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Features shaftless unwind

Designed to process difficult materials, a new roll-fed slitter/rewinder system both slits and sheets rolls weighing up to 8,000 lbs, using a shaftless unwind to provide for fast roll changeovers. Material is slit, accumulated through controlled-gravity loops to restrict material stretching, and then cut using a gap-shear method. A gripper/stacker automatically handles sheets for later use; the operator only has to load the roll, adjust sheet length and slit width, and unload finished goods.

Contech, 800/961-6449, www.contech-usa.com

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Low-cost alternative for labs

The YR-1 Yield Rheometer is said to be easy-to-operate and can be a low-cost alternative to complicated lab systems. Ideal for measuring the yield stress behavior of most materials, the unit is used in the QC lab or even right on the production floor. Technicians can make quick, repeatable QC tests with minimal training. Test results are displayed as a single yield-stress number.

Brookfield Engineering, 800/628-8139, www.brookfieldengineering.com

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Water-washable photopolymer

New Cosmolight® NEO and NSF flexographic printing plates are reportedly the first water-washable, photopolymer technology that is both durable to water-based ink and solvent-based and UV inks. Advantages include wash-out in plain tap water with mild detergent; "press-ready" in an hour, cutting press downtime; high print quality; high resolution for sharp detail; excellent thickness tolerance; and an anti-static treatment for dust-free handling.

Toyobo Co. Ltd., fax: 83/6-348-3099.

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12- and 18-in. web widths

The new AFR-18 high-speed rewinder for aluminum foil and food films is engineered to handle both 12- and 18-in. widths and 1.25- and 1.75-in. OD cores. Production speeds of up to 40 rolls/min or 1,500 fpm are possible, says co. Roll lengths are infinitely adjustable from 16-500 ft. The multi-position, servo-controlled turret rewinder adjusts while running, and its electronic operator interface controls length changes, as well as provides machine diagnostics. From up to a 30-in. mill-roll dia, the AFR-18 can produce finished rolls of up to 3 in. dia.

Elsner Engineering Works, Inc., 717/637-5991, www.elsnereng.com

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Enhanced printing surface

New Ultra BrightTop™ white, top linerboard is designed for consumer marketers seeking greater shelf-impact and a higher-quality image for their brands. The material reportedly offers a superior, brighter, smoother and cleaner surface for printing, and it is FDA-certified for direct-food contact.

International Paper, 901/763-6367, www.internationalpaper.com

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Portable, servo-driven

The 2300RTIM portable re-register system is a completely self-contained, servo-driven module that includes a 17-in. circumference infeed/ pacing roller and pneumatic nip/gripper rollers for positive web control. It not only re-registers pre-printed rolls; it also can introduce the second web registered to the first web. Smart Card Technology houses all press information (gearing, circumference, maximum speed, etc.). The 2300RTIM is truly "plug and play" with a free-standing electrical cabinet on rollers that contains the microprocessor and power drive.

Rotary Technologies, Inc., 407/888-2886, www.rotarytechnologies.com

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With improved smoothness

The new Candesce® paperboard is a result of complete re-engineering of the co.'s quality paperboard. Improvements include a brighter base sheet with a brighter/whiter appearance and an improved smoothness. The sheet is topped off with a unique blend of coatings to attain an 88 GE brightness. The new process done on this paperboard is said to maintain improved visual consistency between the coated and uncoated sides, and has consistent shade control for certain end-use applications.

Potlatch, 800/227-4435.

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Fits narrow web presses

The Model 1.5x4U compensated ultrasonic array edge detector has a Remote Guide Point Adjustment feature for narrow web press-guiding applications. Operators can easily view current web-edge position and also the amount of guide-point offset directly from the RGPA. Guide Point adjustments are in 0.001-in. increments. The RGPA is compact and can be mounted anywhere along the press frame. It has 25 preset memory locations to store "job recipes."

AccuWeb, 608/223-0625, www.accuweb.com

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For tapes, laminates & foils

The 402E Traverse Rewinder—with flexible programming and integration of mechanical and electrical controls—allows great care to be taken in winding different materials, such as tapes, laminates and foils, to produce high-quality packages.

American Sahm Co., LLC, 864/297-1900.

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For color consistency

The Eye-One™, a system that includes both software and a measurement device to simplify the creation, communication and management of color, is now compatible with Mac OS X. The system ensures consistent color reproduction across a range of media, eliminating guesswork and wasted proofs.

GretagMacbeth, 411/842-2400, www.gretagmacbeth.com

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