2023 R2R USA
Tape & Label Manufacturing: Reduce Environmental Impact While Increasing Production Efficiency with Hot Melt Coatings Paid Members Public
Presented by Oscar Pastor, Valco Melton Improving product sustainability while maintaining or increasing process efficiency is a major concern for today’s manufacturers and converters. It is our aim to describe how the use of hot melt adhesive coatings can benefit converting processes by meeting both demands. On the one
Determination of the Vacuum System for R2R Coaters by Using a Simulation Program Paid Members Public
Presented by Norbert Palenstijn, Leybold USA, Inc The determination of the best suitable pumping systems often depends on experience. Simple calculation based on chamber volume, required pressure and gas flow can lead to insufficient pumping capacity. Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum has developed a simulation tool which combines calculation and experience. Outgassing
UV Acrylics: Re-Engineering for High Performance Applications in Tapes Paid Members Public
Presented by Nicolas Velez, Henkel Corporation UV acrylic hot-melt adhesives have been in the industry for many years and are seen to be the future of the label and tape applications due to its high-end performance, ease of use and cost efficiencies. Previously, the applications these adhesives could go into
Converting Performance Paid Members Public
Presented by Neal Michal, Converting Expert, LLC Converting performance is measured in different ways. Tons per day. Cases on the overhead. Speed, waste, and delay. Yield and Uptime. OEE. Incentive Pay. Stops per Day. # of Occurrences. Running waste vs Waste from Unplanned Events. Top Line Revenue from New Product Launch.
Oriented Polyethylene: 5 Things You Need To Know Paid Members Public
Presented by Robert Clare, NOVA Chemicals Invention description A new Biaxially Oriented HDPE based film that enables 100% PE mono and laminated recyclable structures to be produced on a wide range of print and conversion equipment at a scale that matches high volume applications, with consistent performance and excellent properties.
Surface Treating Insights for Emerging Coating & Laminating Markets Paid Members Public
Presented by Mike McConnell, Enercon Industries Corporation The vast majority of coating and laminating technologies have been developed for the production of Flexible Packaging. Today these technologies are being repurposed for emerging markets with applications that have their own set of unique application challenges. Or do they? In this presentation
AOI Requirements for Specific Converting Applications and Processes Paid Members Public
Presented by Michelle Sullivan, Dr. Schenk of America Converted products need a reliable form of inspection and monitoring to achieve a consistently high-quality product. Automated Optical Inspection Systems (AOI) can provide reliable inspection and help improve processes. There is a balance between standard solutions and customized solutions to provide an
Epsilon Xline – Optimize Yield R2R Production By On-Product Elemental Insights Paid Members Public
Presented by Dr. Michel Zoontjes, Malvern Panalytical Towards a sustainable future hydrogen will become an important molecule to store the energy made by sustainable energy sources. Further it will be essential for future synthetic chemicals. To be able to use green energy widely, reducing the costs of electrolysers and fuel
