Roll Handling

Flint Group and Xeikon to Highlight Corrugated Printing Innovations at SuperCorrExpo 2024

(News | New Products)

August 19, 2024, ... helping them discover how IDERA can support converters in controlling their running costs and staying competitive.” SuperCorrExpo will be the world’s largest event for the corrugated printing industry ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... systems, whether digitally controlled on a flexo or inkjet digital press, will contribute to the stability needed to fully automate systems. These systems meticulously manage inks for temperature, solid ...

Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. announces Director of Strategic Accounts

(News | New Products)

August 08, 2024, Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. (A&V), a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic printing supplies and equipment Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. (A&V), a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic ...

EFI Announces New Wide Format Pro+ Series Printers and High-performance ProGraphics+ Series Inks

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2024, ... deliver high-quality imaging at production speeds and even more printing capabilities – all with a low total cost of ownership (TCO). The 65-inch EFI Pro 16h+ hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printer offers ...

Integrated Systems Design Welcomes Ed Romaine as New VP of Marketing & Business Development

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2024, Integrated Systems Design (ISD), a leading systems integrator and manufacturer of automated warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution systems Integrated Systems Design (ISD), a leading systems integrator ...

Schreiner ProTech Offers Series of Labels that Protect RFID Chips in Harsh Environments

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2024, Company’s Robust RFID-Labels portfolio helps assure reliable chip readability in electronic, automotive and other high-leverage industries. Company’s Robust RFID-Labels portfolio helps assure reliable ...

Static Eliminators: Solutions for Winders, Unwinders and Slitters

(Static-Beat)

August 04, 2024, ... static control is focused on the wound rolls because static charges on wound rolls can severely shock operators, ignite fires in solvent handling operations, and cause stick and jamming of cut sheets in ...

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

(Web Handling)

July 28, 2024, ... industrial applications. Roll Covers Wool's versatility extends to its use in rollers and roller covers where its unique properties make it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications. Wool ...

Driving Flexibility and Cost Savings With Modular Cutting Assemblies Exploring Alternatives to Inflexible Purpose-built Production Equipment

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 21, 2024, ... manufacturer needed to cut and slit metal foil capsule blisters from roll form into precise pieces. Instead of investing time and money in a large-scale, custom-engineered cutting and slitting machine, ...

Martin Automatic at Labelexpo Americas Booth 811

(Upcoming Conference News)

July 17, 2024, ... and maximum roll diameter of 40” (1016mm).  But to feed the ETI line for manufacturing label stock, Martin is supplying a second MBS for dual web feed into the ETI laminator.  The second splicer has a ...

Channeled Resources Group Appoints Al Berry to Release Liner Ambassador

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2024, Channeled Resources Group (CRG), an industry-leading manufacturer of release liners, blank shipping labels, and pressure-sensitive roll label stock Channeled Resources Group (CRG), an industry-leading ...

Insignia Die-Cutting Series Wins PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Award for Die-Cutting Equipment

(News | New Products)

July 14, 2024, Rollem International has announced the Insignia Die-Cutting Series received a coveted PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Award for Die-Cutting Equipment. Rollem International has announced the ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... As the material moves between the rotating die and an anvil or backup roller, precise cuts or impressions are made, allowing for the continuous production of custom shapes and designs. Rotary die cutters ...

Winpak's Zero-error Approach Reshapes Packaging ...

(News | New Products)

July 08, 2024, With a 47-year history of success, Winpak recognized the intricate nature of packaging printing, particularly when handling dense information for product labeling. With a 47-year history of success, ...

InkJet Introduces New Anser Smart Printhead Designed for Automated Production Line Integration

(News | New Products)

July 01, 2024, ... latest product offering is the ANSER Smart Printhead, a compact high-resolution inkjet printer designed for production automation and system integration. Boasting the world's smallest controller, it is ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, In battery production, maintaining cleanliness and controlling static electricity are essential to ensuring quality and efficiency.  In battery production, maintaining cleanliness and controlling static ...

Faustel – Battery Energy and Fuel Cell Market Q&A

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, Faustel is the technology leader in custom roll to roll electrode, fuel cell, and battery separator production equipment solutions Faustel is the technology leader in custom roll to roll electrode, ...

The Griff Network Invests in Upgrades to Adhesive Toll Coating, Private Label Division

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2024, The Griff Network, a premier provider of roll-to-roll, roll-to-sheet, and roll-to-finished products, announced advancements to its three Fallsington, PA facilities. The Griff Network, a premier provider ...

Flexo Wash Enhances HP Graphics Experience Center with Laser Anilox Cleaning Technology

(News | New Products)

June 20, 2024, ... renowned for its efficiency and safety, will be a centerpiece at the HP Center, demonstrating the best-in-class capabilities for cleaning narrow and mid-web anilox rolls. This placement allows HP to showcase ...

Sustainability: A Journey Through Coating and Lamination Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2024, ...  In the web path of a coater or laminator there is a large number of web supporting rollers. Each idle roller contributes several grams to passive inertia. When tens of idle rollers are involved, it is ...

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, ... external relationships to obtain a long-term, secure, high-performing and controllable supply of recycled polyethylene that helps NOVA Chemicals' customers, brand owners and retailers meet sustainability ...

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Speedy Delivery of High-Quality Parts

(Web Handling)

June 02, 2024, In the pulp and paper industry, large drive and tending heads, rollers, drive shafts, gears and other components are essential in producing pulp paper, board and other cellulose-based products. By ...

ARC Elects Officers, Directors

(News | New Products)

May 29, 2024, Members of the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC), a global non-profit trade association serving the flexible metallizing Members of the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC), a ...

ROTOCON assists TubePac International establish globally competitive tube manufacturing facility

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2024, ... slitting system to improve production efficiencies. Also purchased was ROTOCON’s ECOLINE ultrasonic anilox roller cleaner which quickly removes ink and dirt from any line count anilox cells. ROTOCON’s ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... of uncontrolled static can result in distorted finished products, out of register printed products or damaged extruded films — this can lead to increased product rejections and wastage. Machinery on the ...

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... at extrusion. But films change over a period, and under different storage or transport conditions, and even from roll to roll of the same substrate because of the action of additives or contamination. ...

Static Gets Worse at Higher Line Speeds: Keys Toward Maintaining Good Static Control

(Surface Prep)

May 12, 2024, ... that the air at the web surface moves with the web. As the air approaches the entering nip where the web first touches the idler roller, the air must escape out at the edges of the web and the air pressure ...

HOW TO: Know When It's Too Late to Buy QC Equipmen

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... equipment with the most sophisticated sensors and controllers to ensure your product is produced with precise accuracy. We also manufacture print and surface inspection equipment, which ensures that the ...

HOW TO: Eliminate Press Downtime

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... the substrate. Focus on the anilox roll. Focus on how clean the anilox roll is. Better yet, why not just start with a perfectly clean roll in the first place? Why not start with a perfectly clean roll ...

HOW TO: Add Web Cleaning on a Budget With Jemmco, LLC

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... over a converter's existing idler roller, thus eliminating the need for costly roller recovers, spare rollers and cumbersome two-way shipping expenses. Utilizing a proprietary, tacky surface, the sleeve ...