Face Stocks

Solutions for Guaranteed Adhesion

(Surface Prep)

January 23, 2023, SOFTAL Corona & Plasma manufactures advanced surface treatment systems for foil, film, web, paper, foam and more. SOFTAL Corona & Plasma manufactures advanced surface treatment systems for foil, film, ...

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, ...  By definition any surface winder will have both tension and nip. A surface winder with center wind assist adds torque to the coreshaft. Sophisticated belted reels use all three TNTs to build large rolls ...

ePS CONNECT: a Springboard for Success in 2023

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 20, 2023, ... ability to integrate with a wider range of hardware and enabling technology partners, ePS is in a stronger position than ever to support our customers as they face these challenges head on. Whether it’s ...

At Pharmapack Paris, TekniPlex to Showcase Cleanroom-produced COC Films, Among Other Solutions

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2023, ... and an ultra-flat surface enabling nano-structuring through hot embossing and nano-imprint lithography. This allows ultra-small-sized structures to be replicated in the polymer structure, needed for microfluidic ...

Global Label Manufacturing and Technology Company, Beontag, Secures Loan of €120 Million from Syndicate led by Deutsche Bank

(News | New Products)

January 16, 2023, Beontag – one of the world’s largest manufacturers of self-adhesives and smart tags (such as digital labels, and labeling technology solutions like RFID and NFC) Beontag – one of the world’s largest ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... By definition any surface winder will have both tension and nip. A surface winder with center wind assist adds torque to the coreshaft. Sophisticated belted reels also use all three TNTs to build large ...

SUN Automation Group Announces New Leaders Over SUN625 Product Line

(News | New Products)

January 15, 2023, SUN Automation Group (SUN), a global leader in providing innovative solutions to the global corrugated industry, has announced two promotions within its organization. SUN Automation Group (SUN), a ...

Three Ways Water-Based Primers are Advancing Extrusion Coating Trends in the Flexible Packaging Industry

(Bag Pouch)

January 15, 2023, ... in Paper and Bio-Based Packaging In recent years, compostable materials such as paper and bio-based resins have increased in popularity among extrusion coaters. However, many converters face the same ...

FOX IV Appointed Eclipse Distributor

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2023, ... small equipment footprint, simple interface, cost savings, and fast return on investment.  Both standard speed and high speed finishing units are offered.  With all these advantages, Eclipse label finishing ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, This is Part 5 of our series: Rust to Tech. By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant This is Part 5 of our series: Rust to Tech. While we know that converting and associated industries have made a ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... sheeting, slitting, rewinding and shipping. This keeps work-in-progress goods out of inventory. Finally, UV cured surfaces do not scratch, mar or become damaged when passed through downstream manufacturing ...

Specialty Equipment Installation Report: Rollem International’s Semi-Slitter Kiss Cutting System Automates Slitting for Sign and Decal Companies

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2022, The Semi-Slitter is the industry standard for partial slitting of PSA liner stocks or face slitting of pressure sensitive products. The Semi-Slitter is the industry standard for partial slitting of ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... Embedded Electronics, Foam and Panels from SOFTAL Corona & Plasma Surface treatment technology has been widely used for decades to modify substrates’ surface energy for improved adhesion of inks, lacquers, ...

QC Electronics Releases Vacuum Table Corona Treater

(News | New Products)

November 17, 2022, ... QC the engineers are always challenged with unique projects where the customer needs more than an off-the-shelf corona treater. Their abilities are tested with the challenges faced with R&D, but they continue ...

Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control

(Coating/Laminating)

November 13, 2022, ... methods, discussing how they are used to control the application rate, what types of coaters they are used with and how the thickness measurement system can be interfaced with them. Adjusting the ...

Happy Birthday, Verner Eisby!

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2022, ... smudging on contact.  He asked Verner for help, and after testing the ink and material in his small home workshop, he found that it all related to incompatible surface energy between the liquid and the ...

HOW TO: Mark Defects Safely and Automatically

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 06, 2022, Let’s face it. Despite your best efforts to eliminate it, scrap happens. Let’s face it. Despite your best efforts to eliminate it, scrap happens. And when it does, you need to always know where ...

HOW TO: Combine the Capabilities of a Duplex Center Winder with the Productivity Gains of a Turret

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... We build a complete line of center, center-surface, and surface slitter rewinders that efficiently convert a broad range of materials. Catbridge incorporates state-of-the-art technologies for significant ...

HOW TO: Know When It’s Too Late to Buy QC Equipment

(Surface Prep)

November 06, 2022, ... equipment with the most sophisticated sensors and controllers to ensure your product is produced with precise accuracy. We also manufacture print and surface inspection equipment, which ensures that the ...

Microhardness Testing Explained: Vickers & Knoop Testing

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... testing. Microhardness testing is often used for evaluating hardness of very small or thin samples, irregular shaped samples, determining individual phases of a material, and surface properties of coatings ...

Discovering the Correct Covering and Coating

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... responsible for product quality, line speed, and higher maintenance or downtime costs. In these applications, the surface of one roller can present limitations many manufacturers are forced to accept, ...

Glue Tabs: Failures?

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... And yes, medium strength can play a part in the pin adhesion strength with the glue tab liner. Scott ply bond, Cobb absorbency, smoothness, roughness and porosity measure surface and internal characteristics ...

How Using Machine Vision Can Enable Smart Converting

(Surface Prep)

October 19, 2022, ... used for and common defects they might encounter in both surface and print applications. In addition, they will learn how using machine vision helps enable smart converting to automate their process and ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... with good repeatability. The gravure printing process also involves the transfer of the ink to the substrate from the depressions in the engraved surface. A blade removes excess ink prior to contact ...

GAA honors Golden Cylinder Award winners

(News | New Products)

October 11, 2022, ... Cookies. Inland Packaging captured the 2022 Golden Cylinder Award in the Packaging and Label (Film-Surface/Reverse Printed) category for the Nesquik-Chocolate Flavor label. In the Giftwrap category, ...

Pregis Features Inspyre Product Line at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, Visit Pregis Booth #3834 in the South Building to see Sustainable Packaging Solutions Making a Positive Change Visit Pregis Booth #3834 in the South Building to see Sustainable Packaging Solutions ...

OMNI Systems moves into Prime Labels with Martin Automatic and Mark Andy Technology

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... is proud of its procurement process that sees more than 99% of its face stock sourced from FSC approved resources, and a similar figure for its adhesives that meet TLMI Recycling Protocols.  On plastic ...

Toray’s Commitment to Innovation Helps Forge the Future of Flexible Packaging

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 10, 2022, Attendees at Pack Expo International 2022, October 23-26, who are seeking information about leading-edge advancements in OPP and PET packaging and label films are invited to meet with the Toray Plastics ...

Maximizing Labor, Time and Safety with Slitter Rewinder Automation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 09, 2022, The converting industry continues to face limited labor resources and tighter profit margins. By Keith Hamilton, Sales Manager, Deacro Industries, A Davis-Standard Company The converting industry ...

A Q&A With CMD on Pouch Converting Industry

(Bag Pouch)

October 09, 2022, ... investment might include: Easy operation – quick adjustments and changes while running, simple, clear touchscreen interface to reduce errors and easy access to critical components for operation and maintenance ...