Roll Handling

HOW TO: Dual Layer Plasma Release Coatings for Curing Oven Rollers

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... Web defects, inconsistent tension, and buildup on roller surfaces are often at the top of the list of causes of these interruptions. Battling these issues can be a monumental task at times. Most web ...

Seamless Quality Monitoring from Raw Material to Finished Roll

(Web Handling)

February 12, 2024, ... solutions enable 100% quality monitoring from the extruder to the finished wound and converted roll, maximizing reliability right along the value chain. Applications range from the manufacture of films ...

Leader in Anilox Roll and Sleeve Cleaning

(Surface Prep)

February 07, 2024, ... was having problems with their water based inks ruining their anilox rolls. Sonic Solutions provides ultrasonic cleaning systems for any sized anilox roll or sleeve. From 6 inches to over 10 feet. Today, ...

Jemmco Celebrates 25 Years as a Global Leader in Rollers, Roller Coverings, Supplies & Equipment

(Surface Prep)

February 07, 2024, From our affordable rubber stretch roller sleeves and roller tapes to our made-to-order dyne test products and web cleaning supplies and equipment From our affordable rubber stretch roller sleeves ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2024, As the only solutions provider with all capabilities in-house, American Roller is proud to be a trusted and dependable supplier of custom cores... As the only solutions provider with all capabilities ...

Dixie Signs & Decals, Inc. Upgrades Kiss-cutting Technology with a Rollem 36” Semi-Slitter Model

(News | New Products)

January 17, 2024, Dixie Signs & Decals, Inc. has been a manufacturer of custom decals, nameplates, and pressure sensitive labels for over 37 years. Photo courtesy of Rollem Dixie Signs & Decals, Inc. has been a ...

Dorian Studio Inc. Modernizes Equipment with Insignia6H Rotary Die Cutter by Rollem

(News | New Products)

January 10, 2024, ... to upgrade their outdated punch press, Dorian’s President John Mark, and Manager Matt Davis met with Rollem’s Sales Manager, Doug Sherwood, at the Printing United Expo in 2022 and were instantly intrigued ...

Selecting the Proper Web Handling Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

December 10, 2023, ... control of the unwinding material and guiding of the web as it exits the unwind. Splicing the Expiring Roll Onto the New Roll’s Web The method of joining the end of the expiring roll’s web to the ...

Web Handling, Proper Tensioning & Guiding

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 15, 2023, ...  In this issue and next, we will break into four major categories the equipment that is required for the above to occur: Pull Rolls, Heating and Cooling Rolls, Accumulators, Web Turns and Web Flips. ...

Roll Flex Invests in Third Grafotronic Machine

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2023, US converter installs Grafotronic HI3 Inspection Slitter/Rewinder system. US converter installs Grafotronic HI3 Inspection Slitter/Rewinder system. Photo courtesy of Roll Flex Label Co. LLC. Roll ...

American Roller Completes 3rd Acquisition in 12 Months

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2023, Company continues its American Roller Way people and process strategy. Company continues its American Roller Way people and process strategy. American Roller has announced the acquisition of PETCO, ...

New Elastomeric and Urethane Roller Coverings?

(Coating/Laminating)

November 01, 2023, In the converting industry there are many machine roller positions that rely on elastomeric or urethane coverings to produce high-quality products. By William R. Bradley Jr., Vice President, Business ...

The Turning Point in Alufoil Roll Converting: ROTOMAC presents its latest groundbreaking innovation

(News | New Products)

October 30, 2023, ... paper from mother rolls into consumer-sized rolls for household, catering and professional use markets. All ROTOMAC machines combine innovative designs with an outstanding manufacturing performance. ...

TekniPlex Consumer Products Introduces Rubber Sheets and Rollstock for Die-Cutting & Converting Applications in Various Markets

(News | New Products)

October 22, 2023, ... a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, now offers rubber sheets and rollstock suitable for producing gaskets, seals, valves, and ...

Textured Rolls Create Attractive and Functional Substrates

(News | New Products)

October 08, 2023, Textured rolls, also known as coating rolls, metering rolls and anilox rolls, use patterns measured in lines per inch to deliver specific attributes and appearance characteristics to paper, film and foil ...

Protecting Flexible Packaging Rolls with Custom Steel Racks

(Web Handling)

October 01, 2023, ... packaging sizes, massive full or partial rolls of materials often must be stored for extended periods without any creasing, crimping or damage that could compromise product integrity or branding. Although ...

Rollem International Shares Interactive Equipment at Printing United

(News | New Products)

September 26, 2023, Insignia Die Cutter offers entry into high-value packaging sector Insignia Die Cutter offers entry into high-value packaging sector Printing United is the perfect venue to show Rollem’s innovative ...

Selecting the Proper Web Handling Equipment

(Web Handling)

July 17, 2023, Written by New Era Converting Machinery’s Bob Pasquale -Written by New Era Converting Machinery’s Bob Pasquale A key requirement of every web processing line is the ability to properly handle and ...

Swiss-Based Firm Richnerstutz AG Acquires EFI VUTEk Q5r Superwide Roll-to-Roll Printer; 100th VUTEk Qr Series Printer Sold by EFI

(News | New Products)

May 25, 2023, ... roll-to-roll LED printer with EFI’s UltraClear Coat to replace its 13-year-old VUTEk GS5000r roll-to-roll printer and is the only company in Switzerland to offer inline protective clear coat for self-adhesive ...

No More Rolling in Plastic – Megaflex Schaumstoff Switches to Mondi’s Paper Solution for Rollpacking Mattresses

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2023, Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has created Protector Bag ExpandForm, a paperbag solution with an expandable feature to safely rollpack mattresses. Mondi, a global leader ...

Top Packaging Producer is One of the First to Deploy Pioneering Tension-measurement Roller

(News | New Products)

April 24, 2023, In its quest to maintain the highest quality standards, a leading film and packaging manufacturer has turned to the world’s first segmented tension-measurement roller. In its quest to maintain the ...

Roll-2-Roll Introduces ODC 960 Sensor

(News | New Products)

April 11, 2023, Roll-2-Roll Technologies introduces its latest product, the ODC 960 sensor. Roll-2-Roll Technologies introduces its latest product, the ODC 960 sensor. Boasting a sensing range of 37.8 inches and ...

Winding Part 5: Solutions for Common Wound Roll Defects

(Converting Expert)

April 03, 2023, Wound roll defects are anything that results in a disappointed customer. By Neal Michal, Principal, Converting Expert, LLC Wound roll defects are anything that results in a disappointed customer. ...

Milwaukee to Host R2R USA Conference 2023 Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters Issues Call for Papers

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 21, 2023, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (formerly AIMCAL) will hold its annual flagship event, the R2R USA Conference, October 2-5, 2023 The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (formerly AIMCAL) ...

The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters Announces Events

(News | New Products)

February 09, 2023, The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters, formerly AIMCAL, announces the following events... The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters, formerly AIMCAL, announces the following events... April ...

Finzer Roller: 55 Years Later

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

February 06, 2023, Finzer Roller is a one of the largest rubber roller companies in the United States. Finzer Roller is a one of the largest rubber roller companies in the United States. It has remained a family-owned ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2023, As the only solutions provider with all capabilities in-house, American Roller is proud to be a trusted and dependable supplier of custom cores, high-release coatings, and durable coverings. As ...

Leader in Anilox Roll and Sleeve Cleaning

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 23, 2023, ... was having problems with their water based inks ruining their anilox rolls. Sonic Solutions provides ultrasonic cleaning systems for any sized anilox roll or sleeve. From 6 inches to over 10 feet. Today, ...

Finzer Roller, Inc., Announces Recent Acquisitions

(News | New Products)

December 21, 2022, Finzer Roller, Inc., recently announced two recent acquisitions. Finzer Roller, Inc., recently announced two recent acquisitions. On September 30, 2022, Finzer Roller acquired certain assets of Republic ...

American Roller Acquires Big River Roller

(News | New Products)

December 13, 2022, Company expands southern presence and expands trucking capabilities Company expands southern presence and expands trucking capabilities American Roller is pleased to announce the acquisition of Big ...