Foil

Another Review of Die Streaks

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 25, 2012, ... to discontinuity in foil or metalized layers, to "baggy" areas which can wreak havoc with eye-marks on converting and packaging equipment.  Obviously, the greater the defect or buildup, the worse the die ...

Flexo Printing | Multiprint Installs Gallus RCS 430

(Label/Tape)

November 07, 2012, ... bulk and bottled in the UK. By using only six colors plus foiling, Multiprint was able to offer the same quality and considerable cost savings compared to the labels that were being produced in Australia ...

Rollprint Technology Adds Brand Security

(Bag Pouch)

November 04, 2012, ... sealant technology for heat-seal applications. The coextrusion-coated sealant can be applied to any thermally stable web including polyester, nylon, and polypropylene, or on any of the company’s ClearFoil ...

PFFC’s Kelly Robinson Named Matteucci Winner for ‘Patent’ Paper

(Coating/Laminating)

October 24, 2012, ... SC | Dr. Kelly Robinson, president of Electrostatic Answers and popular contributor to the Paper, Film & Foil Converter—PFFC website with his “Static Beat” monthly column and “Kelly on Static” blog, receives ...

ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces Conformable Film for Labels

(Film)

October 22, 2012, ... even after the container is repeatedly squeezed. The film is compatible with multiple print technologies including metalized inks, hot stamp and cold foil decoration, and displays excellent clarity and ...

Eastman Polymers Offer Durable Transparency for IMD

(Label/Tape)

October 22, 2012, ... electronics, automotive, and medical devices with the addition of a clear plastic substrate molded behind a decorative film or foil. Company says these clear polymers allow backlighting options that ...

Appleton Core Recycler Can Be Customized

(Green)

October 21, 2012, ... leftover roll material. The scrap material, such as paper, film, foil, plastic, or nonwovens can then be recycled and the core reused. In-stock configurations, the unit can handle rolls to 32 in. dia, ...

Web Handling Q&A on Lateral Web Movement

(Web Handling)

October 18, 2012, ... a question from a long time PFFC and “Web Lines” column reader dealing with lateral movement in a web. My response follows. Q: I have been visiting the Paper, Film & Foil Converter website for many years ...

Sustainability | Q&A with Kyla Fisher

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2012, ... set up to handle degradable materials. Brands are also interested in sustainable package coatings and printing. Holobrite, one of our lines, for example, replaces printing directly on foil or holographic ...

Kodak Line Helps Deter Counterfeiters

(News | New Products)

October 09, 2012, ... into existing printing processes and can be used on a wide range of materials including plastics, foils, corrugated, flexible packaging, and labels. Pocket reader enables brand owners to deploy a discrete ...

PFFC at GraphExpo's CPP Zon

(Yo's Yarns)

October 04, 2012, GraphExpo hosts a CPP Expo Pavilion where converters (and those wanting to become one) can visit Paper, Film & Foil Converter–PFFC. GraphExpo 2012, a Graphic Arts Show Co. production, will grace the ...

Magazine Printer Expands into Packaging with Screen Flexo Device

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2012, ... to the company’s portfolio of capabilities. The P7 press allows Publishers Label-Pak to print up to 10 colors, emboss, rotary screen and cold foil on a wide variety of substrates in sizes up to 17 x 24 ...

Printing, Converting, and Material Innovations at PACK EXPO International 2012

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... It also streamlines manufacturing by eliminating the need for separate lidding and capping processes. The 1-Seal lid provides an air- and water-tight seal without the need for film or foil. The IML process ...

Winding Technology | Now Directly in the Drive

(Controls)

September 19, 2012, ... and unwinding paper and foil is, at first glance, just an inconspicuous part of many industrial production processes. However, when looking at the process in greater detail, it becomes apparent that this ...

Labelexpo Booth #5822: PFFC's Mission Possible H

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2012, PFFC headquarters at Labelexpo Americas 2012 is booth #5822. Meet expert converting columnists, learn about the most comprehensive Buyers Guide, and subscribe to E-Clips e-newsletter. Tarsus Group's ...

Labelexpo Booth #5822: Mission Possible PFFC Headquarters

(Trade Shows)

September 05, 2012, Paper, Film & Foil Converter–PFFC will call booth #5822 its Mission Possible Labelexpo Americas headquarters where you can find answers to your label converting resource needs. Tarsus Group's Labelexpo ...

The FSEA Honors Eye-Catching Winners

(Die-Cutting)

September 03, 2012, The Gold Leaf Awards Competition of the Foil & Specialty Effects Assn. awards top foil stamping, embossing, coating, laminating, die-cutting, and more   TOPEKA, KS | The Foil & Specialty Effects ...

No-Label Look with ExxonMobil Film

(Label/Tape)

September 02, 2012, With lighter weight and compatibility with many surfaces and print methods, ExxonMobil’s Label-Lyte 40LL539 OPP film is suited for many applications HOUSTON, TX | ExxonMobil Chemical introduces Label-Lyte ...

PCT Engineered Systems and Breit Offer Converting Line

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2012, The BroadBeam EB 4-In-1 converting line offers enhancement modes that include coating, laminating, cold foil transfer, and Cast and Cure   DAVENPORT, IA | PCT Engineered Systems, in collaboration ...

Cerutti Adds QuadTech Register Control to its CAPS Make-Ready Capability

(News | New Products)

August 14, 2012, ... of substrate. It easily switches between paper and film or foil modes without having to stop the press. The scanning heads then send corrections through the joint Ethernet Interface, recognizing register ...

Emirates Printing Press Gains Flexibility with Gallus

(Carton Box)

August 08, 2012, ... will use HiDef flexo printing and screen printing modules on the EVA platforms. Other finishing methods such as cold foiling, lamination, hot foil embossing, or rotary hot foil embossing can also be integrated ...

Heidelberg, BASF Report on Printed Electronics Project

(Label/Tape)

August 03, 2012, "Nanostructuring and plastic electronics print platform" joint research project is showing positive results, reports Heidelberg, BASF, and TU Darmstadt   HEIDELBERG, GERMANY | Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, ...

In-Mold Decorating Flaunts Features & Efficiencies

(IML/IMD)

July 31, 2012, ... Gain liquid detergent remains loyal to its SKU color identities employing cold foil that’s cost effective in comparison to expensive custom-colored foils. By overprinting the foils with a special primer ...

Azco Knife Assemblies Give Clean Cuts

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2012, ... and they cut a wide variety of flexible materials including films, foils, paper products, nonwovens, laminates, textile products, and more. Cutting rate is up to 400 cuts/min, with rate governed by air ...

Coating | The Movement Toward Thinner Films and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2012, ... that go into a wide variety of handheld devices, or virtually anything that has a photolithography step to create patterns, thinner foils with thinner coatings are needed to enable features that use less ...

Gietz Shows Its Stuff at drupa

(Carton Box)

July 16, 2012, The FSA 1060 Foil Commander was among the stars of the booth when Gietz celebrated an anniversary as well as its foil stamping technology   GOSSAU, ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND | Gietz celebrated its ...

Coating Matters | Free Span Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

July 16, 2012, ... possibilities associated with the flexibility of the new coating method. As an example, the new world of battery coating requires fluid to be placed on both sides of a foil if the product is going to be ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... 28,000 production-worthy labels in less than 37 minutes.   K Laser Technology (USA) Exhibiting Full Range of Foils K Laser Technology (USA) Co. Ltd. (formerly AMAGIC Holographics) (Booth 1321) will ...

New Mark Andy Showroom Opens in UK

(Label/Tape)

July 10, 2012, ... including rotary screen, foil units, and lamination solutions. The Rotoflex VSI, with exclusive Genesis advanced control system and eDrive 2.0, demonstrates an integrated drive and motion platform for ...

Adflex Installs First KODAK FLEXCEL NX Wide System in the Northeast

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2012, ... pre-print liners, gift wrap, coated and uncoated paper, foils, films, and shrink wraps with all ink types,” noted Kodak’s Dr. John Anderson, Worldwide Packaging Segment manager. “Adflex has used the KODAK ...