debris deposition on the slit web. Slitting can generate a large amount of slitter debris; particles and slivers ...

The Turning Point in Alufoil Roll Converting: ROTOMAC presents its latest groundbreaking innovation

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2023, ... ICEBREAKER series include: Automatic adjustment to web width Automatic setng to core length Highly robust and precise turret unit Extensive HMI with advanced diagnostics Reduced energy consumption ...

IMS TECHNOLOGIES Presents ROTOMAC Revolutionary ICEBREAKER 167

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2023, The first machine in the world that produces coreless alufoil rolls will be unveiled at interpack 2023. The first machine in the world that produces coreless alufoil rolls will be unveiled at interpack ...

Winding: Part 5

(Web Handling)

April 16, 2023, ... customer. Seven common defects will be presented here based on severity. Tacky webs tend to block. Narrow slits tend to dish. Slick webs tend to telescope. Larger rolls tend to be floppy. High loft webs ...

Winding Part 5: Solutions for Common Wound Roll Defects

(Converting Expert)

April 03, 2023, ... Seven common defects will be presented here based on severity. Tacky webs tend to block. Narrow slits tend to dish. Slick webs tend to telescope. Larger rolls tend to be floppy. High loft webs will experience ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, This is Part 1 in a three-part series addressing what web properties are important. Parts 2 and 3 will discuss testing and applications. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC This is ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2022, This is Part 1 in a three-part series addressing what web properties are important. Parts 2 and 3 will discuss testing and applications. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC This ...

DualSTAR Sets New Standards with Dual Inspection Solution for Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2022, Innovative market first Combined inspection system for unprinted and printed web materials Innovative market first Combined inspection system for unprinted and printed web materials Optimizing workflows ...

Taking Control of Static

(Surface Prep)

February 13, 2022, ... higher on the list charges positively after it touches and separates from a material lower on the list. For example, when a polypropylene web touches an aluminum idler roller, which is typically covered ...

Quick Roller Alignment Check

(News | New Products)

August 20, 2020, ... problems. Misalignment as small as 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) can lead to web wrinkles. Troublesome equipment errors are usually invisible to the unaided eye. To detect, correct and maintain good roller alignment ...

Static Control for Flexographic Printing

(Flexography)

July 05, 2020, Control static to prevent sparks where the printed web exits the central impression drum. Control static to prevent sparks where the printed web exits the central impression drum. By Kelly Robinson ...

New Coating Technology Providing Real Solutions in Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

June 07, 2020, ... of many production and quality issues within flexible packaging leading to: Drag / slippage / wrinkles; Web breaks; Roller surface defects created from knife cuts; Web substrate defects; and ...

Flexible Packaging Labels: Designing, Disclosing, Adhering all Merit Attention

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2019, ... content off the label and on to a website or other platform with ample space for explanations and education. For example, if a manufacturer wants to be doubly sure that “gluten-free” is prominently positioned ...

Slitting Rewinding | Waste Not, Want Not

(Slit)

May 13, 2018, ... speed, product quality, reduced waste and reduced down-time to be achieved. We methodically troubleshoot web issues, such as wrinkles, baggy edges, product consistency, uneven coating, print station coordination ...

FocalSpec Announces Roughness Scanner

(Controls)

June 06, 2017, The MicroProfiler MP 9000 real-time scanner measures on-line surface roughness of webs using company’s Line Confocal Imaging technology CUMMING, GA | FocalSpec, a supplier of high-resolution optical ...

Flexible Packaging | Biodegradables Are From Mars

(Flexpack)

February 06, 2017, ... folds in the webbing. At our second trial, we decided to dry the compound, but that led to it becoming sticky and blocking the drying process. “At our third attempt, we were able to produce the film ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... Web-Coated Product of the Year Award, named in honor of the late Peter Rigney, former publisher of Paper, Film and Foil Converter and long-time champion of the competition, who passed away in 1997. Unifoil ...