April 30, 2024

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Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

The importance of proper care and cleaning cannot be overstated. Proper cleaning translates to defect-free products, which improves a company's bottom line. Putting off cleaning for even a brief time can cause damage as ink dries quickly. The ink can harden, which can make it difficult, or sometimes impossible, to remove later. Be sure to clean printing plates, ink chambers, anilox rolls, sleeves or cylinders immediately after each job.



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Delta ModTech Celebrates National Volunteer Month


Throughout the year Delta ModTech employees give back by sharing their knowledge, their dollars, their labor, and, most importantly, by sharing their hearts. Delta’s charitable giving events this April benefited people around the world. From working with local high school robotics teams and college groups to serving the local community and helping pack meals to fight against global hunger. Here are some highlights of how our employees stepped up and gave back. Read more.

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Web Guide 101

In our fast-paced world of manufacturing, where precision and efficiency are paramount, the role of web guiding cannot be overstated. As we navigate through an analog landscape fraught with chaos and imperfections, web guides serve as indispensable tools, allowing us to cut through the uncertainties and produce high-quality products consistently.

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Try out The Ripper. Great for applications in the converting and web press industries, this simple and effective tool provides a safer alternative to the utility knife for cutting raw paper stock on the outside of rolls. Discover its advantages over your current solution.


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INDUSTRY UPDATES
 

New COF Indicator Simplifies Measuring Friction on Packaging Film


Tentoma has introduced the COF indicator ST 1.0 tool to estimate if the coefficient of friction (COF) on the packaging film meets your requirements.

EMT International Builds Customized Punch and Perfing Finishing Solution for Heeter


EMT International announces a new customer installation aligned with its strategy to bring innovative digital finishing solutions to the marketplace. 

Double E Group Releases the Schlumpf Powered Core Plug Handler for the Tissue Industry


The battery-powered Schlumpf Powered Core Plug Handler is a durable and efficient solution for inserting, removing and transporting core plugs in your tissue facility. 

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Pinnacle Converting Equipment manufactures converting equipment and provides converting services for a wide variety of industries. Located in Charlotte, NC, we are a designer and builder of custom converting equipment solutions for utmost manufacturing productivity. Our expertise focuses on challenges in web handling that include slitting, sheeting, core cutting, impulse sealing, unwinding, rewinding, laminating, and stacking. Learn more here.

LEADERS IN CONVERTING: DOVER FLEXO ELECTRONICS



Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE), a recognized innovator in tension control technology, is celebrating its 50th year manufacturing load cells, amplifiers, display indicators, closed-loop controllers, pneumatic brakes and idler rolls. DFE tension systems deliver improvements in material processing productivity and reliability, helping to reduce waste and operating costs. Industries such as flexible packaging, paper, film, foil and web converting are their specialty.

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Fife GuideLine Digital Line Guide Sensor


Unlock precision with GuideLine digital line sensor. 10X accuracy, 32mm wide field of view, and intuitive 5” touchscreen for seamless line and pattern detection. Upgrade your efficiency today!


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WHITE PAPERS

Reducing the Occurrence of Ink Spitting


Ink spitting is caused by a buildup of ink on the opposite side of the blade, which then leaks out from the blade or contact point, creating teardrop shaped flaws in the print. Ink spitting is a random phenomenon that impacts the overall quality and profitability of an otherwise perfect print.


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PLATINUM COMPANY

Meech International


Established in 1907, Meech has earned a world-wide reputation for excellence in high quality electrical engineering and for the last 50 years has specialized in the development of electro-static control solutions. From its inception, two objectives have been paramount: the development of premium quality products and the provision of the highest level of customer service, both supported by in-depth knowledge of clients application requirements.

 

PFFC NEWS

 

APRIL ISSUE

Page 8 - Recyclability & Circularity


Page 12 - Principles of Narrow Web Slitting


Page 16 - Tension: The First Thing We Must Get Right


Page 20 - Innovation in Extrusion Barriers


Page 24 - Global Pouch Forum Preview


Page 28 - Web Guiding 101


Page 32 - Why Cleaning is a Must in the Flexo Industry

Coming in June PFFC: Pouches & Printing Focus Issue

Battery Production eNewsletter


Issue Highlights

- Substrates in Flexible Packaging

- Recyclable Packaging

- Printing & Coating

- Packaging Film & Laminating


Special Advertiser Opportunities:

- Battery Production Focused eNews Sponsorship

- Converting Equipment Q&A


Ad confirmation & material due May 15, 2024. Contact Lori Pisano for pricing and other exciting options!



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SPECIAL DIRECTORY - CONTRACT CONVERTING SERVICES

Looking for a contract converter? The PFFC Online Contract Converting Services Directory is interactive, offering a quick reference format to find converters that provide toll coating, laminating, rewinding, salvage services, and more. Readers can learn more about each company by clicking their live website link or the link to the company's Buyers Guide listing.


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