Drying

Coater Joins Tech Center

(News Clips Archive)

July 31, 2008, ... speeds. It has proven to be an alternative to slot-die coating in certain applications. The Process and Technology Center incorporates all well-known drying and curing technologies currently used in ...

RF Web Dryer Is Eco-Friendly

(News Eclips)

July 22, 2008, Radio Frequency Co. introduces the Macrowave RF Drying System, which is said to provide greater efficiency than conventional convection and infrared systems for the high-speed drying of water-based patterned ...

Paper's Pledg

(Archive)

June 30, 2008, ... or structural performance. It provides outstanding ink holdout for sharp graphics and faster drying time, side-to-side uniformity, and sheet cleanliness, which can help improve productivity and performance ...

Bringing Info On-Site

(News Clips Archive)

June 30, 2008, ... its web handling and converting training seminars and consultants on-site to any company's location. Areas of expertise include heating and cooling of the web, coating, drying, laminating, slitting, winding, ...

Yupo Paper Certified for Indigo

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2008, ...  "When deadlines are tight, YUPOBlue's faster drying time gives printers an edge," said Troy Olson, Yupo's marketing manager. "And because the ink adheres to YUPO's surface, there is little-to-no smearing, ...

Short-Run Labels: An Alternative View

(Archive)

June 17, 2008, ... data, for exact image carriers to print in a precise and consistent fashion. New ink formulations no longer are dependent on process or drying, opening the door for multi-process printing. Servo-driven ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

May 31, 2008, ...  MEGTEC Systems | 800-558-2884 | www.megtec.com PFFC-ASAP 406 IR System Keeps Dust Out The Quik Dry IR drying system features a patented, high-velocity air management system. Chamber is pressurized ...

Coating Provides Superior Printing of Plastic on HP Indigo Presses

(News Eclips)

May 29, 2008, ... components or other sheets, resulting in less downtime and fewer torn blankets; a reduction in static build up; faster drying; and the ability to repel fingerprints and other contaminants. Extreva CS3 ...

Web Handling, Consulting Services Offered On-Site

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2008, ... Areas of expertise include heating and cooling of the web, coating, drying, laminating, slitting, winding, tension control, and alignment, among others. All of Seminars For Engineers’ instructors are ...

Dr. J. Keith Good to Keynote Applied Web Handling Conference

(News | New Products)

May 11, 2008, ... troubleshooting, drying, simulation, controls, registration, noncontact measurement, rollers, and spreading. Participants also may register for a special, half-day short course, Winding: Equipment, Mechanics ...

The Flexo Process: Be Careful

(Flexography)

April 30, 2008, ... of stronger inks require the use of slower evaporating solvents to avoid drying in the anilox and on the plate after impression. Roto and litho print from a plane surface, whereas in flexo printing ...

Elegance & Speed

(Label/Tape)

April 30, 2008, ... and three gravure stations — one at the beginning and two at the end, says Micha Noah, R&D manager. Reportedly, the offset stations allow the use of fast-drying UV offset inks and feature special sleeves ...

Drupa New Product Digest

(Magazine)

April 30, 2008, ... paper is for use on offset printing presses. Said to offer superior printability and fast drying time, and it can be used with standard inks. Material is suited for use on all offset printing presses as ...

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. ...

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 ...

Thermal Processing Technology

(Archive)

March 02, 2008, Koch offers four technology options for curing, baking, drying, preheating, degassing, dehydrating, aging, sterilizing, annealing, and more. EVANSVILLE, IN | Koch offers four technology options for curing, ...

Environmental Honors

(Green Converting)

February 29, 2008, ... is achieved without interstation drying, no solvent recovery system or incineration is necessary when using the inks in normal printing operations. (For more on WetFlex technology, see PFFC, October 2007, ...

Buyers & Suppliers: Can We Dance?

(Web Handling)

February 29, 2008, ... will be the integrator, such as when purchasing coating, drying, and web handling equipment from different suppliers. The converter assumes more responsibility in exchange for holding on to proprietary ...

Fundamentals for Converters

(News | New Products)

February 25, 2008, ... machine alignment, coating methods, drying and dryers, roller applications, and defect control and measurement. Slitting and rewinding fundamentals will cover best practice techniques for paper, film, ...

Nukote Adds Pilot Coater

(News Clips Archive)

January 31, 2008, ... slot die, wire rod, gravure, or reverse roll coating methods. The coater features both oven drying and chill roll features with laminating capabilities. With the new line, the division now has six lines ...

Plying the Trade

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2008, ... released upgraded version. It can be used for solvent-based, water-based, or solventless adhesives. Blatt says it is fitted with an very efficient drying system composed of two sections and an extremely ...

Property Control

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2008, ... to apply coating uniformly — as well as physical defects and final coating quality — all depend upon the properties of the coating solution. The solution properties also will affect drying behavior, the ...

Coating & Laminating Services Directory 2008

(Archive)

January 31, 2008, Company; Address; Contact; Website Web Type Coating Type Drying/Curing Other Capabilities Available Coating or Laminating Processes and Widths (in.) ISO How to View this Directory: The PFFC 2008 ...

AIMCAL Launches New Converting School

(News | New Products)

January 21, 2008, ... topics will be held in 2008: Coating Solution Process Technology. Extrusion Coating, Web Coating and Drying. Web Handling and Converting. Winding: Machines, Mechanics and Measurements. Web Processing ...

Custom Coating Solutions

(News | New Products)

January 21, 2008, ... use. The line can accommodate solvent, aqueous, and hot-melt coatings using slot die, wire rod, gravure, or reverse roll coating methods. The coater has both oven drying and chill roll features with laminating ...

Be a Mentor a New Year's Resolutio

(Editorial)

December 31, 2007, ... industry. A series of 19 sessions will focus on productivity enhancement within a framework of six courses, including Coating Solution Process Technology; Extrusion Coating; Web Coating & Drying; Web ...

Get a Grip: Driving Your Web

(Archive)

December 31, 2007, ... into coating, tension in the drying process, and winding tension, respectively. The four zones are separated by (see how I avoid the verb “isolated” here) three intermediate driven sections. The options ...

Products

(New Products)

December 31, 2007, ... 402 Air Knife Is Quiet, Precise The 48-in. Super Air Knife for blowoff, drying, and cooling applications provides wide surface coverage, offering an efficient way to clean webs or conveyors. Sound ...

PFFC Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities Directory

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, Is there a problem with your process? Fix it! These technical facilities stand ready to help. Adherent Laboratories 3804 Dunlap St. North, St. Paul, MN 55112; 651-247-3364; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; ...

Radiant Energy Inaugurates Pilot Coating Line

(Archive)

November 25, 2007, ... coatings and capable of handling roll diameters of 24 inches and web widths up to 26 inches. A variety of heating technologies is available in the drying stage, including infrared (gas or electric), infrared ...