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Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, ... low tension. Note the wide array of settings where the process can be configured. Tension and nip work together. Note that figure 3 is specific to one drum diameter, drum to web COF, and web COF. The ...

Martin Automatic to exhibit at ICE-Europe, Stand 1846

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2023, ... seal, combined with different web cutting mechanisms. Martin Automatic technology provides non-stop solutions on webs from 20mm to 4500mm wide and is capable of handling all types of material that is ...

ePS CONNECT: a Springboard for Success in 2023

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 20, 2023, ... ability to integrate with a wider range of hardware and enabling technology partners, ePS is in a stronger position than ever to support our customers as they face these challenges head on. Whether it’s ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... units of pli. The three curves represent high, medium and low tension. Note the wide array of settings where the process can be configured. Tension and nip work together. Figure 3 WOT Graph Note: ...

FOX IV Appointed Eclipse Distributor

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2023, FOX IV Technologies has announced that it has been appointed a North American distributor of Eclipse Label Finishing Systems. FOX IV Technologies has announced that it has been appointed a North American ...

Q&A: Paul Lembo of New Era Converting Machinery

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... needs. New Era has a great deal of experience with coating, laminating, calendering and drying systems for a wide variety of environments, with a customer base spanning most industries which handle materials ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... functional and aesthetic properties in final products. This facilitates use of UV processes across a wide range of printing, coating and converting applications. Examples are highlighted in Table 1.  ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... Embedded Electronics, Foam and Panels from SOFTAL Corona & Plasma Surface treatment technology has been widely used for decades to modify substrates’ surface energy for improved adhesion of inks, lacquers, ...

SOMA releases next-generation Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, slitters

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... slitters. The SOMA Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret are top of the line, high performance servo-driven slitters that offer printers and converters maximum efficiency at high speeds with a wide range ...

HOW TO: Mark Defects Safely and Automatically

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 06, 2022, ... electronics, automotive, films, tapes, non-wovens, healthcare and hygiene products and more. With almost two thousand installations worldwide, Novation’s equipment has marked hundreds of millions of defects. ...

HOW TO: Know When It’s Too Late to Buy QC Equipment

(Surface Prep)

November 06, 2022, ... that you must fix the problem or lose their business. BST North America manufactures a wide assortment of products that are designed to mitigate any future QC issues you may encounter, such as web guiding ...

New Era Battery Q&A

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2022, ... needs. New Era has a great deal of experience with coating, laminating, calendering and drying systems for a wide variety of environments, with a customer base spanning most industries which handle materials ...

Toray’s Commitment to Innovation Helps Forge the Future of Flexible Packaging

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 10, 2022, ... century, aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, and is using its expertise as a materials innovator to make life better for people worldwide. Packaging and label film technologies that will be featured ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... is often referred to as Interlayer Pressure (ILP). (Refer to the graph.) A soft roll will display an S-shaped ILP (blue line). ILP peaks at the core and will have a wide plateau through the middle of ...

AIMCAL Announces Name Change, Rebranding

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... and a spirit of cooperation between member companies worldwide.” To support the emphasis on training, AIMCAL has hired Alex Nevels as Director of Education. He will create new training courses and build ...

TAPPI European PLACE Conference Offers Valuable Educational and Networking Opportunities

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... Emeritus, Technical University of Munich. Dr. Langowski is widely respected for his research and vast knowledge in the areas of food packaging and processing. As global awareness increases on the future ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... is often referred to as Interlayer Pressure (ILP). (Refer to the graph.)  A soft roll will display an S-shaped ILP (blue line). ILP peaks at the core and will have a wide plateau through the middle of ...

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 ...

Trends in the Pressure Sensitive Label Market

(Bag Pouch)

September 18, 2022, ... since then worldwide. Specifically, in 2021, North America saw an 18 percent growth in marketing demands for labels. This differs, however, from Asia which experienced a 45 percent market share. Meanwhile, ...

Phoseon Technology Showcases Nexus ONE™ UV LED Curing Systems at Labelexpo Americas 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 06, 2022, ... 13-15. It is the world's largest event for the label and package printing industry. It will present a wide variety of industry-related equipment for label, screen and inkjet printers, manufacturing machinery, ...