Foil

New HD Tension Indicator Developed by Montalvo

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2011, ... PC, or DC/AC or servo drives. It is compatible with most semiconductor strain gauge and foil gauge load cells and the full range of Montalvo load cells. Diagrams showing how the i4-HD indicator works, ...

Fluid Coating & Extrusion Coating: What Is the Difference?

(Adhesive Coating)

November 03, 2011, ... light, etc.). The final construction in a coating application is a cured fluid on a paper, film, or foil--imagine a roll of tape. Extrusion Coating In an extrusion coating application, the fluid is ...

PFFC Relaunch Led by Yolanda Simonsis & YTC Media

(Trends/Management News)

October 18, 2011, In a welcome announcement to former readers and subscribers, the assets of leading industry publication Paper, Film & Foil Converter ™ (PFFC) have been acquired in a management buyout by the new Chicago-based ...

Power Up with the New PFFC!

(Yo's Yarns)

October 18, 2011, That's right. The good news is that Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC) has officially powered up again as of today, October 20th. So, Loyal Readers and Visitors, I welcome you back to power up with us! ...

About Us

(Uncategorized)

October 16, 2011, About Us Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER (PFFC) covers every part of the converting and package printing industry! PFFC is a monthly print & digital publication AND an all-electronic, on-demand, ...

Contact Us Backup

(Uncategorized)

October 16, 2011, Contact Us EDITORIAL AND BUSINESS OFFICES Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER (PFFC) RDG Media, Inc. President: Randy Green PO Box 529 Estero, FL 33929 Phone: 586-227-9344 E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...

Contact Us

(Uncategorized)

October 16, 2011, Contact Us EDITORIAL AND BUSINESS OFFICES Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC) RDG Media, Inc. President: Randy Green PO Box 529 Estero, FL 33929 Phone: 586-227-9344 E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...

New Custom High-Performance Rollstock Program from Rollprint

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2011, ... materials, including easy-open, peelable structures and foil composites for pouches and lidding applications, including medical device, pharma, nutraceuticals, life sciences, and other consumer goods. ...

Inspection: Lighting the Way

(Controls)

August 21, 2011, ...  Key Properties of an Inspection System An inspection system must deliver consistent results when inspecting all packaging substrate types (paper, film, foil, and board). It must be able to inspect the ...

PCR Milked for Flex-Pack

(Flexpack)

August 21, 2011, ... of which the Tyler plant resolved, but not without perseverance and commitment. Most important was to secure a consistent source of clean resin, which the company tells Paper, Film & Foil Converter it ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) laminated to bulk and sealant layers and also can include foil or other barrier layers. At least one brand, St. Charles, MO-based Royal Canin, packs ...

Advanced Labels NW Buys Its 1st HP Indigo WS6000

(Digital)

August 14, 2011, ... treatments they currently utilize on their flexo presses. The finishing line includes flat bed hot stamping and embossing, semi-rotary die-cutting and embossing, cold foil and lamination as well as multiple ...

Nip Roll Modules Offer Precision

(Web Handling)

July 31, 2011, Standard and custom precision, air-loaded nip roll modules are said to allow precise side-to-side gap adjustment, independent of precise pneumatic pressure Standard and custom precision, air-loaded nip ...

UFLEX Expands in Egypt & Poland

(Coating/Laminating)

July 31, 2011, ... on packaging films to attain moisture and gas barrier properties that rival those of aluminium foils and metallized films. The levels of barrier available from ALOX-coated films are claimed far superior ...

Show Preview Narrow Web & Label: Labelexpo Europe Evolves

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2011, ... web suppliers also will introduce label presses, foil embossers, adhesives, software, label stock, and more. PFFC will keep you informed of all the Labelexpo Europe product introductions with special editions ...

Get Stainless Look in Film

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, Company now offers cross-hatch and Tru-Stainless patterns for what is said to be a rich, stainless steel look in a film. Patterns are available with any Company now offers cross-hatch and Tru-Stainless ...

Metallic Color Technology Gets Assist from Anilox Roll Firm

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

July 24, 2011, ... effects using metallic foil.”   Color-Logic offers brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with what is ...

ALOX Coater & CPP Film Line Debuting in Egypt

(Flexpack News)

July 13, 2011, ... oxide on packaging films to attain extremely high moisture and gas barrier properties that rival those of aluminium foils and metallized films. The levels of barrier available from ALOX-coated films are ...

Update on World BOPET Market Trends

(Flexpack News)

July 07, 2011, ... The report is considered a must-read for suppliers of polyester raw materials, extrusion equipment manufacturers, manufacturers of BOPET films and their competitors (including aluminum foil and paper producers), ...

Catching Up with PFFC News

(Trends/Management)

June 30, 2011, ... It's the most comprehensive collection in the converting industry of basic materials (including films, resins, foils, paper, and board); supplies and services; and equipment, accessories, and machinery. ...

Web Lines: Is Wound Roll Pressure Greater Than Tire Pressure?

(Tension)

June 30, 2011, ... the loose and tight extremes of winding. Uncoated papers and foils tend to wind with low internal roll pressure, less than 100 psi. Pressure under a thick gauge band can have pressure 5-50x average internal ...

Brand Security Innovations Technical Report: Tamper Evidence

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... and machinery as well as the complementary consumables). Its patented process of direct holographic embossing onto aluminum foil is particularly suited to blister packs for pharmaceuticals as well as for ...

Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... the use of conventional holographic laminates — up to five times more. The technology, supplied by US-based Breit Technologies but originating from UK company Foiltone Ltd., is a decorative coating ...

Innovation Award to MacDermid

(Prepress)

June 30, 2011, ... reportedly enabling printers to improve print quality and consistency, making flexo more competitive against gravure and offset printing. It can be used on paper, flexible film, foil, paperboard, label ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

June 30, 2011, ... Foiljet Digital 10-pt substrate from Hazen Paper Co., Holyoke, MA, for use with HP Indigo 7000 and 5000 Series digital cut sheet presses. This means Indigo cut sheet presses that use white ink can now ...

Recycle Cores for Many Materials

(Cores)

June 30, 2011, ... materials, including paper, films, and foils, has variable unwinding speeds, and offers an air powered option. Standard models handle rolls to 96 in. wide and 32 in. dia. Appleton Mfg. Div. | 800-531-2002 ...

PFFC Online Buyers Guide Goes LIVE!

(Trends/Management News)

June 15, 2011, Did ya see it, did ya see it? Even better-did you try it? Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC) introduces its Online Buyers Guide providing converter visitors the most comprehensive listing of suppliers ...

In-Mold Competition Deadline Extended

(Label/Tape)

June 08, 2011, ... Label Design • Best Product Family (common style or brand) Winning entries will be honored at IMLCON and IMDCON 2011 on Nov. 16—17, 2011, in Phoenix AZ, and announced in Paper, Film & Foil Converter ...

Webinar on Steam Remoisturization for Paper-Based Labels

(Web Handling)

June 05, 2011, The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators and Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC) are jointly sponsoring a free webinar scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, at 11 A.M. (Eastern) on the subject of ...

Industry Associations

(Uncategorized)

June 01, 2011, ... Technical Assn. (FTA) Bohemia, NY; 631-737-6020; www.flexography.org FlexTech Alliance San Jose, CA; 408-577-1300; www.flextech.org Foil & Specialty Effects Assn. (FSEA) Topeka, KS; 785-271-5816; ...