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Scitex Appoints Canadian Agent and US Dealer

(Archive)

April 18, 2005, Scitex Vision America has appointed Cascades Resources as the exclusive Canadian distributor for its line of digital printing equipment and consumables for wide-format graphic-arts and packaging applications. ...

UV/EB a Bright Spot in Economy

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ...  Increased productivity, as press speeds can be higher than with use of conventional water- or solvent-based ink jet. The inks are stable, without the tendency to clog the jet nozzles. They offer better ...

Evolving Ink Jet Technology

(Magazine)

January 30, 2005, ... jet inks often are used in home- or office-type ink jet printers. Most DOD ink jet systems are water-based, whereas CIJ systems typically are solvent-based. Today, both water- and solvent-based inks can ...

Model Mock-Ups

(Magazine)

November 29, 2004, ... for the ink to adhere to various substrates. The manufacturers of the ink systems specify a solvent-based coating for plastics. We found by using the Enercon corona treater, we can use HP Indigo’s aqueous-based ...

Rotogravure an Evolving Process

(Magazine)

October 30, 2004, ...  A variety of ink solvents can be used, which offers a wider binder selection in ink formulations. High-color print densities can be achieved. The gravure ink is measured accurately and ...

Materials

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... alternative to MEK or aggressive solvent-based inks and said to be ideal for printing on heat-sensitive materials. Scented Inks Enhance Brands Flint Ink, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; 734/622-6000; flintink.com ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... 526 dpi in the process direction, at speeds to 250 fpm with UV inks and to 400 fpm with solvent inks. Supplier Information: Jetrion LLC, sub. of Flint Ink — jetrion.com Chugs Back with Shrink Labels ...

3M/Emtech Emulsion Technologies Go Digital with New Line of Label Materials

(Archive)

September 12, 2004, ...  Adds the manufacturer, "With the commissioning of a brand new, state-of-the art solvent coater, the 'Go To Team' at 3M/Emtech is poised to deliver even more value-added solutions that enable converters ...

The Latitudes of LEAN

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... Equipped with the manufacturer's IMS SLIM (Stork Logistic Ink Management) software, the system performs fully automated and computerized dispensing of water- or solvent-based inks, says Stork. In addition ...

New Products for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... workflow. Analyze VOCs Quickly GrafikAmerica, York, PA; 717/843-3183; nirainstruments.it The NIRA Neptune solvent content analyzer reportedly offers precision results and absolute repeatability. Generates ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Archive)

May 30, 2004, ...  Resins WEST WARWICK, RI, USA—Soluol, a privately held global marketer of water- and solvent-based PU resins and coatings, has acquired Noveon's solvent-based PU resin products. The acquired products wil ...

Kodak Polychrome Graphics to Demo Flexo Plates at Drupa

(Flexpack)

April 25, 2004, ... compatible with CTP (computer-to-plate) devices with a sensitivity range of 830 nm to 1064 nm and can run on press with solvent-, water-based, or UV inks. "Flexcel plates are designed with a wide exposure ...

Products

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... well as slot die application of 100% solids coatings, aqueous- and solvent-based solutions, and hot melt adhesives. The dual-die technique reportedly has been applied successfully to the production of ...

Drupa New Product Digest

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... output speed of 300 mpm. High-output, two-zone drying system is said to ensure dependable drying of both solvent- and water-based inks. Features a corona treater and camera-assisted print inspection system ...

Learn More about Shrink Sleeve Labeling for Profits at Comco's April 7th Educator Semina

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2004, ... pm : Latest Technology for Shrink Label Converting—Raul Matos, Karlville 12:50 - 1:10 pm : Sleeve Label Application Machine—Dave Niemuth, Krones 1:10 - 1:30 pm : Solvents—Bruce Mechleder, Flexcraft ...

Products

(Magazine)

February 29, 2004, ... Hoelscher Corp., Lincoln, RI; 401/333-2770; whcorp.com The Varicoater LF solvent-free laminator for flexible packaging materials features speeds from 820-1,500 fpm. Model is said to offer fast set-up ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... Says RadTech president David Diehl, “While thermally cured solvent- and water-borne systems have been used by the food packaging industry for many years, there are virtually no basic components that have ...

What Is Cationic UV Technology?

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... in the '70s to deal with volatile organic compound solvent emissions. With the downturn in the global economy, its superior productivity advantages have propelled its application in a variety of printing ...

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

(Materials)

January 30, 2004, ... and solvent resistance and high gloss. Ink adhesion can be formulated to match the most demanding of substrates, and UV inks can provide excellent print quality with little or no dot gain. The application ...

The Power of Three

(Tapes)

November 29, 2003, ... isn't outputting plates,” says Ashworth. “It's getting the work to the platemaker.” The Cyrel FAST 1000TD analog processor is a solvent-free unit that uses dry, thermal processing to produce the printing ...