2004 WCHC USA

Challenges of High Speed Splicing Members Public

Presented by Charles Hubbard, Black Clawson Converting Machinery Inc. Reliability is a key objective of any continuous web splicing operation, as web speeds increase and parent roll diameters are reduced; the challenge to increase reliability becomes much more difficult. Accuracy and repeatability of splicing systems become critical when splicing at

Kevin Lifsey
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Curtain Coating Edge Control Members Public

Presented by Robert Hirshburg, TSE Troller Schweizer Engineering AG Precision curtain coating is heralded as the fastest of the thin liquid film coating methods that are capable of achieving accurate and extremely uniform coatings. In addition to these advantages, curtain coating has multilayer capability and a host of process benefits

Kevin Lifsey
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Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of PECVD Films on Polyester Films Members Public

Presented by Howells Henry, University of Oxford This short communication reports on an on-going study of the mechanical properties of PECVD SiOx coatings on PET, primer coated PET and PEN substrates. Preliminary results have found that the internal stress and strain of the coatings are all compressive and relatively low.

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Automatic Permeability Testing: The Challenges and Solutions Members Public

Presented by Alyce Hartvigsen In recent years, numerous product developments and major changes in the distribution systems within key industries such as food and pharmaceutical products have in part been made possible by the development of enhanced packaging materials. The proliferation of new “ready-to-eat” foods on supermarket shelves and over-the-counter

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Technical Aspects of Converting Extensible Films Members Public

Presented by Fred Gum, AET Films Most flexible packaging films are elastic, some are more stretchable than others. The extensibility of these films poses challenges to the converter with respect to web handling and equipment maintenance so that quality converted webs can be made. Based on extensive OPP film experience,

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More Than Defect Detection - The Real Value of Web Inspection Members Public

Presented by Werner Goeckel, ISRA Surface Vision This article explores opportunities to maximize the value of automated online metalized and laminated film inspection. Examples are presented of implemented inspection systems that provide critical real time process and converting information to maximize yield, improve raw material quality, and strengthen customer relationships.

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Game-Changing Surface Pre-Treatment Technology Members Public

Presented by Tom Gilbertson, Enercon Industries Corporation The flexible packaging industry, despite the still-ebbing economy, continues to experience a technological revolution aimed at value-adding graphics, increasing consumer motivation, and delivering sustainable solutions for a host of challenges throughout the manufacturing and distribution chain. High performance package configurations and new printing

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SNS - The Heart of Understanding and Applying Slitting Members Public

Presented by Dominique Gallou

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