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Specifically for metallizers

New Mettalist-StabilizerPlus IMC boats meet applications for flexible plastics, film and paper metallization. Providing improved aluminum puddle and evaporation stability, the boats reportedly reach initial stability in about 30 min and produce high wet-out of aluminum throughout the boat cavity. With longer operational stability, metallizers can now meet critical deposition tolerances and boost productivity by up to 20 percent per linear ft per boat set, says co. New manufacturing processes achieve higher uniformity from boat to boat and lot to lot.

Advanced Ceramics Corp., 440/878-5700, fax: 216/529-3975.

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With two-week delivery program

Magnetic Cerface™ Die-Cutting Cylinders enable converters to use economical flexible steel dies rather than hard tooling. Setups are said to be fast and precise, and new jobs can be preppedin minutes by changing individual dies rather than cylinders. The flexible steel dies mount quickly, store easily and are held in place by powerful surface-mounting magnets that prevent shifting and lifting at any speed. The custom-built cylinders are ideal for labels, business forms, envelopes, paperboard and other rotary die-cutting applications.

Bunting Magnetics Co., 800/835-2526, fax: 316/283-4975, www.buntingmagnetics.com

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Automatic samplemaker

The AUTO-DRAW® III produces consistent, repeatable coated samples up to 81/2 by 13 in., using either wire-wound metering rods or blade-type film applicators. The economical, fully automatic drawdown machine is the co.'s newest addition to its family of laboratory drawdown equipment.

Industry Tech, 813/855-5054, fax: 813/891-9904, www.industrytech.net

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With reverse capability

The FILMATIC® T dual, stacked-turret winder, developed specifically for the U.S. market, satisfies high demand for reverse-winding capability and tapeless transfer. Featuring a low initial purchase price, compact design and small footprint, the FILMATIC® T requires minimal plant space and fits into one shipping container. With adhesiveless transfer, easy roll- and shaft-handling and multiple-up slitting without bleed trim, the winder is a solution for a variety of high-tech films. The turret winder is available for use with new lines as well as a retrofit to non-W&H machinery.

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp., 800/854-8702, fax: 401/333-6491, www.whcorp.com

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For sheet- or web-fed flexo applications

A new line of topcoats is easy to process and offers very low gloss levels with improved non-streaking and non-burnishing characteristics. Additionally, the products can be custom designed depending on viscosity and substrate requirements.

Northwest Coatings Corp., 414/762-3330, fax: 414/762-9132, www.northwestcoatings.com

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Safe and easy roll changes

The Delta Precision Unwind boasts machine-tool linear ball bearings, ball screws, and sealed tapered roller bearings to improve rigidity and extend life. The floor and backstop define roll-entry position such that the core chucks need only be powered into alignment with the core. This eliminates the need for the operator to wrestle the roll into position for core insertion and keeps the operator out of harm's way—no matter what diameter roll is to be loaded. Arms also provide full cross-machine positioning to allow rolls to be run side-by-side in multi-web operations. The stand handles roll diameters up to 84 in., widths up to 138 in., and weights up to 16,000 lbs. Optional equipment includes customer-specified brakes and chucks, multi-truck roll trolleys, dancer-based tension control, and bi-directional multiple bar decurlers.

Machine Works, Inc., 608/216-0090, www.machineworks.net

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High-performance adhesive

New 3M Adhesive Transfer Tapes 467MPR and 468MPR combine 3M high-performance Acrylic Adhesive 200MP with a polycoated paper liner specifically designed to help converters take full advantage of rotary die-cutting efficiency. Polycoating resists moisture curl. Adhesive 200MP is industry-proven for graphic attachment and other industrial applications requiring adhesion to metal and high surface-energy plastic. Short-term heat resistance is up to 400 deg F. These new tapes are versatile for combining with a variety of facestocks. Applications include graphics (subsurface printed polycarbonate), aluminum foil seals for air bags, foam gaskets, flexible circuits, polyimide heaters, and electronics.

3M Engineered Adhesives Div., 800/223-7427, www.3m.com/converter

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New technology introduced

Propafilm® OLS is a specialty BOPP overwrap film that tightens to the pack with or without a shrink tunnel. The film provides a sharp glossy wrap, which is best for CD or tape packs, confectionery products, toiletries, pharmaceuticals, or playing cards. New high-brilliance metallized films, Propafoil® RVU, are also available in a range of thicknesses for use in lamination or as a monostructure for products requiring higher quality on-shelf aesthetics. Propafilm® RDU, a new high-barrier film for extending shelf life, has two sides: one with an acrylic coating and the other with a high-barrier PVdC coating. A dual-ovenable film, CelloTherm®, is said to be ideal for heat-and-eat products such as burritos, pies and frozen bread products. With a biodegradable cellulose base, the film is heat-resistant, semi-permeable to moisture and prevents the growth of bacteria. NatureFlex® E305 has specialty barrier coatings formulated from nitrocellulose to increase protection from moisture and for use on heat-seal machinery. The film can be used in vertical or flow-wrap sealing applications and for twistwrap or bagmaking.

UCB Films Inc., 770/437-5726, fax: 678/556-1277.

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UV curable, low extractable

RAD-BOND 1014LO laminating adhesive features low residual odor and low extractables after curing, says co. Solvent-free, the flexo laminating product adheres well to print treated polypropylene and polyethylene for film/film and film/paper laminations. Providing high yields with quicker cure speeds, the product reportedly offers significant cost savings in the manufacture of laminated labels.

Rad-Cure Corp., 973/808-1002, fax: 973/808-6886, www.radcure.com

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For new inkjet printing technology

Designed to use the speed, flexibility and high quality of inkjet-printing techniques, a new digital linerboard is manufactured with an application of Aprion-specific proprietary coating. This creates a surface that enhances the quality of inkjet printing, particularly when used with the coordinating Bel2000 6-color, flatbed-inkjet press. The uniformly coated digital linerboard can be laminated to corrugated materials as part of the manufacturing process. Point-of-purchase displays, corrugated containers and other kinds of promotional items are effectively printed with the linerboard in conjunction with digital inkjet.

Appleton Papers Inc., 920/991-8613, fax: 920/734-9841, www.appletonpapers.com

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For rewinding, unwinding

A new line of high-quality adapters incorporate advanced technological capabilities and as a result are lighter and less expensive, says co. Easy-to-install and five times more durable, they will work with any brand of expanding shaft. Adapters are available as either mechanical or pneumatic, with set screw or clamp collar, and in practically any configuration. Most orders are shipped in two weeks.

Convertech Inc., 973/328-1850, fax: 973/328-7256, www.convertechinc.com

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Wide measurement applications

The Model NDC 312 X-ray transmission sensor can be used as a substitute for nucleonic transmission gauges where an alternative to radioactive isotopes is required; it also complements NDC infrared sensors in this regard. Targeted for a variety of plastics extrusion applications, the 312 sensor provides better measurement performance than even the best-designed beta gauges, says co. Model 312 gauges outperform nucleonic counterparts in several areas, providing sharper streak detection and spatial resolution, lower statistical noise, lower sensitivity to flutter and sensor registration and more precise measurement. The Model 312 gauge is available in two versions. The high-resolution 312N offers excellent, narrow streak resolution and is especially suitable where profile control is most important, such as biax and cast film line applications. The ultra-low-noise 312W has a wider aperture that allows more signal through for better accuracy.

NDC Infrared Engineering, 626/960-3300, www.ndcinfrared.com

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Violet-laser system

The Palladio CTP platesetter, using a violet-laser system, is a fully automated, 4-up flatbed unit designed for small- to medium-sized printers. Introduced at Print '01, more than 150 Palladios has been shipped to customers in six months. Features include automated plate loading and handling via a 50-plate online cassette; automatic slip-sheet removal; precision-engineered transport system for accurate imaging; and a reliable violet-laser diode for consistent output.

Agfa Corp., 201/440-2500, www.agfa.com

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For extrusion, converting processes

Two new systems, the EC100 and ES100, improve quality and uniformity, reduce scrap and enhance extrusion-process operating efficiency, says co. Specifically designed to monitor film extrusion, extrusion coating and lamination processes, the EC100 continuously supervises the melt-curtain temperature distribution to insure adequate film-to-substrate adhesion. It also features the ability to automatically detect subtle imperfections, such as wavy or running edges, temperature gaps and edge-tears. To allow early detection of die-bolt heater problems or plugged dies, the ES100 subdivides a thermal image into a selected number of sectors that correspond to a die bolt. The ES100 provides an advanced capability for monitoring temperature distributions of extruded sheet and cast film, and the ability to configure any number of measurement sectors for each die bolt on flat-die extruders.

Raytek Corp., 831/458-1110, fax: 831/458-1239, www.raytek.com

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Sharpens circular knives

Designed especially for top and bottom knives, slitters or sheeters, a new grinding machine sharpens and polishes all kinds of circular knives to an outer dia. of 355 mm. Built on a structural steel frame, the high-precision system features a vibration-dampening, cast-iron base, cast-iron work head mounted on linear bearing ways, variable-speed 1.5-hp drive with speeds to 6,500 fpm, and a pendent-mounted operator interface with keypad input and CRT display.

Dienes Corp., 800/345-4038, www.dienescorp.com

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Boost foam processing speed

A new infrared dryer with an SCR control system boosts foam-processor productivity. The system combines IR energy delivery with ambient air impingement to dry water-based adhesive on foam webs up to 80 in. wide at 35 fpm. The dryer features six Glenro Radplane® Series 85 electric heaters rated, mounted above the product and delivering energy to the web. The heating elements reach operating temperature in seconds and rapid cooling protects products on line stops. Air impingement nozzles between the heaters deliver ambient air to the web's surface. The dryer straddles a tenter frame on integral support legs. An air knife that turns on automatically when power to the heaters is disengaged to prevent product damage.

Glenro Inc., 800/922-0106, www.glenro.com

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For multi-layer film lidding

New grades of DuPont Appeel® sealants are said to offer better protection and cost savings for multi-layer film lidding for food and medical packaging compared to aluminium/lacquer lid systems. The resins have good peel behavior, are easy to process and seal well to uncoated Tyvek®. Composite structures based on Appeel sealants and a plastic carrier (OPET or OPP) have several advantages, including significantly lower heat-seal temperatures, easily peel off the container rim, and high puncture-resistance.

DuPont Packaging, 302/992-6678, www.dupont.com/packaging

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