Roll Handling

The Evolution of Slitter Rewinders

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

December 19, 2024, ... on material type, roll size and machine capability. In this era, the machine's success was directly tied to the skill of the person running it. The manual input was not only time-consuming but also left ...

New Era Announces New Hires, Promotions

(News | New Products)

December 18, 2024, New Era Converting Machinery has hiredJay W. Roth as senior sales and development engineer and has promoted Ed Schwartz to technical service manager. New Era Converting Machinery has hired Jay W. Roth ...

The Top Seven Causes of Web Wrinkling

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

December 15, 2024, ... problems. New rollers may be a waste of money if machine stands are not aligned properly. Though most machines are aligned when first installed, misalignment can develop later due to vibration, improper ...

Minimizing Waste in Extrusion Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 08, 2024, ... to become fluid. This molten polymer is then extruded through a flat die onto a moving base material, passing through a nip of two counter-rotating rolls. Substrates commonly used typically include paper, ...

Label Tech Boosts Productivity on Mark Andy Evolution Flexo Presses

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2024, ... are 13” (330mm) 8-color machines equipped with full UV curing.  They have been specified with unwind roll lifts and dual frame rewinds, die stations and sheeting units with a conveyor.  In addition, turn ...

Path to Sustainability According to Nordmeccanica

(Coating/Laminating)

December 04, 2024, Facing a unique and epochal evolution, the packaging industry is fully involved in the development of sustainability solutions. Facing a unique and epochal evolution, the packaging industry is fully ...

PACT Lion-X: A New Weapon to Fight Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

(News | New Products)

December 03, 2024, ... thermal runaway (TF), a phenomenon in which a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state caused by extremely high temperatures, which can result in the ejection of toxic gas, shrapnel, ...

VC-Backed Maxterial's H-Max Outperforms Hard Chrom

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2024, ... had successfully coated cold rolling work rolls and sent them to the R&D facility of an unnamed global steel production company. The steel company then subjected the coated roles to a series of extreme ...

GOEBEL IMS Introduces the Automatic Knife Positioning System for RAPID Powered by DIENES

(News | New Products)

December 01, 2024, GOEBEL IMS – a brand of IMS TECHNOLOGIES – announces a new upgrade to the slitter rewinder GOEBEL IMS – a brand of IMS TECHNOLOGIES – announces a new upgrade to the slitter rewinder: the automatic ...

Flexible Packaging for a Convenience-Driven Society

(Coating/Laminating)

November 30, 2024, ... have reduced the trimmed material from a wound roll. This reduction not only minimizes waste but also enhances overall production efficiency. In addition, less complex, versatile adhesive compositions, ...

Meeting the Demands of Medical Grade Labels

(Bag Pouch)

November 24, 2024, High-performance Materials Key in Demanding Industries High-performance Materials Key in Demanding Industries By Amy Donato, PPG Global Platform Director, TESLIN® Products Labels used in medical ...

PAC Strapping Products Introduces STRAPBLASTER™ Technology for Cleaning Debris Buildup for Automated Strapping Machines

(News | New Products)

November 21, 2024, ... a controlled burst of air after each strapping cycle to clean the sealing head and feed areas, ensuring optimal performance and significantly reducing maintenance needs. In a series of rigorous tests ...

Darryl Herbel Joins Flexo Wash as Western Territory Manager

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2024, ... Wash has been helping customers print better. Their products will extend the life of anilox rolls and sleeves, gravure cylinders, flexo plates, flexo plate sleeves, press parts and rotary screens, while ...

APR Releases New and Improved PCR Certification Program The seal of approval for post-consumer recycled plastics

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2024, ... companies, allowing for multi-site certification under one “corporate” certificate. “The new program will be rolled out in phases, beginning with a new standard developed for reclaimers and recyclers, ...

Static Control for Pouch, Bag and Label Lines

(Bag Pouch)

November 17, 2024, ... lines have unique static control challenges. A web is unwound from a master roll, conveyed through a line where one of the steps is chopping the web into individual sheets, pouches or bag. The individual ...

ARC Honors Award Winners at R2R Conference USA

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2024, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) announced the winners of its annual awards program at an Awards Ceremony held during its 2024 R2R USA Conference & Expo. The Association for Roll-to-Roll ...

Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

November 03, 2024, ... functionality with branding. Sachets: Convenience meets portability. Printed roll stock: Streamlining production. Stock bags: Customizable and cost-effective. Advances/Growth in the Flexible ...

Project Management?

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 03, 2024, We live in exciting times where manufacturing technology is advancing faster than ever before. We live in exciting times where manufacturing technology is advancing faster than ever before. Organizations ...

Maxcess International Acquires International Cutting Die to Expand Presence in the Nonwoven Industry and Strengthens Global Tooling Leadership

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2024, Maxcess International, a global leader in innovative products and services for automated web handling applications, has announced the acquisition of International Cutting Die Inc. (ICD) Photo courtesy ...

Pearl Technologies Introduces Value, Performance Rotary Perf Units

(News | New Products)

October 28, 2024, ... grease, or lubricants required for operations. And the interchangeable blades and vertical adjustment provide a range of cut-and-tie variations, while an optional brush roll offers enhanced performance. ...

Laser Cutting for Automating the Cutting Process in Labels & Packaging Applications

(Slit)

October 27, 2024, In the fast-paced world of labels and packaging, precision, efficiency and versatility are paramount. By Steve Leibin, President, Matik, Inc. In the fast-paced world of labels and packaging, precision, ...

MoistTech Corp highlights the IR3000 Moisture Sensors for Pulp and Paper Applications

(News | New Products)

October 23, 2024, ... bonding and facilitating dispersion during processing. For rolled pulp products, the sensors ensure a 5-6% moisture content, while for finished papers, they maintain moisture levels between 2% and 12%, ...

ROTOCON Appointed Distributor of DYM Machinery Unwinders and Rewinders in South Africa

(Slit)

October 21, 2024, ... This results in cost and time saving benefits for printers.” Pascal Aengenvoort, sales director at ROTOCON, said: “DYM’s nonstop roll-changing solutions are a perfect fit for South Africa’s growing print ...

A Look at Meeting Customer Demands

(Bag Pouch)

October 20, 2024, ...  Auto Splicing on Parent/Master Rolls Another innovation in bag-converting equipment is auto-splicing on parent/master rolls. This technology allows automatic film splicing when the parent/master roll ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, Web cleaning is a crucial technology employed across various industrial processes, such as printing, coating, laminating and converting, to ensure the quality and cleanliness of continuous rolls or webs ...

The Balancing Act of Equipment, Labor and Raw Materials

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 13, 2024, Decisions made around equipment selection are wrapped in plans for products where labor and raw materials are major in-puts. By Susan Stansbury Decisions made around equipment selection are wrapped ...

Cortec® Launches EcoSonic® Bubble Film and Bags that Combine Cushioning Packaging with Permanent ESD protection and VpCI® Corrosion Protection Technology

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2024, ... package. And let's not forget the high costs and logistical challenges of climate-controlled warehousing in hot, humid climates. By combining corrosion protection with ESD packaging and bubble wrap, you'r ...

Excellence United for Battery Electrode Converting

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2024, Roll-to-roll technology experts Faustel, from Germantown, Wisconsin, and Jagenberg Converting Solutions, from Hamburg, Germany Roll-to-roll technology experts Faustel, from Germantown, Wisconsin, and ...

Optimize PEM Fuel Cell Loadings with Continuous Monitoring & Control

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2024, ... the fuel cell’s performance and durability. In addition to real-time process control, NEX LS offers advanced roll reporting capabilities for quality records or audit trails. How does NEX LS work? NEX ...

Excelitas Technologies to Highlight OmniCure UV LED Curing Systems for Industrial Manufacturing at the ASSEMBLY Show

(Coating/Laminating)

October 07, 2024, ... will be at booth #645 to discuss featured UV LED curing systems, which help manufacturers achieve controlled and repeatable UV assembly processes for improved product yields and maximum reliability, including: ...