Measuring

Measuring the Coating Window: Simplify the Concept with Mapping

(Coating/Laminating)

June 23, 2024, ...  Our window is defined by the range of a vacuum that doesn't produce gross defects. There are two approaches to measuring the limits: We can run a set of defined vacuum levels or adjust the vacuum continuously. ...

New COF Indicator Simplifies Measuring Friction on Packaging Film

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2024, ... from the integrated scale. If the value indicates an incorrect COF value, you must contact your film supplier for a precise measurement of the COF value. Film suppliers typically have access to measuring ...

Sibress Announces Plate Measuring Device

(Print)

April 10, 2018, The FlexoControl 3D Plus measuring device is said to improve the quality of flexographic plates STARNBERG, GERMANY | Sibress, manufacturer of measuring and analysis systems for the quality control of ...

On Print | Measuring Print Quality Within and Across Platforms

(On Print)

February 19, 2014, A print quality measurement service provides a method to quantify press performance “If you can’t measure it, you can’t control it” is a basic manufacturing axiom, applied to many components of a modern ...

Blown Film: Measuring Melt Temps

(Controls)

February 28, 2010, ... is a melt temperature variation coming off your screw tip, the die and air ring will not correct it no matter how fancy or advanced they may be. Measuring and understanding the extrudate variation is ...

Testing & Measuring Products

(Magazine)

October 31, 2008, ... of HAAKE RheoWin 4 software for rheological investigations includes improved measuring and evaluation functions, user-friendly interface, and Windows Vista compatibility. Also launched is a tribology cell ...

Baggy Webs: Part II Measuring

(Archive)

April 30, 2007, ... laminates are curly on one side and flat on the other. The goal of measuring baggy webs is not to get a number but to correlate bagginess to real, permanent defects and to work to reduce the source of ...

Measuring Force

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... an ideal adhesion test between two materials, and what the common T-peel adhesion test measure. Adhesion Testing Measuring adhesion is a thankless task. The values are never high enough—and nobody is ...

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2024, ... Instruments has expanded its product portfolio with the Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200. The PCA 200 is a compact, self-contained measuring device that determines contact angles and surface energy ...

Static Gets Worse at Higher Line Speeds: Keys Toward Maintaining Good Static Control

(Surface Prep)

May 12, 2024, ... and R. Pazda, "Segmented roller: A device for measuring charge density on a moving conducting web," Journal of Electrostatics, Volume 24, Issue 1, 1989, Pages 21-32, ISSN 0304-3886, https://doi.org/10.1016/0304- ...

Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, ... yet effective means to prevent costly issues such as poor adhesion, excessive waste, ink rub-off and coating defects stemming from inadequate wettability. Measuring Surface Tension The industry-standard ...

The Importance of Ink Troubleshooting on Press

(News | New Products)

February 29, 2024, ... can happen as a result of changes in viscosity, substrate, or ink or foam. To achieve consistent, effective print color, printers should monitor changes in viscosity by controlling the substrate, measuring ...

Leadership in Converting through Static Control Solutions

(Surface Prep)

February 10, 2024, ... line of no power needed static neutralizers. Measuring and Monitoring Devices – static meters and bar testers for analysis. We are in the solutions business. Providing economical solutions, through ...

Do Not Ruin a Good Thing... Practice Good Static Control in Slitting

(Static-Beat)

January 14, 2024, ... Table should be nearly charge-free with SB1 and SD2. Verify this by measuring the static charges on the web. Slitters are often congested making it difficult to find locations to reliably measure static ...

International Molded Fiber Association Applauds Student Design Pioneers

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2023, ... marking a departure from the limitations posed by EPS. Their packaging, measuring a compact 21.375" x 17.0625" x 2.9375", harnesses the potential of molded pulp, including its recyclability, aligning with ...

Do Not Ruin a Good Thing... Practice Good Static Control in Slitting

(Surface Prep)

November 12, 2023, ... Table should be nearly charge-free with SB1 and SD2. Verify this by measuring the static charges on the web. Slitters are often congested making it difficult to find locations to reliably measure static ...

Solutions Murales Proslat Inc. Reduces Cardboard Consumption with Horizontal Stretch Hood Packaging

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2023, ... in random order. When the cabinet arrives at the infeed conveyor, a measuring bridge assesses its length, height, and width. The dimension of the cabinet is sent to the RoRo StretchPack® machine, which ...

LEEA welcomes extension of CE mark recognition for businesses

(News | New Products)

August 22, 2023, ... vessels electromagnetic compatibility non-automatic weighing instruments measuring instruments lifts equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX) radio equipment pressure equipment ...

Apex International Hosts Repro Supplier Meet

(Slit)

August 07, 2023, ... MicroDynamics 3DQC. Results proved that channel shape, size, finish and volume are extremely consistent measuring at 4.21 cm3/m2, 4.24 cm3/m2 and 4.28 cm3/m2.   “This level of consistency is a key benefit ...

Holland Industrial Group, Global Equipment International and Maynards Announce Three-Day Auction of Paper Mill and Converting Plant Assets

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2023, ... will feature an expanded lineup of assets located in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. These additional assets will include two remarkable Fourdrinier Paper Machines, measuring 156" and 118" in trim size respectively, ...

Automating Static Control with Online Monitors

(Static-Beat)

June 11, 2023, ... verifies that SB1unw-roll is functioning properly by measuring the static charges on the outside surface of the web exiting the unwinding roll. The average reading should not exceed ±0.5 V/um of web thickness. ...

Marposs Acquires MeSys GmbH, Specialist in Non-Contact, Radiation Free Measurement of Flat Materials

(Coating/Laminating)

May 22, 2023, ... and test technologies, has announced the acquisition of MeSys GmbH, a manufacturer of non-contact, non-radiometric systems for measuring surface weight, thickness and moisture level in thin and flexible ...

Static Control for Dryers Prevents Ignition

(Static Elimination)

May 21, 2023, ... on the vertical axis varies with the concentration on the horizontal axis. Energy is measured in joules. For our needs, measuring energy in thousandths of a joule or a millijoule (mJ) is helpful. Each ...

Static Control for Dryers Prevents Ignition

(Static-Beat)

May 15, 2023, ... is measured in joules. For our needs, measuring energy in thousandths of a joule or a millijoule (mJ) is a helpful. Each major division on the vertical axis is a factor on 10 on this logarithmic scale. ...

Brett Martin Launches New Carbon-reduced PVC Plastic Sheet, Foamalux Light Bio

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2023, ... in sustainability by measuring and reducing its carbon footprint. Brett Martin’s dedication to achieving net zero emissions is evident through renewable energy infrastructure. With a 2.3MWP wind turbine ...

Top Packaging Producer is One of the First to Deploy Pioneering Tension-measurement Roller

(News | New Products)

April 24, 2023, ... measuring roller first on one of the triplex laminators. To start with, the dimensions of the laminator and the relevant process data were recorded on site. This input was used to produce a customized ...

Web Width Measurement and Monitoring: Applications and Technology

(White Paper)

April 12, 2023, Measuring the width of the web (or the cross-machine dimension of the web) is essential for various converting applications. Measuring the width of the web (or the cross-machine dimension of the web) ...

Low Migration with Mark Andy: When LM Becomes ‘Must Have’

(News | New Products)

April 04, 2023, ... to take a ‘virtual walkaround’ the company’s Test Lab. He will also explain the principles and requirements for measuring ink migration on labels for food, cosmetic, chemical and beverage products. Ink ...

That’s a Wrap: Mondi and ATS-Tanner Launch Paper Band for Food Bundles and Multipacks

(News | New Products)

March 30, 2023, ... used – wrap products measuring up to 1300 x 500 mm and is convenient to store. Using paper instead of plastic is not the only advantage: an ultrasonic banding machine from ATS-Tanner consumes 98 percent ...

Unwind and Rewind Guides: Design and Installation Considerations

(White Paper)

March 21, 2023, ... well as the relative alignment of the individual bearings with respect to the carriage. The breakaway force can be directly measured by loading the carriage with the roll and measuring the force required ...