Face Stocks

AIMCAL Shifts to Virtual Mode for R2R USA Conference

(AIMCAL)

October 04, 2020, With the pandemic still precluding safe face-to-face gatherings of large groups, the AIMCAL R2R USA Conference/SPE FlexPackCon will take place virtually October 19-23. With the pandemic still precluding ...

Filmquest Implements Clean Room Environment

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September 29, 2020, ... this year. “As we became inundated with COVID requests for material to create masks and face shields, we quickly recognized that a clean room environment would be needed for many pandemic suppliers for ...

Static Control for Labels

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September 27, 2020, ... positive charge indicated by + sPeel. The charges + sPeel and − sPeel are on the surfaces that were previously in contact. The charges on the labels both from separated balanced charges and tribocharging ...

Registration Opens for the FPA 2020 Virtual Fall Executive Conference

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September 23, 2020, ... for 2021; Congressman Bryan Steil, a Representative for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District; Margaret Brennan, moderator of CBS News’ Face The Nation & CBS News’ senior foreign affairs correspondent: ...

Dunmore Launches a New Scratch Resistant Antimicrobial Film

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September 20, 2020, ... This Dun-Shield film includes scratch resistant features, giving the end user a more durable surface that lasts longer. The antimicrobial film reportedly utilizes silver ion technology, which inhibits ...

Efficiency in Winding and Unwinding

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September 13, 2020, ... set-up change. Process lines running extensible products are typically more suitable for inline slitting where various widths and diameters are required. A basic center, surface or center/surface winder ...

Bobst Brings Gravure Printing for Flexible Packaging Into the Digital World With oneECG Extended Color Gamut Gravure Technology

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September 13, 2020, BOBST has been pioneering the use of Extended Color Gamut (ECG) technology for gravure printing and digitalized workflows. BOBST has been pioneering the use of Extended Color Gamut (ECG) technology ...

Exploring New Options in More Sustainable Packaging Formulations

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August 30, 2020, ... barrier coatings, like Solenis PVDC-free barriers, adhere to the fiber itself versus the surface of the paper, allowing the end-use package to be repulped. Polyethylene (PE): Commonly applied to cups ...

Continuous Quality Control Reduces Production Costs for Printed Corrugated Board

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August 24, 2020, ... Even single defective sheets with errors in the printed image are reliably detected and removed before further processing. The system is reportedly capable of “ignoring” the inhomogeneous surface structure ...

Rollem’s Insignia Die-Cutter Installations Grow with Two Installations in Nevada and California

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August 23, 2020, Rapid Color Printing & Mailing in Las Vegas, NV received installation of the Rollem Insignia6 Die Cutter. Rapid Color Printing & Mailing in Las Vegas, NV received installation of the Rollem Insignia6 ...

Quick Roller Alignment Check

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August 20, 2020, ... reference roller’s cylindrical surface. To measurement roller-to-roller alignment, set the crow’s foot on one roller, extend the telescoping rod to contact the second roller’s face within the range ...

Hazen Paper Pioneers Two-Sided Sub-Micron Custom Holography

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August 16, 2020, Hazen Paper Company has created an innovative, two-sided promotion to demonstrate cutting-edge holographic technologies. Hazen Paper Company has created an innovative, two-sided promotion to demonstrate ...

Enhanced Water Vapor Permeability Analyzer Enables Precise, Reliable Testing for Packaging and Non-Wovens Materials Manufacturers

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August 11, 2020, ... a new 5.7-in. touchscreen display and intuitive interface for ease of use, automated sample clamping for test consistency and computer controlled and programmable test parameters to eliminate differences ...

What to Look for in an Air Ring – Blown Film Series Part IV

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August 11, 2020, ... chilled air to the inside surface of the bubble and also exhausts warmer air to maintain the bubble size. Adding an IBC could increase output by 20 percent or more, as long as cooling is the only limitation. ...

Paperboard Packaging Council Announces Virtual Insight & Growth Conference

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August 08, 2020, ... for credit management; Digital financial strategy; and Artificial intelligence. “The paperboard packaging industry faces regular challenges in addition to those brought on by COVID-19,” said Ben ...

In the Spotlight: PennPac Invests in Expansion

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August 08, 2020, PennPac Company, a service-oriented provider of custom slit flexible packaging films, is expanding with a newly constructed Class A facility in Greenville, S.C. Submitted by PennPac Company PennPac ...

Spinnaker Coating Partners with Neenah Performance Materials to Launch ENDURA Inkjet Durable Paper

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August 05, 2020, ... and performance of the product makes ENDURA® a great addition to our expanding inkjet and durable portfolios.” ENDURA Inkjet Durable Paper is a saturated and coated paper facestock that reportedly offers ...

Successful Remote Installation of a Comexi S2 DT Compact Slitter at Flexiplast (Ecuador)

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July 29, 2020, ... is achieved through the reach of high speeds at a quick rate. Operating the Comexi S2 DT is extremely easy and intuitive, due to the pleasant, comfortable and agile interface. For more information, ...

Simco-Ion: Providing Support for PPE Manufacturing

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July 26, 2020, ... of non-woven materials is needed for producing face masks and other PPE. Pinning via charging the material could provide better filtration results while allowing lines to run at higher production ...

A Remedy for CD Buckles

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July 23, 2020, ... is a roll defect, technically called CD buckles. It’s when your roll feels like a washboard as you run your fingers around the surface, bump, bump, bump. Good for old-time cleaning your clothes by the ...

A New Push Towards Sustainable Packaging

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July 21, 2020, ... non-sustainable habit. Receiving packaging in different materials which need to be separated upon disposal could be a difficulty that customers prefer not to face. The Botta’s Eco-Envelope is a solution ...

TS Converting Equipment Ltd (Elite Cameron) and Focus Label Machinery Ltd Launch New Flexo’ Machine with In-Line Hot Melt Coating

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July 16, 2020, ... The HM300 FLX reportedly has the ability to print on a liner, apply a release coating, flip the web over between any of the stations, hot melt coat, laminate in a face stock if required, 4C print, die ...

Static Control for Flexographic Printing

(Flexography)

July 05, 2020, ... can store a large amount of static from the operation where the roll was wound. Dissipating this static on the unwinding roll required two, powered static bar. The printed surface of the web is commonly ...

Flint Group, Soma and Marvaco present: A Sustainable Way of High Quality Package Printing Through Soma’s Online Product Launch Seminar

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July 03, 2020, ... conditions in packaging Flint Group Flexographic and Flint Group Packaging Inks are focused on addressing the key issues that face printers and converters today. Printers are looking for streamlined ...

Domino’s New K600i Embellishment Solution

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July 01, 2020, ... high resolution K600i ink jet printers was developed in response to feedback from our customers, the label converters. They continue to face increased demand from brand owners for enhanced label designs, ...

Vetaphone Opens Test Lab to Refine Productivity and Develop New Products

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June 28, 2020, ... which is under close market scrutiny to ensure that their new products meet or exceed the current international standards. “With our unrivalled experience in surface treatment technology, we have become ...

Beyond the Roll: Dry Ice Blasting for Maintenance and Cleaning

(Web Handling)

June 24, 2020, ... pellets are accelerated in a jet of compressed air and strike a hard surface, the pellets crack and loosen the coating or soil on the substrate being cleaned. Thermal – The extreme low temperature (-79˚C/-110˚F) ...

First Complete Remote Installation of a Comexi Laminator During COVID-19 Pandemic

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June 17, 2020, ... interface and a very intuitive recipe system for storing production.  Over the past few years, this has been especially helpful in optimizing customer production, although recently, during COVID-19, it ...

Rising to the Challenge

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June 14, 2020, ... are met. However, a significant challenge during the current crisis is the demand peak of masks, gowns, face shield and other supplies. Across the globe we are witnessing companies repurposing production ...

Terphane Antifog Films Improve the Appearance & Hygiene of Your Product

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June 12, 2020, ... surface, the antifog film merges the moisture into a transparent window. This allows a clear and crisp view of the product. Utilizing its antifog film improves the visibility of the food product. A better ...