Blades

Gallus Digital System Offers Many Benefits

(Label/Tape)

September 15, 2012, A format-free die-cutter, short web path, sleeve system, and chambered doctor blade are some features of the Gallus ECS 340 digital converting system   ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND | The Gallus ECS C ...

Maxson Sheeter Suited for Coated Plastic Films

(Carton Box)

August 14, 2012, ... knives mounted in an upper and lower rotating cylinders. The cylinders accelerate and decelerate during each revolution so the peripheral speed of the blades and the speed of the web are equal at the cutting ...

Azco Knife Assemblies Give Clean Cuts

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2012, ... guillotine knife assemblies offer many benefits, including simple installation and hookup, long blade life, clean cuts, and low maintenance. Units can be mounted in any position for convenient operation, ...

Labels | Western States Envelope & Label Adds Mark Andy Press

(Label/Tape)

July 08, 2012, ... was built for productivity. It features simple repeatable settings for ink and impression; a self-positioning rigid doctor blade system; and fewer operator tasks that reduce setup time. This press is ideal ...

Flexo Concepts Draws Attention at drupa

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2012, ... at drupa 2012 from distributors around the world wanting to represent the product. By combining a special clamp with the company's TruPoint DeltaFlex plastic wash-up blade, the system reportedly cuts ...

PACK EXPO Intl. 2012 Provides a Resource for Package Printing Innovation

(Yo's Yarns)

June 25, 2012, ... Screen, Digital, Decorating, Hot & Cold Stamping, UV, EB, Flexography, Gravure, Security, Doctor Blades, Letterpress, and Offset. In addition to a wealth of PRINTING article content, buyers of machinery ...

Revamped EPG Website Offers Benefits

(News | New Products)

May 23, 2012, With benefits that allow printers to get quotes, calculate ROI, and search products, EPG’s new website offers an updated design and easy access to data   CENTERBROOK, CT | EPG, a supplier of integrated ...

Lithuanian Converter Opts for Speedmaster SX 74

(Flexpack)

May 21, 2012, ... The leading security printer in the Baltic States has opted for a six-color press with a chambered doctor blade coating unit. In addition to the print shop's core business of security printing, some 35% ...

Static Beat | How Do Static Wands Work?

(Static-Beat)

May 17, 2012, ... not neutralized by the static wand. After the wound roll is treated with a static wand, the static charges inside remain, and they pose a shock risk when an operator uses a metal knife blade to cut though ...

Maxson Sheeter Is for HIPS Line

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2012, ... to 0.060 in. (1.5 mm) thick, without producing slivers. The operator can safely adjust the cross cutting blades while the cutter is running, by transversely shifting the upper cylinder across the width ...

CPP Expo Around the Corner

(News | New Products)

April 10, 2012, ... will be Maxcess, featuring the Fife-500 web guide, the Tidland G690 leaf shaft, the Tidland blade sharpening system, and the Magpowr HEB250 pneumatic brake. (Visit Booth 508) Flexotecnica will offer ...

Slitting/Rewinding | Trim Loss as Low as 3%

(Slit)

March 14, 2012, ... product and noted that it has slit 93,000 meters, with a total loss due to Metlon error over that time period of 0.1%. Accurately documented is that this is the only error caused by only one blade. Nevertheless, ...

drupa Preview | Exhibitors Launch New Products

(Carton Box)

March 08, 2012, ... Wash-Up System PLYMOUTH, MA | Flexo Concepts (Hall 11, Stand C34) will introduce QuikWash, a system that cuts wash-up and solvent consumption in half by using an exclusive plastic blade to improve effectiveness. ...

Nip Stations from PFE Rolls Are Versatile

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2012, AccuNip nip stations can be configured for many uses, including laminating and calendering, and customized with doctor blades, gear drives, and more  ORANGE, MA | AccuNip nip stations from PFE Rolls ...

Inspection: Lighting the Way

(Controls)

August 21, 2011, ... blade defects are serious, potentially running for kilometers, but may be just 0.1 mm wide. Lighting In roll-to-roll applications, the inspection equipment is located at a single position on the press, ...

NEWS CLIPS

(Magazine)

July 31, 2011, ... AMPAC Holdings, Cincinnati, OH, acquires flex-pack firm ELAG Verpackungen AG, in Switzerland. Sweden-based PrimeBlade Sweden appoints Custom Flex, Appleton, WI, as its exclusive distributor in the ...

Sleeve Press for Coastal Labels

(Flexography)

July 31, 2011, ... both print and anilox cylinders and working with chambered doctor blades. Managing director Marius Sullwald, says, “Within two hours we were running our first print job. The EDM 200 provides Coastal Labels ...

Knifeholder Sets Up Easily

(Knives)

June 30, 2011, ... three sizes, can accommodate shear, crush, or razor slitting of almost any material. Features a 180-deg reversible blade cartridge that allows using both sides of the anvil ring and extends blade life. ...

Recycle Cores for Many Materials

(Cores)

June 30, 2011, Safe-Slab Core Recycler in heavy, medium, and light duty models offers blade-free roll slabbing and core recycling. Said to remove leftover roll material Safe-Slab Core Recycler in heavy, medium, and light ...

Open House Features Gallus Rock Press Demo

(Flexography)

June 14, 2011, ... Graphic Solutions • Doctor Blades—Use the Right Doctor Blade in the Right Situation: Bobby Furr, Max Daetwyler Corp. • Bounce Gear-marks, Tracking and More—Identify Causes and Minimize Quality Losses: ...

Harper Exhibits at Info*Flex

(Flexography)

May 02, 2011, ... constant loading pressure, this unit features variable speed from 15 to 450 in./min. The proofing system options include a flexo or gravure bladed proofer, imaged transfer rolls, air and electric drive, ...

Roll Finishing-Cut & Sand

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

April 30, 2011, ... and rewind.” Slit Without Winding Mapleroc's RollRazor cutting technology features a highly engineered cutting blade capable of cutting as much as 300% more paper in one hour than traditional slitter/rewinders. ...

UV Flexo Ink Aids Sustainability

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

February 28, 2011, BioCure UV-curable flexo ink is based on bio-renewable resin technology. Said to offer high press performance and to enhance sustainability. Suitable BioCure UV-curable flexo ink is based on bio-renewable ...

Counting Clicks

(Magazine)

February 28, 2011, ... and an air delivery system that productively runs Tyvek at speeds to 300 fpm. Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. | www.maxsonautomatic.com Diamond-Coated Blades Provide Long Life Diamond-coated ...

Entry Level Slitter Option

(Slit)

February 28, 2011, Starslit ECO ultra-compact double spindle machine is designed for low-volume production. At a maximum speed of 450 mpm, machine winds finished rolls up Starslit ECO ultra-compact double spindle machine ...

Coater Offers Optimum Flow

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2011, The MPG 600 CI gravure roll coater with pressurized chamber doctor blade is said to offer optimum flow conditions in the chamber. Small circulation systems The MPG 600 CI gravure roll coater with pressurized ...

NEWS CLIPS

(Magazine)

January 31, 2011, ... metallic printing system now supports flexo, digital, and inkjet printing processes. Pamarco, Atlanta, GA, is distributing its SureFlex doctor blade seals in Europe through UK-based Advanced Supplies. ...

Nonwoven Laminations: Absorb Profit

(Controls)

January 31, 2011, ... incoming material at the slitter. The measurement area is stabilized through the use of two idler rollers to minimize product movement. Slitter blades are located downstream after a series of idler ...

Web Cleaning: To Contact or Not?

(Web Cleaning)

January 31, 2011, ... installation, the Cerutti was stopped an average of 16 times per month because of damaged/worn doctor blades or cylinder rollers, debris in the ink pan, streaking and hickies, or web breaks. This equated ...

Flexo Press Offers Premium Print

(Flexography)

January 31, 2011, ... bearings, and newly designed doctor blade chambers are engineered to ensure superior anti-vibration properties and rigidity, the company reports. Features include motorized web threading, Fast Blade on-board ...