Roll Handling
- ARMOR and IIMAK Join Forces
- (News | New Products)
- October 06, 2021, ... (Americas, Asia and Europe), and nearly twenty slitting sites. ARMOR purchased IIMAK from its controlling shareholder ACON Investments, L.L.C. (“ACON”). This deal has been conducted with support from ...
- Ranpak Makes Strategic Investment in Creapaper, Innovative German Leader in Environmentally-Sustainable Grasspaper
- (News | New Products)
- October 04, 2021, ... and JS Capital among our shareholders. Nine years ago, I started grasspaper with the vision to slow down the plastic avalanche rolling over our planet and to save trees from becoming toilet paper. Now ...
- Trexel and Bockatech Partner to Increase Benefits and Scope of Foamed Packaging Applications
- (News | New Products)
- October 03, 2021, ... are made by injecting a gas laden melt (typically polypropylene) into a mold quickly at high pressure. The mold is opened almost immediately after filling. Expansion is controlled by skins, formed on the ...
- Non-Contact Laser Gauges Pave the Way for Higher Accuracy Length and Speed Measurements at Converting Plants
- (Slit)
- September 29, 2021, Precision speed and length measurements are critical for controlling manufacturing production costs and improving process control. Precision speed and length measurements are critical for controlling ...
- Flex Films to Launch Metallic Polyester Ultra-High Barrier Film ‘F-UHB-M’ for Aluminum Foil Replacement
- (Coating/Laminating)
- September 26, 2021, Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of flexible packaging giant UFlex, is set to launch its new avant-garde patented BOPET high barrier film Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm ...
- Flexible Packaging Machinery: Solutions for Change
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- September 15, 2021, ... standup / zipper pouches on-line from pre-printed rollstock. This system will enable packagers to package in-house utilizing economical rollstock as an alternative to more expensive pre-made bags. Spouted ...
- BriskHeat Announces Launch of DHI Drum Immersion Heaters
- (News | New Products)
- September 14, 2021, BriskHeat, a leading provider of surface and immersion heating products, controllers, and insulators, announced it has launched its new DHI Drum Immersion Heaters. BriskHeat, a leading provider of ...
- Epson to Showcase SurePress UV Digital Label Press at Label Congress 2021
- (News | New Products)
- September 14, 2021, ... its proprietary Epson clear digital varnish ink, in booth #37. Digital varnish is easily controlled in the artwork and can be applied over white and CMYK inks during a single pass through the press to ...
- Going the Distance with Utah PaperBox’s Trim Removal Solution
- (News | New Products)
- September 09, 2021, A leading manufacturer of custom die-cut packaging based in Salt Lake City, Utah PaperBox (UPB) had become intimately familiar with trim and waste removal issues. A leading manufacturer of custom die-cut ...
- In the Spotlight: MAMATA
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- September 09, 2021, ... at 425 CPM mechanical speeds. We upgraded our pouch machines to 250 cpm mechanical speeds. We enhanced our split draw roll machines to do eCommerce bags in two lanes at high speeds with increasing demand ...
- Smart Moisture Measurement Technology Continually Optimizes Product and Process Quality for Pulp/Paper Processing
- (Flexpack)
- September 08, 2021, ... can utilize smart sensor design and enable measurement without connection to controllers, PCs, or other cumbersome I/O devices. These connections enable local process control and remote integration, and ...
- Pregis Invests Additional $32 Million in Blown Film Extrusion Facility
- (News | New Products)
- September 06, 2021, Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective and flexible packaging solutions, is announcing an additional $32 million investment in blown film extrusion technology Pregis, a leading global ...
- Boost Folding-Gluing Efficiency with the New SPEEDPACK Automatic Packer from BOBST
- (News | New Products)
- September 02, 2021, Bringing new levels of automation and productivity to folding-gluing lines, BOBST has unveiled its latest breakthrough innovation for the packaging industry – the SPEEDPACK. Bringing new levels of ...
- Choosing Right: Laser Die Cutting Vs. Rotary Die Cutting
- (News | New Products)
- August 29, 2021, Precision vs. durability? Cost vs. quick run capabilities? By Dave Grenwis, Marketing Manager at Delta ModTech Precision vs. durability? Cost vs. quick run capabilities? When comparing laser die ...
- UFLEX Unveils Breakthrough Set of Products & Solutions
- (News | New Products)
- August 29, 2021, ... quarter, is designed for side pasting and inner liner pasting in cartons and can be used on all standard nozzle/roller applicators. This adhesive is recommended on various laminated substrates like BOPP, ...
- Siemens Introduces New Servo Drive System Simplifying Motion Control for Machine Builders
- (News | New Products)
- August 22, 2021, ... via motion technology objects in Simatic S7-1500 controllers. They are connected to higher-level controllers via Profinet and are quickly and easily programmed by automatic motor parameterization and one-button ...
- FLEXcon Expands Eco-Friendly Packaging Product Line
- (News | New Products)
- August 22, 2021, ... or closures. Wide web rolls are available from Quick-Ship inventory in 76-inch masters. Custom width rolls are available from FLEXcon’s FLEXchoice™ program where customers can order the sizes and quantities ...
- Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control
- (News | New Products)
- August 19, 2021, ... several ways, including: adjusting the speed of the coating application roll(s); adjusting the speed of the coating delivery pump; adjusting the speed of the web processing line; adjusting the ...
- Unscramble and Accumulation with Binary Rotary Tables
- (News | New Products)
- August 17, 2021, ... are supplied with an enclosed cabinet and typically variable speed controls, using either DC or VFD controllers. Multi-Conveyor’s standard rotary table sizes are 36 inches, 48 inches and 60 inches in diameter. ...
- Roundtable Q&A: Static Control
- (Static Elimination)
- August 08, 2021, ... with uncontrolled static electricity, leading to maximizing output and profits. Coldren: High static levels negatively impact quality, productivity and safety and can occur with all varieties of presses ...
- Best Practices: Corona Treating Pretreated Films Prior to Converting
- (Flexpack)
- August 01, 2021, ... will work best for your application? Most converters use High Definition corona generated by high-powered ceramic electrodes and a proprietary ground roll covering that is effective at treating both conductive ...
- AIMCAL R2R USA Conference / SPE FlexPackCon 2021
- (Upcoming Conference News)
- August 01, 2021, The AIMCAL R2R USA Conference will last 5 days and have over 60 presentations. The AIMCAL R2R USA Conference will last 5 days and have over 60 presentations. From October 17-21, taking place in Orange ...
- CBS Printing Forge Ahead with UV LED System Retrofit
- (News | New Products)
- July 28, 2021, ... combi rollers. “We looked at a few UV systems from various suppliers, but eventually we settled on GEW for two key reasons. We had heard favorable reports about them from others in the industry, but ...
- The Benefits and Potential of Anilox Control
- (Surface Prep)
- July 25, 2021, ... print quality lies a fundamental issue – cleaning the anilox, safely, fully and consistently. Flexo’s new paradigm is “Anilox Control”- ensuring the roll is used in such a way to deliver the very best ...
- ONECode - A new simplified range of solvent-based inks and coatings for European Flexible Packaging converters
- (News | New Products)
- July 21, 2021, ... the new ONECode portfolio. While the launch of the ONECode range is rolling out now across Europe, further global regions supplied by Flint Group, including Latin America, North America and others will ...
- Maintenance: The Key to Keeping Your Corona Station in Full Production
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- July 18, 2021, ... alcohol. It’s a good cleaning agent and evaporates quickly. Also, ensure that the roller that the material sits on is clean from debris. An uneven surface, or a surface with a buildup of contaminants will ...
- Paul Sacotte Announced as New General Manager at 3DT LLC
- (News | New Products)
- July 18, 2021, 3DT LLC is pleased to announce that Paul Sacotte has been promoted to general manager. 3DT LLC is pleased to announce that Paul Sacotte has been promoted to general manager. Prior to the promotion, ...
- Davis-Standard to Promote Range of Technology at Converter’s Expo
- (News | New Products)
- July 08, 2021, ... coater enables quick web change-over, a fast-sleeve change system without breaking the web, and increased productivity. Unwinds are built with a reliable high-speed splice for reduced waste, stub roll ...
- Davis-Standard to Market Fabric Coating Innovation at Techtextil North America
- (News | New Products)
- July 08, 2021, Davis-Standard, LLC will promote the company’s extensive fabric coating portfolio at booth #1615 during Techtextil North America on August 23 – 25, in Raleigh, N.C. Davis-Standard, LLC will promote ...
- Properly Select a Web Guide for Your Operation
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- June 30, 2021, Web guide selection and installation tips Web guide selection and installation tips By Aravind Seshadri, President Roll-2-Roll Technologies LLC Correct selection and installation of web guides ...