Materials Handling

Web Handling | To Break or Not To Break--What is the Tension?

(Web Handling)

December 02, 2012, Determining at what tension a web will break or deform comes down to a material's property. Actually, the question is: What tension will cause a web to break or deform? It all comes down to a material’s ...

Web Handling Q&A on Lateral Web Movement

(Web Handling)

October 18, 2012, In the field of web handling, debates still rage over whether a baggy web tracks to its tight or loose side. This answer contributes to the discussion and may help settle the score. Recently, I received ...

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

(Print)

September 19, 2012, More than 1,800 exhibitors will be highlighting innovation across the line, including materials, equipment, and components This year’s PACK EXPO International 2012 (October 28-31; McCormick Place, ...

MACtac Supplies P-S Label Material for Flag Stamps

(Label/Tape)

September 06, 2012, ... stamp series. MACtac supplied the pressure-sensitive adhesive label material for more than 250 million of the 45-cent Forever stamps issued. The sixth set features the flags of Texas, Utah, the US ...

Spear P-S Materials Aid PET Recycling

(Green)

August 21, 2012, Pressure-sensitive film label materials that are compatible with PET bottle recycling prove to be an award winner for Spear   MASON, OH | Spear, a manufacturer of labels for the global beverage industry, ...

PACK EXPO Intl. 2012 Highlights Printing, Converting & Material Innovations

(Print)

July 23, 2012, ... and packaging event in North America. The show will feature more than 1,800 exhibitors highlighting innovation across the line, including equipment, materials and components. Following is a sneak peek ...

AWA Reports on Adhesives for P-S Materials

(Adhesives)

June 18, 2012, A new global AWAreness report on adhesives from AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. looks at markets, trends, and technologies for pressure-sensitive materials   AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander ...

Allied Offers Study on Barrier Materials

(Substrates)

May 19, 2012, Markets, trends, technologies, and end-use applications are covered in a new study of barrier materials from Allied Development Corp.   BURNSVILLE, MN | Allied Development Corp. announces a new packaging ...

A Viking Fan at Lambeau? What I do for Web Handling...

(Web Handling)

February 21, 2012, I will be attending my first Converter's Expo on March 1 in Green Bay, WI. As a MN Viking season ticket holder, it  is a little bit like stepping in to the Lion's den (or Bear's den), but to share web ...

Web Lines | Test Your Web Handling Knowledge

(Web Handling)

February 14, 2012, Can you pass this 20-question quiz to prove you understand basic principles of web handling? Can you pass this 20-question quiz to prove you understand basic principles of web handling? What if a ...

Anderson & Vreeland Offers Direct Engraving Material

(News | New Products)

January 27, 2012, AVCE direct engraving material, now available from Stork Prints, offers excellent ink transfer, dimensional stability, and much more BRYAN, OH | Anderson & Vreeland is now offering AVCE, a new high-performance ...

Web Handling Workshops from TJWA & Optimation

(News | New Products)

January 26, 2012, Wrinkling, spreading, winding, tension control, and web defects are some of the topics on the agenda in a 2012 series of web handling workshops ROCHESTER, NY | Optimation and TJWalker + Assoc. have ...

Web Handling | Russian Converter Growing Fast

(Flexography)

January 08, 2012, Comco and Martin Automatic give Flexoznak unique capabilities in Russia. Complementary flexo printing and web handling equipment contribute to fast expansion for Flexoznak. From a staff of just four ...

Sheeter Allows Production of Preprinted Holographic Material

(Sheeting)

December 04, 2011, Maxson sheeter permits printers/converters the ability to cut preprinted holographic materials precisely.   WESTERLY, RI | A precision sheeter with shaftless unwind from Maxson Automatic Machinery ...

Eastman Copolyester Provides Easy Label Removal, Saves Materials

(Label/Tape)

November 27, 2011, ...  Company adds that this BPA-free resin uses less material and has a 30% lower density than other copolyesters, does not contain halogens, and eliminates the need for secondary packaging. Easy label removal ...

Web Handling: Top 7 Causes of Wrinkles

(Web Handling)

October 09, 2011, ... all kinds of problems. Excessive parent roll run-out can translate into vibration and web flutter. Inconsistent or poor quality web material can end up creating wrinkles through the whole process. No roller ...

Send EPA Comments on MSW & Sustainable Materials Management

(Green Converting)

August 03, 2011, The EPA solicits written comments regarding its role in the measurement of materials in municipal solid waste (MSW) by August 31 WASHINGTON, DC | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for ...

Facility Tests Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

(News | New Products)

August 01, 2011, Web Industries opens a new 10,000-sq-ft Composites Automation Development Ctr. in the Atlanta area to help its customers test new and emerging carbon fiber composite materials for qualification and use ...

New Material-Neutral Organization Focuses on Packaging & Environment

(Trends/Management News)

July 14, 2011, ... on public policies impacting the packaging value chain on topics related to packaging and the environment. The new organization will represent the interests of the industry, which includes raw material ...

Web Handling Workshop Includes Live Demos

(Web Handling News)

July 04, 2011, TJWalker + Assoc. and Optimation Technology host a Web Handling Workshop at the Optimation Media Conveyance Facility on August 23–25 in Rochester, NY ST. PAUL, MN |  TJWalker + Assoc. and Optimation  Technology ...

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 ...

Cut & Wind Sensitive Materials

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, The Microslit CON cuts and winds materials from a width of 5 mm to a roll dia of 300 mm. Said to have short setup times, machine is designed for a production The Microslit CON cuts and winds materials ...

Inspect on Many Materials

(Controls)

March 31, 2011, The Shark LEX works with Lector WorkFlow to form a 100% inspection system. Systems will identify both random and repeating defects as small as 0.05 mm2. The Shark LEX works with Lector WorkFlow to form ...

NAPIM Reports on Raw Material Shortages and Ink Price Volatility

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

February 28, 2011, WOODBRIDGE, NJ | The National Assn. of Printing Ink Mfrs. (NAPIM) has issued a bulletin offering insight into the current volatility facing the raw material WOODBRIDGE, NJ | The National Assn. of Printing ...

Print on Unsupported Materials with Inkjet

(Digital)

February 28, 2011, The Jetrion 4830LED UV inkjet system and a newly developed flexible ink set allow printing on unsupported and heat-sensitive materials, including shrink The Jetrion 4830LED UV inkjet system and a newly ...

Material Is Flame Retardant

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2011, XF-603 1-mil white polyimide, halogen-free label material is designed and recognized by UL to meet the VTM-0 level of flame retardants per the UL94 standard. XF-603 1-mil white polyimide, halogen-free ...

Insulators, Conductors and Static Dissipative materials …

(Kelly on Static)

February 03, 2011, ... 10^(+30) … 30 decades!!! It is natural for humans to categorize or group similar things. Conductors are materials with resistivities at the low end of this range. Insulators are materials with resistivities ...

Materials Suited for High-End Use

(Label/Tape)

January 31, 2011, Premium Estate Label #9/Perm/44# PK (R1232) and Premium Estate Label #8/Perm/44# PK (R1233) materials are RIT-certified for use on the HP Indigo ws4050, Premium Estate Label #9/Perm/44# PK (R1232) and ...

Mounting Materials Reduce Pressure

(Flexography)

December 31, 2010, R/bak cushion mounting products for flexo printing applications include the SA 3000 and PSA2 Series. R/bak mounting materials are said to provide consistent, R/bak cushion mounting products for flexo printing ...

Recycle Leftover Material

(Cores)

December 31, 2010, ... variations — light, medium, and heavy duty — to accommodate a wide range of roll diameters, lengths, and weights. The blade-free, slabbing, and core recycling unit reportedly removes leftover roll material ...