We recently caught up with Tim Roddy, Erhardt + Leimer’s technical sales manager, who discussed the most problematic of the three tension zones, the value proposition of tension control equipment and future industry trends.
We sat down and discussed printing equipment with Brian Cook- MacDermid Graphics Solutions; Todd Blumsack- Bobst North America Inc.; Roy Oomen- HP Indigo; Klaus Kleemann- W&H North America, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp.; Raúl El-Fakdi- Comexi, and Mario Mucciacciaro- Uteco.
Accurate tension measurement and control can go a long way toward reducing the negative effects of process deviations on printed and converted materials in a continuous web process, particularly in cases where flexible, extensible substrates are being run.
Traditional UV curing is used today in wide web applications for the likes of protective varnish, silicone release and functional coatings, but new advancements in inks, adhesives and over-protective varnishes have UV LED poised for growth in this category.
Films are generally metallized and brightly printed before they are combined together to make the packaging we see all around us. In the manufacture of these films, it is necessary to change the surface so that the ink and aluminum layers will stick to them.
As the voice of the flexible packaging industry for over 60 years, FPA provides a wealth of significant benefits that support the success of FPA members and the advancement of the flexible packaging industry.
The voice of the flexible packaging industry, the FPA works very hard to promote the advantages and benefits of flexible packaging; advocate to protect against potential barriers to growth and combat regulatory burdens; and communicate to keep members and stakeholders informed and engaged.
The FPA 2018 Board of Directors were elected by FPA voting members via ballot for a one-year term, and will assume their directorship on March 13, 2018, during the FPA 2018 Annual Meeting in Naples, Florida.
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