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Green Is Global

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... is its lighter weight — a key attribute today. The whole packaging industry is moving to lighter-weight containers and thinner label materials to save time and costs. For the converter, thinner materials ...

Conserve Energy

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... following process operating conditions: Line Speed | 1,000 fpm; Substrate | 0.004-in. PET; Web Width | 60 in.; Dry Coat Weight | 10 gsm; Solids Content | 50% for water-based case; 25% for solvent-based ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

October 31, 2008, ... www.superblue.net PFFC-ASAP 408 Inks Low in VOCs EcoTech process color inks are low in petroleum solvents/VOCs (less than 3% by weight) and rich in renewable vegetable oils (more than 45%). Said to ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

August 31, 2008, ... Roll North America division of Avery Dennison Corp. reports the expansion of its flexible packaging cosmetic web offering. Designated Cosmetic Web Light, the lightweight, polyester-faced laminated pouch ...

New Product Digest

(New Products)

August 31, 2008, ... coupled with a durable, high performance, lightweight aluminum tube to produce an integrated sensing roll. Company says roll fits virtually any application and features flexible mounting options. Comes ...

Packaging Buzz at Drupa Was Large - Very Large

(Carton Box)

July 31, 2008, ... impact on three areas: Faster makereadies Digital integration has a significant impact on makeready time. The latest VLF technologies recognize factors such as paper weight and size and are designed ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

May 31, 2008, ... Shafts Safely The Bulldog medium-weight, low-profile Shaft-Lok shaft holder system for unwind and rewind rolls has no pinch points, which is said to offer a high level of worker safety. Designed for loads ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Label/Tape)

April 30, 2008, ... control system; and lightweight sleeve tooling. Production speeds are to 600 fpm; maximum web width is 16 or 24 in.; repeat length is 10-20 in. Options available. W.R. Chesnut Engineering | 800-746-7878 ...

Drupa New Product Digest

(Magazine)

April 30, 2008, ... well as UV inkjet printers. Available in a wide range of weights and is resistant to water, tearing, and UV light. Visit Hall 7, Stand 7.OC. Agfa Materials | +32 3 444 80 15 | www.agfa.com PFFC-ASAP ...

Conference Makes Green the Goal

(Green Converting)

March 31, 2008, ... at H.J. Heinz Co., gave a second keynote speech. In addition to agricultural sustainability programs related to growing tomatoes around the world, Heinz has lightweighting projects underway for packaging ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

March 31, 2008, ... printing head achieves accurate adhesive coating weight and a four-stage, hot air drying system results in full cure. Material thickness can range from 12-350 microns, with a maximum web width of 13¾ in. ...

What's New Product

(Magazine)

March 31, 2008, ... PFFC-ASAP 400 Measurement Tools Offered On-line measurement solutions for coat weight, coating thickness, and moisture include IR sensors to measure coat weight or moisture directly as well as differential ...

Experience Speaks: Ryan Madigan

(Experience Speaks)

March 31, 2008, Chief Operating Officer of Master Packaging Management style | Flexible Hobbies | An active lifestyle running, exercise, weights, golf, etc. How did you Chief Operating Officer of Master Packaging Management ...

Drupa Tour Explores Inkjet and Toner Technologies

(News | New Products)

March 27, 2008, ... fast drying time. Available in a range of weights, Synaps can be used in harsh outdoor environments. Pressroom supplies making their Drupa debut include CtP Plate Cleaner, an environmentally friendly ...

How To Choose the Best Adhesive System

(Archive)

March 25, 2008, ... research in this field, while still capturing the technology’s lower costs, certain performance characteristics are disguised by the use of higher coat weights, sometimes exceeding 0.004-in. (4 mils) in ...

Metal Is in the Mix

(Metallizing)

February 29, 2008, ... a tri-laminate construction and a lighter weight that reduces shipping costs and offers operational advantages since it's easier to pull up and release. Surf's Up! Windsurfers can show off in best form ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

February 29, 2008, ... and mild solvent inks and printers. KAPCO Graphic Products | 800-791-8963 | www.kapco.com PFFC-ASAP 409 Less Weight, More Control Carbon fiber rolls reportedly provide exacting performance in applications ...

February Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box)

January 31, 2008, ... (FBA) and TAPPI recently released the biennial Productivity and Waste Survey. The survey contains a summary report for converting equipment; detailed reports for converting equipment, basis weight, and ...

Opacity & White Ink

(Print)

December 31, 2007, ... needs to be gained on the relationship among white ink appearance, print properties, and the amount and cost of ink being applied. The above graph shows how opacity readings change with coating weight ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... and liquid packaging. These two key markets are driving the continuing growth of extrusion coating, as environmental concerns encourage the use of packaging that is lightweight, user-friendly, and recyclable. ...