Conference Proceedings
The Role of Anilox and Gravure Quality Control in R2R Printing & Coating Efficiency Paid Members Public
Presented by Brent Zurcher, MicroDynamics Anilox and gravure cylinders used in R2R processes perform the vital function of precision fluid transfer to the substrate, and therefore have a significant impact on the final function and quality of the end product. However, many R2R converters have no ability to inspect these
The Deceptive Dimensions of Web Handling Paid Members Public
Presented by Dr. Dilwyn P Jones, Emral Ltd Roll to roll processes rely on web handling principles to operate correctly and avoid defects such as scratches and wrinkles. These focus on the transport of the web at the correct speed and tension (machine direction), and its position in the cross-machine
Static Ignition Hazards and Mitigations in Coating Paid Members Public
Presented by Kelly Robinson, Electrostatic Answers Accumulated static charges pose ignition hazards in industrial manufacturing operations. After a brief review of the conditions for ignition, we will view two videos of ignitions. I will discuss the charge separation mechanisms that led to the ignition and talk more broadly about what
Specifying a Coating and Laminating Line – Part 2 Paid Members Public
Presented by Robert A Pasquale, New Era Converting Machinery As business plans and requirements change, end users occasionally find themselves needing to explore the possibility of acquiring new coating and laminating assets. To address these changes, the user needs to generate a specification outlining the requirements. In these presentations we
Specifying a Coating and Laminating Line – Part 1 Paid Members Public
Presented by Robert A Pasquale, New Era Converting Machinery As business plans and requirements change, end users occasionally find themselves needing to explore the possibility of acquiring new coating and laminating assets. To address these changes, the user needs to generate a specification outlining the requirements. In these presentations we
ROI of Automation Paid Members Public
Presented by Tom Kepper, Pinnacle Converting Equipment & Services, LLC The long-term demographics of the US labor force are not favoring the domestic manufacturing environment. Additionally, many of the educational opportunities point new entrants into segments of the labor market outside of the factory. Automation is one of the trends
Recycling Flexible Packaging Waste by Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation (STRAP) Paid Members Public
Presented by Reid Van Lehn, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation (STRAP) process is a platform technology for recycling multicomponent plastic waste, including multilayer plastic films. In this talk, I will describe the basic principles of the STRAP process, in which target polymer components from multilayer plastic films
