Blades
- A New Slitter
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- April 23, 2023, ... whether the film is laminated or complex, printed or unprinted, adapting to both the width of the reel and the weight of the substrate. Automatic knife/blade positioning can ensure quick and precise knife ...
- US-Based Converting and Printing Innovator EDGE Industrial Technologies Expands Platform Offerings, Eyes New Acquisitions
- (News | New Products)
- March 22, 2023, ... to the future, doubled Leverwood’s capacity. Moving forward, EDGE is continuing the focus on US-made quality and delivery. The company is now also better suited to take on more custom industrial blade ...
- Reducing the Occurrence of Ink Spitting
- (White Paper)
- March 14, 2023, What is Ink Spitting? What is Ink Spitting? Ink spitting is caused by a buildup of ink on the opposite side of the blade, which then leaks out from the blade or contact point, creating teardrop shaped ...
- Winding: Part 4
- (Web Handling)
- March 05, 2023, ... a formal documentation system to insure required checks are being done each shift. Use proper PPE when cleaning or handling slitter blades, anvils and cutoff knives. Audit how operators thread up the ...
- Small Pack Color Communication
- (News | New Products)
- February 19, 2023, ... can be obtained using the gravure printing head with RK Print Coat Instruments K-Laminating accessories, which includes a rubber covered bed and wired K-Lam bars fitted in place of the doctor blade assembly ...
- A&V Canada Completes Asset Purchase of Flexo Consumable Business from Grimco
- (News | New Products)
- February 06, 2023, ... ULC. provides an extensive portfolio of flexo prepress equipment, materials and new technologies. Some of the product offerings include XSYS, 3M, Tesa, Lohmann, Adheso, Toyobo and doctor blades and seals ...
- Flint Group revolutionises food label and packaging printing with launch of sustainable UV LED Dual Cure ink
- (News | New Products)
- February 01, 2023, ... ANCORA F2 delivers better press performance for long runs in chambered doctor blade systems. Furthermore, these inks provide enhanced adhesion to a wide range of substrates, such as coated and uncoated ...
- Leaders in Converting Solutions
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- January 23, 2023, ... for converting thicker substrates Recipe job PLC storage G&A RTA600: 1,800mm wide fully automatic turret rewind slitter, score and razor Automatic score blade positioning Automatic turret ...
- SOMA releases next-generation Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, slitters
- (News | New Products)
- November 13, 2022, ... electronic platform of precise control, increased safety, and boosted efficiency with energy savings. Venus slitters deliver exceptional productivity with automatic knife/blade positioning to ensure quick ...
- Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control
- (Coating/Laminating)
- November 13, 2022, ... substrate. This gap can take several forms including between two rolls or a roll and another metering device such as a knife blade. In certain cases the gap between the two members is used to pre-meter ...
- 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 ...
- Let’s Cut to the Point: Shearing Accuracy Can Make or Break You
- (News | New Products)
- September 05, 2022, ... When the top slitter blade is the right size and set to the proper depth, the precision and quality of the cut will be just right. My material plows and crimps. When the overlap of the top slitter ...
- Precision Anilox are the Foundation of the Printing Process
- (Equipment/Machines - Printing)
- June 12, 2022, ... caused by foreign objects (metal shavings from doctor blades, dry ink build-up, etc.) becoming lodged behind the doctor blade. Eventually, this will cause grooves in the ceramic. It is recommended that ...
- Award-Winning EFI Nozomi 18000+ LED Single-Pass Printer for Display Graphics Commercially Available
- (News | New Products)
- May 31, 2022, ... to grow profitability, capitalizing on the printer’s ability to deliver the lowest cost per square foot and a lower overall total cost of ownership. Driven by an EFI Fiery blade server digital front ...
- Eliminating Bounce
- (Equipment/Machines - Printing)
- May 22, 2022, ... effects. Another possibility that could help is changing the doctor blades. While reduced print quality is the immediate effect, often complete print failures occur. If this persists, it may even harm ...
- Pros and Cons of In-line Slitting
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- April 17, 2022, ... achieve fast and efficient set-width changes, roll changes and re-coring. However, downtime and/or scrap can be a negative when making product width changes or when slitter blade maintenance is required. ...
- The Fundamentals of Adhesive Coatings
- (Coating/Laminating)
- March 27, 2022, ... amount of coating to the web depending on their engraved volume and the characteristics of the coating fluid. The cylinders are metered with a doctor blade which enables the user to apply precise and consistent ...
- Maxcess Launches the Tidland Advantage Series Knifeholder
- (News | New Products)
- February 24, 2022, ... reduced downtime using the removable blade cartridge to make changes off-line. In addition, the blade cartridges are reversible, allowing customers to cut on both sides of the knife rings for extended ...
- Thermal Transfer Core Design and Performance in Today’s Markets
- (Web Handling)
- January 23, 2022, ... can be precision ground to a wide range of surface finishes, 5RA-250+. Limitations include high impact applications with risk of damage on the roller surface in smaller concentrated areas. Slitting blades ...
- Delivering Innovative Solutions to Converters and Packagers
- (Bag Pouch)
- January 13, 2022, ... blades in the world, even offering custom shapes and sizes! Our value products provide high-quality cuts and durability at an affordable price. Our performance products provide the best quality with outstanding ...
- APR Acquires JVI Solutions
- (News | New Products)
- January 03, 2022, ... North America for the past 28 years. JVI Solutions’ product portfolio includes flexographic plates, solvents and solvent management, anilox rolls and sleeves, mounting tapes, doctor blades and plate ...
- Razor6 Holder
- (News | New Products)
- November 29, 2021, The RAZOR6 slitting holder with fully automatic blade rotation and dual shaft technology provides zero-looseness and zero-wobble razor head support. The RAZOR6 slitting holder with fully automatic ...
- EZ Knife Puller
- (News | New Products)
- November 29, 2021, While removal and replacement of knife blades are necessary, the method to do so has been in long need of a better way. While removal and replacement of knife blades are necessary, the method to ...
- Razor Removal Fixture
- (News | New Products)
- November 29, 2021, ... develop a new tool to help increase safety measures while changing T-style razor blades. This tool is called the Razor Removal Fixture. The design assists operators with the removal and insertion of the ...
- HOW TO: Identify What Perforation Method is Right for Your Application
- (Slit)
- November 16, 2021, ... and we can design a blade and pattern to suit your requirements. Vent lines that double as easy-tear lines can be made continuously at a repeated distance, or in register after reading a color mark if ...
- Michelman and CMS Industrial Technologies, LLC Enter into Strategic Partnership
- (News | New Products)
- October 26, 2021, ... its coating equipment, including Rod Coaters, Press Rod Coaters, Blade Coaters, Spray Coaters, and Slide-Angle Testers. CMS will also perform engineering, part replacement, and service. “Michelman ...
- FCL Graphics Sees Dramatic Print Quality Improvement, Will Outfit Third Web Press with Baldwin Vision Systems Technology
- (News | New Products)
- September 06, 2021, ... blade replacements. The system controls ink zones individually, by selectable group, or all together to achieve precise ink control—even on light coverage jobs—for enhanced print quality and significant ...
- Valmet to Supply a Paper Machine Grade Conversion Rebuild to One of its Major Customers in Indonesia
- (News | New Products)
- August 29, 2021, ... earlier good projects with the customer, along with other references and high-level technology, especially the forming section with shoe and blade technology, were significant advantages and differentiation ...
- Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control
- (News | New Products)
- August 19, 2021, ... can take several forms including between two rolls or a roll and another metering device such as a knife blade. In certain cases the gap between the two members is used to pre-meter the coating prior ...
- Automate and Streamline Your Finishing Workflow With Kala XY Trimmers
- (News | New Products)
- July 11, 2021, ... Self-sharpening “X” cutting blade with counter blade; Three (3) “Y” cutting blade holders standard with additional single or double blade holders available; Cutting speeds up to 60 feet per minute; ...