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Salvage system removes, doctors roll stock

Published: March 01, 1995
The jumbo roll-salvage system is designed for visually inspecting, removing and doctoring printed roll stock of all kinds. The system will process 50-in.

Intertec completes purchase of Maclean Hunter US.

Published: March 01, 1995
Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER, formerly part of Maclean Hunter Publishing is now a part of Intertec Publishing Corp., Overland Park, KS.On Jan. 31, Intertec

Winding system suited for long lengths

Published: March 01, 1995
The winding system is designed for slitting and spooling exceptionally long lengths of tension-sensitive medical laminates onto a single core. It features

Densitometer provides printing parameters

Published: March 01, 1995
The company has added the IQ 150 to its line of intelligent portable densitometers. The model is the most basic of the series and provides only the most

Laser alignment determines shaft offsets

Published: March 01, 1995
The Rotalign laser alignment is designed with a visible laser beam to determine shaft offsets and angularity with micron resolution, even over separations

Cups developed for viscosity measurements

Published: March 01, 1995
A set of Shell cups are designed for use in the laboratory or for calibrating process viscosity-control equipment. The cups were developed to optimize

Options, sensor designed for web inspection

Published: March 01, 1995
The company offers the Supervision Plus package of video web-inspection options that include high resolution, a three-chip camera and a TSI-01 hand-held,

Coating module allows in-house production

Published: March 01, 1995
The in-line coating module retrofits to most presses and web-handling equipment, allowing label producers to convert off-the-shelf face stocks and release

Steam bar controls curl in web processes

Published: March 01, 1995
The Curlguard system is designed to control curl in paper web processes. It incorporates a steam distribution bar to apply uniform steam to the web. Curl

Calibration fixture measures UV light source

Published: March 01, 1995
The SS5107 calibration fixture directly measures ultraviolet-light source performance on light-wand-equipped curing systems. The liquid light guide for

In-feed section meets stringent standards

Published: March 01, 1995
The company offers a redesigned in-feed section for its R200 press. The section features a more compact design and stability allowing customers to meet

Software system designed for analysis

Published: March 01, 1995
The Expertalert predictive-maintenance software system has been reengineered and released as a network version and compatible with Microsoft DOS and Windows

US converter sells Brazilian interest

Published: March 01, 1995
Riverwood International Corp., Atlanta, GA has announced it has completed the sale, of just under 50% interest in Riverwood's Brazilian operation, Igaras

Shredders provide recycling advantages

Published: March 01, 1995
The company's core shredders are designed to handle cores and butt rolls up to 8-in. in diameter at a speed of 40 fpm and shred up to 8 tons of cores/hr.

Video system measures on microscopic scale

Published: March 01, 1995
The FT[Angstrom]200 is a flexible optical and video system for laboratory use in measuring contact angle, absorption, wettability, surface tension and

Micrometer allows air-gap adjustment

Published: March 01, 1995
A new device with a micrometer allows easy access, high-accuracy air-gap adjustment of electrode assemblies on the firm's corona-treating stations. The

Static eliminator bar neutralizes webs

Published: March 01, 1995
The E-series static eliminator bar is designed to neutralize positive and negative changes on webs made of plastic, glass, fabric and paper. When used

Familiarity with change no surprise in this industry

Published: March 01, 1995, By Marsh, Robert W.
Last year was a surprising year for the metallizing industry in a number of ways. The shortage of polyester film contrasted with ample supplies in 1993.

AIMCAL selects 3 finalists for technology award

Published: March 01, 1995
Three finalists have been announced for the 1995 Technology of the Year Award sponsored by AIMCAL, the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters

Holograms continue to gain in converting applications.

Published: March 01, 1995, By Zuck, Robert A.
The annual conference on holographic technology addresses a wide range of issues facing this industry today. This article presents a recap of some of

Package, vehicle sticker earn holographic honors

Published: March 01, 1995
Several holographic products were honored in the Awards for Excellence in Holography competition presented by the International Hologram Manufacturers

State legislative action includes removal of 2 bans: 1994

Published: March 01, 1995, By Robert A. Zuck
Legislative activity on the state level for environmental issues relating to flexible packaging continued to surface during 1995, however, no major legislation

Metallizer, orienter to increase films capacity

Published: March 01, 1995
New equipment installations will boost the worldwide capacity of the Films Division of Mobil Chemical Co., Pittsford, NY, during 1995.The addition of

Regulatory agencies to see impact of Republican contract

Published: March 01, 1995, By MacArthur, Malcolm D.
It's already apparent the Republican House of Representatives' Contract with America and other proposals to limit the size of the federal government aren't

Latin American industry remains untapped market

Published: March 01, 1995, By Sacharow, Stanley
With the recent advent of NAFTA, SAFTA, GATT and the Miami Summit, the industrial world has focused on the many Latin American nations.There is a huge

Empowerment investment required to reap rewards.

Published: March 01, 1995, By Davis, Arthur G.
You're now empowered is a phrase being heard around many Fortune 500 companies today.Is it fashionable? Yes, it is. However, senior executives want to

Australian firm plans three-year expansion

Published: March 01, 1995
Jac Australia Pty. Ltd., West Footscray, Australia, has announced it's planning an estimated $25-million capital expenditure and expansion program.The

Crystallizing line starts production in China.

Published: March 01, 1995
The government-owned Shanghai Chemical Plant's PET crystallizing line began operations in September 1994 to produce X-ray film for the medical industry

Canadian firm constructs pilot polyethylene plant

Published: March 01, 1995
A Canadian petrochemical and plastic supplier announced plans to construct a $20 million (Canadian) polyethylene pilot plant.Novacor Chemicals Ltd., Calgary,

Ethylene supplier plans production increases

Published: March 01, 1995
A Cincinnati, OH, company has announced it plans to increase its polyethylene, ethylene and acetic acid production capacities to meet strong market demand.Quantum

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