Drying

1974 - 1976

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2002, ... with OSHA and government regs; savings in capital investment of drying ovens; energy conservation in drying process; and unlimited machine speed since cure is instant." January 1975 Food Labeling Beginnings: ...

A Lesson in Amines Used in Water-Based Products

(Magazine)

August 31, 2002, ... most amines have an odor, which is sometimes characterized as “fishy.” As a result, use of amines or ammonia in water-based inks requires good drying to remove them from the printed and laminated products. ...

1950s

(News | New Products)

August 27, 2002, ... that factors such as the characteristics of the material to be treated and the wave-lengths produced by the infrared heater, must be considered in evaluating this drying method. October 1951 Dow Chemical ...

1970 - 1973

(News | New Products)

August 26, 2002, ...  from the Packaging Institute’s Atlantic City forum. The system was designed to eliminate airborne pollutants normally associated with standard printing inks and thermal drying methods....Through the eliminatio ...

PCMC Touts Next Gearless Generation: Infiniti II

(News | New Products)

July 29, 2002, ... to 1500 fpm (450 mpm), adds mfr. Co. also says: "The award-winning eXtreme drying system has also improved. With its modular design, the dryer has the possibility to provide additional tunnel drying. This ...

Products

(Magazine)

June 30, 2002, ... speeds, quantities, and drying times quickly. Features IRT drying system that reportedly reduces drying time and is energy efficient. Expand Digital Camera Back Solutions Creo Inc., Burnaby, B.C. ...

Focus on Crosslinking in Fluid Ink Systems

(Magazine)

May 31, 2002, ... the resin carboxy functionality. Their performance is somewhat similar to that of polyfunctional aziridines but may require more time and/or higher drying temperatures. Excellent adhesion and product resistance ...

Products: Edited by Deborah Donberg

(Magazine)

May 31, 2002, ... air blowers are designed for continuous operation and can interface with PLCs for a wide range of heating and drying applications. Blowers are self-contained units that include a heater and blower and ...

Materials

(Magazine)

May 31, 2002, ... and roll-finishing splicing applications. Powder-Free Printing Solutions Available Flint Ink, Ann Arbor, MI;734/622-6599; flintink.com Co. reports its fast-drying, sheet-fed offset ink and coating ...

Coating Control, Quality, & Paperboard Packaging

(Magazine)

April 30, 2002, ... dry speed. Since the offset ink can take several hours to cure, water-based coatings are used to provide a quick-drying, protective seal. The packages then can be handled without damaging the ink, reducing ...

The Good and Bad Sides of Offset Powder

(Magazine)

April 30, 2002, ... Offset powder is a material used in printing operations to facilitate the subsequent drying of inks. Inks applied onto the surface of a substrate undergo drying. Before winding this printed substrate into ...

PCMC to Demo New Designs at Corrugated 2002

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2002, ... (under 40 minutes on an 8-color job). A "revolutionary" new drying system, capable of improving productivity on all existing pre- and postprint presses also will be launched at the show, PCMC says. Visit ...

MAN Roland, Agfa, and Others Give Global View of Package Printing

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2002, ... accessories, die-cutting systems, rollers, drying systems, and material handling devices. Says North American attendee, David M. Wolff, VP of sales, General Press Corp.: "It was my first time over there, ...

Diverse Products Meet Many High-End Needs

(Magazine)

February 28, 2002, ... has an 80-ft drying oven that not only helped increase throughput by about 35% over existing machines but also reduced waste by 30%, says Goldstein. The machine can apply hardcoats on one side of film ...

Helping Bring Home the Bacon

(Magazine)

February 28, 2002, ... and he has since added just two more units — another 7-in., four-color 830 and a 10-in., six-color Chromas Aquaflex with ultraviolet drying, coating, and laminating/delaminating capabilities. The company ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Magazine)

February 28, 2002, ... code developed by the Uniform Code Council for applications that require more information in a smaller space than allowed with existing symbologies like UPC or Code 128 bar codes. Modules Add Heating/Drying ...

International Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

January 31, 2002, ... of providing fast regional access to service for our international customers.” IST Metz Expands in U.K. BOLINGBROOK, IL, USA—IST Metz GmbH, manufacturer of UV drying/curing systems for graphic arts ...

Web Line Knowledge Offers a Competitive Advantage

(Magazine)

January 31, 2002, ...  Process Interaction: This is what it's all about. Web lines are built to process the web. Coating is not just fluid handling, drying is not just air handling, and laminating is not simply normal pressure. ...

High & Dry

(Magazine)

January 31, 2002, ... but prior to entering the membrane drying portion of the system, the air passes through two high-efficiency coalescing filters. The filters remove water droplets and particulate contamination with an efficiency ...

Optimizing Energy Use

(Magazine)

December 31, 2001, ... (MUA) back to the converting process.” With the reclamation of enough energy to power ITW's drying capacity, it's no wonder the company has cut its energy costs dramatically. “And,” says Rogers, “with ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Magazine)

November 30, 2001, ... in conjunction with machine speed; high-performance drying systems; superb tension control that allows printing of 9-micron aluminum foil, film, and papers; and complete unwind and rewinder. Rotary ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

November 30, 2001, ... to invest in, and support, their needs in specialty and high-value markets.” ExxonMobil plans to debut the orienter in 2002, with full capacity targeted for the following year. ITS Adds Web Drying ...

Products

(Magazine)

November 30, 2001, ... energy. Proprietary design is said to provide effective UV drying across a range of printing applications and substrates. Features a four-segment reflector that directs UV light around the lamp body, substantially ...

C.A. Litzler Offers New Dryer

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2001, ... are designed to solve various drying problems of the paper, film, and foil industry specifically; mfr. says these pre-dryers quickly increase web temperatures for faster line speeds. "Litzler recognizes ...

Orange Peel in a Coating Is Not Very Tasty

(Magazine)

October 31, 2001, ... way to make the dimpled surface more visible. To avoid this cause of orange peel, one must always use the proper coating deposition. Improper drying is another cause of orange peel. If the temperature ...

What's New Product

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ... steel paper knives and three-knife trimmers. Co. adds that product does not involve a coating or surface treatment, and this is a totally new material for knives. Drying System Is Energy Efficient  ...

TLMI Awards: Hardworking Labels & Tags Reap Their Reward

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ... to provide drying for the thermochromatic inks. The 72 million individual sheet pieces were run at 250 fpm, then trayed and packaged per customer specifications. All components of this construction ...

Making Choices for Coating with a Laminating Adhesive

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ... on the substrate is an important factor when selecting a substrate for coating with a laminating adhesive. Other factors also require consideration. Adhesives supplied in water or solvent need drying ...

The Parts and Performance of WEB CONVECTION DRYERS

(Magazine)

August 31, 2001, If any component of your drying system is subpar, it can affect the outcome of this crucial step in your production process. There are many methods for If any component of your drying system is subpar, ...

New Product Digest

(Magazine)

August 31, 2001, ... at speeds of 700 mpm when fitted with special drying chambers, co. reports. The inking group is said to be fully enclosed so there are no ink splashes, even at the highest speed. Press reportedly takes ...