Hole Punching

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ... such as holes and imperfect print. Consider a flexographic 10-color, gearless press run at high speed with cutting-edge features like second pass in-register printing, automatic impression setting, automatic ...

For Composite Packaging Recycling, the Future is Now

(Flexpack)

December 04, 2022, ... whole-package approach. Finally, delamination recycling is a physical recycling process that keeps plastics materials intact, and enables recycling with energy and greenhouse gas efficiency comparable ...

HOW TO: Properly Handle Tri-Ply Adhesive Lamination

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... location allowed to coat the two outer webs in the 3-ply structure with the additional benefit to overcome any potential pinhole problem on foil. The configuration has been serving as well alternative ...

Industry Connections Abound at PACK EXPO International 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 17, 2022, PACK EXPO International (Oct. 23-26, 2022; McCormick Place, Chicago) will offer attendees from more than 40 vertical markets the opportunity to connect in many ways. PACK EXPO International (Oct. 23-26, ...

OMNI Systems moves into Prime Labels with Martin Automatic and Mark Andy Technology

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... labels.   The whole splicing process is performed without slowing or stopping the press to reduce waste and maintain print quality. High efficiency goes together with sustainability at OMNI.  The company ...

A Q&A With CMD on Pouch Converting Industry

(Bag Pouch)

October 09, 2022, ... provable improvements in process reliability, a whole slew of new easy-operation features and stable, smooth, quiet operation.  Q: How can the right equipment help converters be more profitable A: ...

Mamata unveils new packaging machines at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2022, ... with broad top seal and hole, and block bottom pouches. Mamata will demonstrate this machine with BOPP/CPP recyclable films at speeds up to 200 ppm with a Yamato Weigher ADW-O-0120F. Mamata’s exhibition ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... Watch the coupons for pin holes to appear adjacent to the bond points. Make note of the tension when a visual defect occurs.             Recently a customer was experiencing high waste on a face mask machine. ...

Labelexpo Americas 2022 Show Preview

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, ... live demonstrations, a digital embellishment trail, a two-day topical conference and two expert-led master classes. “Our whole team is very excited to be finally welcoming the industry back to a Labelexpo. ...

AIMCAL posts agenda for 2022 R2R USA Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2022, ... Exhibit Hall and the informative and entertaining three-minute AIMMY Vendor Presentations round out the schedule. Attendees also may sign up to participate in a golf tournament, cornhole, 5K Fun Run & ...

New Pavilions at PACK EXPO International Announced

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 23, 2022, PACK EXPO International is back and will open its doors on Oct. 23, 2022 at McCormick Place, Chicago. PACK EXPO International is back and will open its doors on Oct. 23, 2022 at McCormick Place, Chicago. ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

July 17, 2022, ... to the Spunbond. Watch the coupons for pin holes to appear adjacent to the bond points. Make note of the tension when a visual defect occurs. Recently a customer was experiencing high waste on a face mask ...

There’s More than One Way to Treat a Film

(News | New Products)

June 26, 2022, ... boundary), minimization of the possibility of “lightning bolts” (point discharges that leave pinholes in the film) and back side treatment (generating a plasma on the back side of the film under a wrinkle). ...

Eliminating Bounce

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

May 22, 2022, ... of the print module is cast, annealed, machined, painted and assembled as a whole. This provides optimal rigidity and damping capabilities. It may also have a reinforced insert for drum mounting. Printing ...

Vetaphone Boosts its Support for American Customers

(News | New Products)

May 17, 2022, ... we couldn’t support our customers as quickly as a US company.  It soon proved to be a great asset with business ramping up once customers saw how quickly we could respond, and it’s just gotten a whole ...

100 Per Cent Perfect Packaging Solution for Fresh Produce Supplier

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2022, ... lidding film range that can be repeatedly opened and resealed to the tray. Best Berries had required a fully printed reclose lidding film with macro ventilation holes for their APET 250g and 454g punnets ...

Leveraging the Supply Chain Organization in Times of Crisis

(Foil)

May 04, 2022, ... provide a cushioning that shores up the whole system. With stronger buying power, they are able to meet challenging payment terms, helping suppliers deal with their own challenges in sourcing requirements ...

Bomplastic Will Offer More Diversified and Innovative Products After Acquiring a Comexi F2 MB

(News | New Products)

April 04, 2022, ...   The Comexi F2 MB press is an advanced machine designed to satisfy the print needs of medium runs in the flexible packaging sector of the retail and wholesale channel. This flexographic press shares ...

At WestPack, MHI to Provide Booth Visitors with Lifesize 3D Projections of Two Signature Blister Machines

(News | New Products)

March 30, 2022, Accessed through a simple smartphone app, vivid three-dimensional projections remain accessible well after the show. Accessed through a simple smartphone app, vivid three-dimensional projections remain ...

DualSTAR Sets New Standards with Dual Inspection Solution for Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2022, ... unprinted materials, the DualSTAR detects the tiniest defects, such as spots and holes, even at the highest web speeds. Typical defects in the lamination process, such as wrinkles and gaps, are also found ...

IMA DAIRY & FOOD Enhances Cutting Tool for Process Suited to Monomaterial Cup Packaging

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2022, Decreased production downtime and reduced cost of ownership for ZERO Technology tools, which allow food manufacturers to easily break monomaterial multipacks into individual cups. Decreased production ...

IPCO Steel Belts for High-Speed, High-Precision Digital Printing

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2022, IPCO, the world’s largest manufacturer of steel belts, will use InPrint 2022 to highlight research showing that steel conveyor belts offer up to 6x better stability IPCO, the world’s largest manufacturer ...

Delivering Innovative Solutions to Converters and Packagers

(Bag Pouch)

January 13, 2022, Pearl’s punches and attachments improve uptime and hole-cut quality for all your punching, perforating, and slitting needs. Pearl’s punches and attachments improve uptime and hole-cut quality for all ...

Kasie Fairbarn Joins Windmoeller & Hoelscher as Product Sales Manager

(News | New Products)

December 13, 2021, ... whole career, I was intrigued by the opportunity to join a global leader in blown film technology, which will add to my existing downstream knowledge. I have a profound appreciation for the technology ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(Roll Handling)

December 12, 2021, From chips on shop floor to sparkles and smiles around the planet From chips on shop floor to sparkles and smiles around the planet Contributed by Robert Seeley, Industrial Writer, and Henry W. Ruschmann, ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(News | New Products)

November 28, 2021, From chips on shop floor to sparkles and smiles around the planet From chips on shop floor to sparkles and smiles around the planet Contributed by Robert Seeley, Industrial Writer, and Henry W. Ruschmann, ...

HOW TO: Put Flexibility Into The Manufacturing Process

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 23, 2021, Conventional packaging equipment may not provide a simple way to handle product size variations quickly, resulting in unproductive setup times. Conventional packaging equipment may not provide a simple ...

HOW TO: Identify What Perforation Method is Right for Your Application

(Slit)

November 16, 2021, There are HOLES in many more places, performing important tasks than most of us realize. There are HOLES in many more places, performing important tasks than most of us realize. Papers, films, foils, ...

STIIIZY Introduces New Sustainable Pod Packaging

(News | New Products)

October 13, 2021, The STIIIZY pod is the best-selling brand in California and the third best-selling brand in the U.S., and with that honor comes the responsibility to be more eco-conscious. The STIIIZY pod is the best-selling ...

Waddington Europe Offers New Punnet That's Easier to Recycle, Uses Less Plasti

(News | New Products)

October 11, 2021, ... for consumers, who could simply throw the whole punnet into their recycling bin without having to worry about separating the bubble padding first. That gives them peace of mind knowing that not only is ...