Hole Punching

Contamination Combat

(Web Cleaning)

May 31, 2009, ... material being processed. All of these methods have their pros and cons. A vacuum system must apply suction power across the whole width of the web. Should the seal between the vacuum and the surface ...

Web Exclusive: Matching Laser Cutters to Labels

(Archive)

April 01, 2009, ... can find laser cutters in the market that leave burnthrough marks and pinholes at the start and stop points of cutting! These are signs that the laser cutter manufacturer is using generic laser control ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter: April 2009

(Narrow Web)

March 31, 2009, Aquaflex, Duncansville, PA, reports 2008 sales revenue increased 73% over 2007. Fasson Roll North America, Mentor, OH, is the recipient of the 2008 Environmental Aquaflex, Duncansville, PA, reports 2008 ...

Ink Room Audits Expose Deficiencies

(Process Management)

March 31, 2009, ... revealed in an inkroom audit are symptoms of larger concerns for the whole converting operation. An example of this will be discussed next month under the title, “Why So Many Anilox Rolls?” Performance ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 200

(New Products)

March 31, 2009, ...  Load Cell Has USB The LTH300 Donut/Thru hole load cell with USB Output option eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment. Plug-and-play design offers the power ...

FTA Environmental Excellence Awards Recognize Four Companies

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2009, ... stewardship,” said Judge David Lanska, Stork Cellramic. “It is encouraging to see broader application and incorporation of green technologies throughout organizations and the industry as a whole. They ...

CDigital Invests in Xeikon Imaged Film Technology

(News | New Products)

March 04, 2009, Xeikon (www.xeikon.com), a div. of Punch Graphix (www.grafixx.com), has announced that CDigital, a leader in providing full color digital heat transfers to the product decoration industry, has made the ...

Flexible Packaging Association 2009 Award Winners

(Flexpack Main)

February 28, 2009, ... Co. Inc., Polyethylene Packaging Div., Terre Haute, IN, is honored for its Advance Pak Laminated Rack Header Bag with Hanger Hole. Manufactured using less material, it minimizes landfill waste and reduces ...

Edelmann and Codimag Web Offset Semi-Rotary Web Presses Are for Short Runs

(Offset)

February 28, 2009, ... are operating personnel that understand standard colors and how to maintain them. Technology has further enhanced the semi-rotary offset press with the addition of servo drives. As a whole, these drives ...

What's New Products: March 200

(Magazine)

February 28, 2009, ... particleboard, plywood, or hardboard up to 2 in. thick with any variety of holes, slots, notches, and other precision cuts. Both standard and custom sleeve plugs are available. Badger Plug | 920-757-7300 ...

Edale Appoints Indian Distributor

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2009, Edale Ltd., manufacturers of narrow web printing and converting presses, has appointed Printers Supply Co. as its distributor and agent in the Indian subcontinent Hampshire, UK | Edale Ltd., manufacturers ...

Green Is Global

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... Wal-Mart, are strongly influencing the future direction of the converting industry as a whole. A Challenging Arena This is a tough arena in which to operate — particularly when the continuing challenges ...

Meeting the Sustainability Challenge Without Compromising Barrier Performance

(Archive)

January 28, 2009, ... possible, as long as the quality of the metal layer is significantly improved.  In addition to OD, the density, level of pinholes, and adhesion to the substrate all play critical roles in determining ...

Broaden Print Client Base with More Materials

(News Eclips)

January 07, 2009, KBA North America’s Genius 52 UV press allows customers to broaden their client base by printing on a variety of paper, board, plastics (including lenticular surfaces), PVC, styrene, polyethylene, static-cling, ...

View From Down Under

(Editorial)

December 31, 2008, ... the aim is to benefit society as a whole or only part of it. The people under discussion, responsible for creating and taking huge personal incomes, have done nothing other than feather nests themselves, ...

Color Control

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2008, ... you cure it. It's pretty complicated, and the in-mold companies want a printer who gives them a sheet that will perform well in their facilities.” “It's a whole system of package production,” adds Brombacher. ...

Creating e-Pedigrees

(Print)

December 31, 2008, ... information regarding each transaction resulting in a change of ownership of a given dangerous drug, from its sale by a manufacturer through acquisition and sale by one or more wholesalers, manufacturers, ...

Sweet Rewards

(First Glance)

December 07, 2008, Variable data tear tape from Payne North America, Richmond, VA, created excitement for 13 million consumers of Wrigley's Hubba Bubba chewing gum — a chance to win the Island Punch Sweepstakes and Instant-Win ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

November 30, 2008, ... hole to let users re-machine them to match their own requirements. Collars can be re-bored and threaded to match the size of worn or replacement shafts; couplings allow for the effective mating of dissimilar-sized ...

That's Show Business

(Editorial)

November 30, 2008, ... co-located, once again at McCormick Place, on November 9-13. Inside the span of just three months, this show list represents only the tip of the iceberg. There's a whole slew of other shows, some of ...

People

(Magazine)

November 30, 2008, Gerber Scientific, South Windsor, CT, appoints Steven Gore president of Gerber Innovations. Mohawk Fine Papers, Cohoes, NY, names Rob Ferragina regional Gerber Scientific, South Windsor, CT, appoints ...

Sustaining Technology Hunger

(Editorial)

October 31, 2008, ... and solar power. The outlook for this technology is promising with growth projected in the double digits. On the whole, business was holding good for these converters where challenge equals opportunity. ...

Narrow Web & Label

(New Products)

October 31, 2008, Mount Plates Cost-Effectively The VPM400 updated plate mounter is said to provide high quality video plate mounting technology at a cost-effective price. Mount Plates Cost-Effectively The VPM400 updated ...

Lab/Pilot/Technical Facilities Directory

(Archive)

October 31, 2008, Key ISO International Organization for Standardization Certification MA Markets CO Coating CT Coating Techniques LA Laminating PR Printing SL Slitting/Rewinding   Adherent Laboratories 3804 Dunlap ...

KBA, FLEXcon Premiering Unique Substrates at Graph Expo

(News | New Products)

October 13, 2008, ... perforated white/black plastic is claimed an ideal solution for see-through, one-way window signage with a 70/30 perforation pattern. The 70/30 pattern offers retailers 70% material and 30% hole pattern ...

Multitasking is Passe Focus is in

(Editorial)

September 30, 2008, ... respond with any confidence. In fact the whole mess spilled over into the global markets. I'm reminded of the opening scene in City of Angels when the audience hears the hidden thoughts of people expressing ...

What's New Product

(Magazine)

September 30, 2008, ... by the direct laser engraving process. Said to allow unprecedented control when generating negative and positive dot shapes and dimensions across the whole tonal range — from 1%-99% density. With total ...

Stork Prints Group Debuts Digital System, Engraver at Drupa

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2008, ... changeovers between different printing form diameters. Air pressure is channeled through holes on the cylinder during application or removal of the sleeve. Switching the pressure off ensures the sleeve ...

Roll Out the Red Carpet

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2008, If you plan to attend Labelexpo Americas 2008, you'll witness a first for the event, which is being held September 9-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center If you plan to attend Labelexpo Americas ...

August 2008 PFFC What's New Products: Part tw

(New Products)

July 31, 2008, Process Tags, Tickets With RFID The STP (Smart Tag and Ticket Processor) incorporates company's 2nd-generation RFID technology with the ability to read Process Tags, Tickets With RFID The STP (Smart Tag ...