PFFC White Papers/Case Studies
Heat Transfer Roll: Increasing Speed and Reducing Scrap
Today’s manufacturers are looking to increase line speeds and simultaneously reduce product scrap; while managing through increasingly shorter product runs and frequent changeovers.
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Hard Coats: A Look at the Physical and Chemical Properties
When you ask someone about hard coats, chrome plating comes to mind more than any other surface coating. It has been used for many applications where a coating has to stand up to heat, abrasion, and corrosion and is probably the most popular roller surface coating in use today.
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Hardened Rolls: Chilled Iron vs. Hardened Steel
Chilled iron rolls have been the standard for years in the Paper and Rubber industries, while hardened steel rolls have been the standard in the Metals industry and in many Converting applications.
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SEI Laser: innovative solutions for flexible packaging
During the last SEI Laser open house dedicated to digital converting, we met Matteo Maffeis, SEI Laser sales manager for machines dedicated to flexible packaging. He showed us the latest innovations dedicated to flexible packaging converters.
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A Window to Better Packaging
According to Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI), 82 percent of shoppers make their purchases in store, comparing a number of products vying for consumer attention. Gaining prominence on the shelf is paramount. How does one maximize product appeal and steer impromptu choices? One way is through a view of the product in flexible packaging.
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Don't Let Web Contamination Reduce Quality
KELVA's contact and noncontact web cleaning solutions remove debris without damaging webs and are compatible with a variety of materials and sizes. Discover how KELVA web cleaners help increase your product quality and lower maintenance costs.
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The Path to Sustainable Growth
HOW TO GROW YOUR PACKAGING PRODUCTION SUSTAINABLY: THE ADVANTAGES FOR YOU AND YOUR CUSTOMERS WORKING FOR YOU.
COP26, NetZero, the UN SDGs – sustainability is one of the most critical issues of our time, and even in an era in which a global pandemic has dominated news headlines and legislative agendas, sustainability has remained near the very top of the agenda in business, politics, and the media.
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How a Full Lineup of Coatings Can Transform Packaging
COATINGS ENHANCE PACKAGING, ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY, ENGAGE THE SENSES, INCREASE FUNCTIONALITY, CREATE IMPACT
Traditionally, packaging was developed and used primarily for functional purposes, allowing for the storage, transport and protection of everyday goods while only providing a little information.
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Troubleshooting Challenges on Press
The printing process can be complex and problems can sometimes arise. As a leading provider of inks, coatings and other pressroom supplies, Sun Chemical brings over 200 years of experience in the industry. Our experienced technical team has assembled a list of common printing challenges you could be experiencing and the solutions to each of those problems. Click on your printing process below to see the solutions to the printing challenges you may be facing.
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Methods and Design Considerations for the Application of Hot Melt Coatings
- Written by New Era Converting Machinery’s Tom Lombardo and Bob Pasquale.
As the use of hot melt coatings continues to grow and evolve so too have the operating parameters and requirements for applying these coatings. This article covers several of the coating methods currently used to apply hot melts, including a review of the typical operating parameters and conditions for each method. as well as the associated advantages or disadvantages. Additionally, we discuss the critical features that should be incorporated into the design of the application system. Though we touch upon the systems that are used to melt and deliver the hot melts to the coater, we do not cover them in any detail.
