Core Cutting

Winding: Part 3 - Tension, Nip and Torque

(Web Handling)

January 22, 2023, ...  By definition any surface winder will have both tension and nip. A surface winder with center wind assist adds torque to the coreshaft. Sophisticated belted reels use all three TNTs to build large rolls ...

Martin Automatic to exhibit at ICE-Europe, Stand 1846

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2023, Leading American manufacturer of high-performance splicing, tension control and rewinding systems, Martin Automatic, will be exhibiting at ICE-Europe, Munich, March 14-16. Leading American manufacturer ...

Oliver Inc. Acquires Tap Packaging + Design

(News | New Products)

January 18, 2023, ... offerings and enhance our overall service for our customers.” “Oliver and Tap Packaging share similar core values, and both companies have a passion for providing an exceptional customer experience,” ...

INFOFLEX 2023 Booth Sales Rapidly Accelerating, on Pace for Sellout

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 18, 2023, With more than 20 booths sold in the last 30 days, momentum is building for FTA’s INFOFLEX 2023 as the exhibition is now 85 percent sold and heading to a sold-out show floor. With more than 20 booths ...

Winding Part 3: Tension, Nip and Torque

(Converting Expert)

January 16, 2023, ... By definition any surface winder will have both tension and nip. A surface winder with center wind assist adds torque to the coreshaft. Sophisticated belted reels also use all three TNTs to build large ...

FOX IV Appointed Eclipse Distributor

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2023, FOX IV Technologies has announced that it has been appointed a North American distributor of Eclipse Label Finishing Systems. FOX IV Technologies has announced that it has been appointed a North American ...

Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ... positioning (AKP), laser core positioning, automatic core loading and positioning, automatic cross-cut of finished rolls, automatic tape-to-tail, automatic tape-to-core, automatic finished roll extraction ...

Finzer Roller, Inc., Announces Recent Acquisitions

(News | New Products)

December 21, 2022, ... Pennsylvania, and Texas. Finzer Roller is a one-stop resource for new cores, core repairs, rubber, urethane, and specialty coatings. The company services the film and foil, packaging, furniture, corrugated ...

Winding: Part 2

(Roll Handling)

December 18, 2022, ... MD strain profile. A “hard roll” will feature a peak interlayer pressure at the core that will decay toward the outside of the roll. The stored MD strain will look like a Nike swoosh. You can characterize ...

American Roller Acquires Big River Roller

(News | New Products)

December 13, 2022, ... River Roller in Paris, Arkansas. The acquisition further expands American Roller’s position in the south and further enhances its capabilities in rubber coverings and core design and manufacturing. Big ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 2

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2022, ... an S shaped interlayer pressure with a U-shaped MD strain profile. A “hard roll” will feature a peak interlayer pressure at the core that will decay toward the outside of the roll. The stored MD strain ...

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Acquires Pro Tapes & Specialties, Inc.

(News | New Products)

December 07, 2022, Transaction poised to accelerate growth for both companies through increased investments in manufacturing capacity, sales efforts and marketing activities Transaction poised to accelerate growth for ...

SOMA releases next-generation Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, slitters

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... and precise knife settings, and automatic laser core guiding, for precise and very quick core settings for new jobs. There are a number of handling systems to make work as easy as possible for the operator. ...

HOW TO: Combine the Capabilities of a Duplex Center Winder with the Productivity Gains of a Turret

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... can be precisely controlled for roll alignment. Additionally, this machine offers proven technologies that increase production including auto knife positioning and auto core loading. For ease of use, the ...

Microhardness Testing Explained: Vickers & Knoop Testing

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, Microhardness Testing is used to determine a material’s hardness or resistance to deformation when test samples are not suitable for other types of Macrohardness testing. By Phil Eusebi, Product and ...

Cadence Achieves Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for the Second Year in a Row

(News | New Products)

November 02, 2022, ... from EcoVadis’ sustainability scorecard that demonstrates performance across 21 indicators in four themes – environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.  “Following a year ...

Glue Tabs: Failures?

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... every five years. As a side note, TAPPI test methods for containerboard and corrugated properties range from numbers 400-570. That’s a lot! Score line quality, including width and depth, can play a factor. ...

Maximizing Labor, Time and Safety with Slitter Rewinder Automation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 09, 2022, ... compared to non-automated. It also promotes time savings and operator safety. Following are automation options and the benefits: Turreted rewind – One operator can unload rolls and position cores during ...

SUN Automation Group Appeared at Corrugated Week 2022

(News | New Products)

October 05, 2022, SUN Automation Group (SUN), a global industry leader of innovative corrugated solutions for feeding, printing and converting, appeared at Corrugated Week 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. SUN Automation ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... is often referred to as Interlayer Pressure (ILP). (Refer to the graph.) A soft roll will display an S-shaped ILP (blue line). ILP peaks at the core and will have a wide plateau through the middle of ...

AIMCAL Announces Name Change, Rebranding

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, AIMCAL, The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators, announced it is adopting a new name, the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters. AIMCAL, The Association of International ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

September 26, 2022, ... is often referred to as Interlayer Pressure (ILP). (Refer to the graph.)  A soft roll will display an S-shaped ILP (blue line). ILP peaks at the core and will have a wide plateau through the middle of ...

Precision Engraving and Signs increases efficiency with Rollem Insignia5 Die Cutter

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2022, Precision Engraving and Signs provides wide format printing, engraving, CNC router cutting, UV printing, and dye sublimation solutions. Precision Engraving and Signs provides wide format printing, ...

After a successful opening of The Flexo Xperience Center - MacDermid Graphics Solutions, SOMA and partners focus on addressing everyday flexographic printing issues

(Flexography)

September 06, 2022, Founding partners MacDermid Graphics Solutions  and SOMA, are looking forward to addressing flexo challenges as well as conducting customer trial tests in the newly inaugurated Flexo Xperience Center (FXC). ...

Let’s Cut to the Point: Shearing Accuracy Can Make or Break You

(News | New Products)

September 05, 2022, The safety, quality and efficiency of shear slitting affect your bottom line and reputation. The safety, quality and efficiency of shear slitting affect your bottom line and reputation. A precise ...

PACK EXPO International Opens October 23

(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. ...

Maxcess European Open House Event returns in 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 22, 2022, After a Covid-enforced hiatus in 2020, the biennial European open house event is returning in 2022 at the manufacturing facility of RotoMetrics, a Maxcess Brand, in Aldridge, UK After a Covid-enforced ...

New Era Converting Machinery Presenting Solutions for Battery Materials Production at The Battery Show

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 15, 2022, ... with industry leaders such as Coreshell Technologies, and other new orders related to battery materials manufacturing in the works, New Era is a leader in providing material processing solutions to the ...

CE Printed Products Inc. chooses Rollem Insignia 6H Die Cutter and StackMaster to increase custom die-cut production

(News | New Products)

July 26, 2022, CE Printed Products, founded in 1984, remains a trusted trade-only envelope and business card manufacturer. CE Printed Products, founded in 1984, remains a trusted trade-only envelope and business ...

New Nordmeccanica Metallizer Installed at NISSHA

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2022, ... Metallizing Solutions because of the cutting-edge technology and the impeccable score featured in timely deliveries through these past few years. CEO of Nissha Metallizing Solutions, Giorgio Bosso stated: ...