Materials Handling

Specialty Equipment Installation Report: Rollem International’s Semi-Slitter Kiss Cutting System Automates Slitting for Sign and Decal Companies

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2022, ... precision and consistent depth of cuts,  sheet after sheet. Production is greatly increased with the ability to add multiple slitting heads on the roller. These companies can slit any material from fine ...

Pregis Introduces the Performance Flexibles Renew Series Film Solutions

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2022, ... applications, including food, pharmaceutical, medical, and household consumer goods, incorporating innovative materials and recycled content that is custom engineered to the client’s specification. Engineered ...

Recycling is Broken

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2022, ... is compostable packaging. Compostable packaging today is not limited to cardboard or paper-based products, but includes newly-developed compostable plastics and other flexible materials. Not only do the ...

Diversified Plastics, Inc. Business Development Manager Elected to the Board of the Opexchange (SCMEP)

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2022, ... of custom and standard material handing carts and plastic storage containers. DPI specializes in material handing carts, 1-4 step heavy duty steps, traffic barriers and column protectors for industrial ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, Improving Adhesion on Thermally Sensitive Materials, Thick Materials, Embedded Electronics, Foam and Panels from SOFTAL Corona & Plasma Improving Adhesion on Thermally Sensitive Materials, Thick Materials, ...

QC Electronics Releases Vacuum Table Corona Treater

(News | New Products)

November 17, 2022, ... at higher power settings than its relative, the DocuDyne, allowing for treatment of more materials, and a more precise production environment replication. QC’s lab equipment is quickly replacing handheld ...

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

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, SOMA increases slitter performance parameters, offering greater speed and larger rewind roll diameter SOMA increases slitter performance parameters, offering greater speed and larger rewind roll diameter ...

INTEGREON GLOBAL appoints Michael Hays New President

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... that ensures product integrity and protection through innovative materials, testing services, packaging and monitoring solutions, and contract manufacturing, announced today that Michael Hays has been ...

Toray Supports Amenity Aid and Helps Provide Hygiene Supplies to Rhode Islanders

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... on the development of materials that are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of three solar ...

Shipping Savings? Sir, Yes Sir.

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2022, ... transport, thanks to a 4,000-lb stacking strength. The corrugated material also is a better shock absorber than wood, diminishing the vibration-related damage that can result from the jostles packages ...

Happy Birthday, Verner Eisby!

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2022, ... years after the Second World War saw the advent of plastic materials in packaging, and brand owners were keen to have their products displayed in bright colors on this new material.  This was especially ...

HOW TO: Mark Defects Safely and Automatically

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 06, 2022, ... defective product can pass, resulting in wasted time and product when removing the bad material downstream. Maybe you “remember” where scrap is with digital roll maps which are used to locate and identify ...

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

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... the productivity gains of a turret. The 900MC can rewind to a 32” diameter and will handle materials including paper, primary films, flexible packaging laminations, pressure sensitives, and label stock. ...

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 ...

Glue Tabs: Failures?

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2022, ... quantitative proof that that extra material adds to box performance. We will see when the results are in from university research. The literature search further revealed only a few additional studies: ...

New Era Battery Q&A

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2022, ... needs. New Era has a great deal of experience with coating, laminating, calendering and drying systems for a wide variety of environments, with a customer base spanning most industries which handle materials ...

How Using Machine Vision Can Enable Smart Converting

(Surface Prep)

October 19, 2022, ... produce less scrap, while securing business by delivering defect-free material. Presenter: Shomari Head, Global Product Manager- Maxcess Vision Systems For follow up questions about this webinar, contact: ...

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, ...

Get Ready for PACK EXPO International, With More Features Than Ever

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 17, 2022, ... set to come together to share innovations, connect with colleagues, hear from experts, see machinery-in-action and the latest packaging materials at the most comprehensive packaging and processing show ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... is more commonly associated with uses in flexible plastics and other non-porous materials such as film, labels, foil and other packaging. The ability to control and repeat the process for images printed ...

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

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... materials, its label stocks pass the Association of Plastic Recycling’s Critical Guidance Recognition for PET and HDPE.  In the all-important food industry, OMNI is GFSI and BRC Certified, which among ...

Toray’s Commitment to Innovation Helps Forge the Future of Flexible Packaging

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 10, 2022, ... century, aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, and is using its expertise as a materials innovator to make life better for people worldwide. Packaging and label film technologies that will be featured ...

TekniPlex Healthcare Debuts First Fully Transparent Recyclable Mid-barrier Blister Package at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2022, ... paper for medical device applications. TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, will debut the world’s first fully transparent ...

Maximizing Labor, Time and Safety with Slitter Rewinder Automation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 09, 2022, The converting industry continues to face limited labor resources and tighter profit margins. By Keith Hamilton, Sales Manager, Deacro Industries, A Davis-Standard Company The converting industry ...

A Q&A With CMD on Pouch Converting Industry

(Bag Pouch)

October 09, 2022, ... today must be well-designed to convert sustainable materials.  The CMD 760-SUP now includes patented Intelligent Sealing Technology on all seal stations, ensuring reliable quality on all film types for ...

Pregis Announces Senior Leadership Changes

(News | New Products)

October 05, 2022, ... vision and continue building the Pregis brand and doubling the size of the business.” Pregis is a leading provider of innovative flexible packaging and protective packaging materials and systems solutions. ...

SUN Automation Group Appeared at Corrugated Week 2022

(News | New Products)

October 05, 2022, ... Gluers and with over 100 machine installations in North America, LMC has an outstanding reputation for reliability and throughput. PARA Srl Machinery and Material Handling for Corrugated Board As ...

Mamata unveils new packaging machines at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2022, ... pouches from recyclable mono-material films at up to 110 ppm. Vegapack PFS 250-14: This PFS machine is a premade pouch filling system designed for high-speed premade pouch-filling applications, empowering ...

Wound Roll Mechanics: Part 1

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... winding, with this month’s focus on wound roll mechanics. Winding – Introduction Winding is an integral process in the manufacturing and converting of nearly all web materials such as paper, film, ...

Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... marketing, and packaging materials must be chosen with care and for relevancy. On pack design, color, graphics and informational content must tick all of the right boxes. Packaging must look good and stand ...