With high-temperature bearing lubricant

This co. introduces a series of larger regenerative blowers offering performance to 800 scfm rated to 30HP. This line expansion now offers equipment manufacturers and users the opportunity to use the regenerative blower in applications where normally positive displacement (PD style) blowers have been used. The latest advances in technology are included in these new products, which include premium efficient motors; class H motor insulation materials; high temperature bearing lubricant, suitable for use to 275 deg C; and lightweight aluminum alloys to improve heat dissipation while reducing overall weight.

All Star Products, 800/431-8258, fax: 901/758-0816, www.all-star-usa.com

For tissue

The new mechanical folding machine NIAGARA is capable of folding 9,000 napkins a minute - neutral, unprinted, in format 300 mm - independently of the quality of the used tissue. This is obtained through a new electronic servomotor system that completely eliminates all mechanical drives, allowing connection to one or more packaging machines. It is said to be flexible in counting the number of napkins in a packet. The configuration of this machine is based on an 8-way system and the high production levels are obtained by a raised mechanical speed of up to 700 meters/min.

Omet Srl, 39/0341-367513, fax: 39/0341-284466, www.omet.it

With coupled emitter pins

The new Model 976 ionizing bar features resistively coupled emitter pins, which provide ultra-high power for both extended range and high voltage neutralization. The unique spatial array of the emitters and the central spine together enhance ionization range by reducing ion recombination. The central spine also facilitates an air boost option. This enhances the bar's range up to 48 in., and/or increases elimination speeds.

Meech Static Eliminators, 800/232-4210, fax: 330/659-2922.

To polyurethane rollers

WZ-0578 is a new water-based coating developed to be applied to rubber rollers so the pressure sensitive adhesive backed mounting substrates and printing plates adhere more securely. Currently, when the printing rollers have to be solvent cleaned or wiped, most protective coatings would be attacked and in most cases would be removed by the cleaning solvent used, but not with the WZ-0578, reports manufacturer. The new protective coating has been designed to withstand attack by solvents currently used in the printing industry as well as the abrasive effects of rubbing.

Worthen Industries, 800/967-8436, fax: 603/888-79445.

For sheet & film industry

The Model PDC-20 is an inline pinhole detection system specifically configured for the sheet and film industry. This system is said to instantly locate defects in dielectric materials on the production line at virtually any line speed. When faulty material passes through the system's curtain sensor, the detection circuit records the fault and provides various process control outputs that can activate external alarms, lights and auxiliary machinery. The curtain sensor width is adjustable, accommodating a broad range of material types and thickness.

Clinton Instrument Co., 860/669-7548, fax: 860/669-3825, www.clintoninstrument.com

With high performance

The BLM-N23-50-1000 is a brushless servo motor that features 1000 pulses per revolution (PPR) incremental encoder and provides for a high torque-to-inertia ratio, which makes it ideal for point-to-point applications. This servo motor is said to provide smooth, low speed performance with extremely low cogging. This allows for highly accurate motion profiling at all speeds. The BLM-N23-50-1000 features 46 oz-in of continuous torque, 286 oz-in of peak torque, and a 5500-rpm maximum speed at 48 volts. A torque constant of 11.4 oz-in/amp produces 46 oz-in of continuous torque at 4 amps. Its mounted 1000 line differential quadrature encoder has differential hall sensors and shielded cable.

Galil Motion control inc., 916/626-0101, www.galilmc.com

For twin packs

The new Automatic Twin Pack Carrier Applicator is capable of running tab style PolyLift© carriers. This applicator has an extremely small footprint of 33 in. wide x 57 in. long and is easily integrated into an existing line. Having a line speed of up to 22 cases/min., this applicator system is available in versions to pack 64 oz. 2 pack in 2 x 4 cases as well as 96 oz. 2 pack in 2 x 3 cases. The modular design of this applicator allows for custom configurations to meet your production requirements.

Roberts PolyPro, 704/588-1794, fax: 704/588-1821, www.robertspolypro.com

For plastic

The QC100 is a unique blade designed for cutting and perforating of plastic films, foams, and laminates, but it is also capable of cutting paper, foil, and combination laminates, such as film and foam. Some applications include flying knives, flying splice blades, paper towel knives, unwind and rewind cut-offs, and tape cut-off blades. QC100 can be used to perforate in two ways: by controlling the blade's depth of penetration or notches can be put into the blade's cutting edge to create a perf affect. This blade is available in 12 and 15 TPI patterns.

Zimmer Industries, Inc., 800/225-0108, fax: 973/427-7373, www.zimmerindustries.com

Takes guesswork out of static control

The patented Virtual AC™ Static Neutralizer is designed to take the guesswork out of static control. Featuring lighted indicators and displays, the neutralizer's control module offers real-time feedback that gives the operator confidence in the performance of the static control process. Lighted displays indicate the level of neutralizing current flowing to the charged material, the efficiency level of the neutralizing bar, and when the bar needs to be cleaned.

Ion Industrial, 888/310-3334, www.ion.com/industrial

Shaft-mounted

The LSCB-44 clutch-brake is said to be ideal for repetitive start/stop conveying applications. The splined hub design of the LSCB-44 assures simultaneous engagement. The clutch-release springs also serve as the brake engagement force, the brake automatically engages as the clutch releases for stopping and holding. The key features of the LSCB-44 include variable mounting configurations, brake torque of 6.3 Nm at zero air pressure, clutch torque of 238 Nm at 5.5 bar, and an open design for improved airflow and high heat dissipation.

Nexen Group, Inc., 800/843-7445, fax: 651/286-1099, www.nexengroup.com

With low density polyethylene

The new Exceed™ 1327CA and Exceed 3527CB metallocene-based linear low-density polyethylene have density grades of 0.927 and melt indices from 1.3 to 3.5. Potential applications for these new grades include heavy-duty shipping sacks, stretch film, hygiene film, liners and merchandise bags. The increased densities of these new Exceed mLLDPE grades provide greater stiffness than lower density materials, without sacrificing the overall toughness end-users need, states co.

ExxonMobil Chemical Co., 281/870-6607, www2.exxonmobil.com

With warranty

The UltraJet II printheads now offer a one-to-three year warranty. These high-speed, repairable printheads produce high quality alphanumeric characters, logos, and bar codes on corrugated containers and other porous materials, reports co. This improved warranty covers the UltraJet printheads for three years against failure (failure being defined as an unrepairable printhead, subject to standard warranty exclusions that are available from suppliers of co.'s printers). The extended warranty is also retroactive to UltraJet II printheads shipped from the co. since January 1, 2002.

Trident, an ITW Co., 203/740-9333.

For HP Indigo presses

This co. offers new inspire™ lightweight and heavyweight text papers for HP Indigo presses. This paper requires no special treatments and costs about as much per sheet as traditional color copy laser paper. The 94-brightness papers with 30 percent recycled content are now available in 60-, 70- 80- and 100lb. text weights. Inspire is said to be one of the few digital printing papers on the market with recycled content.

Eastern Paper, 800/828-2433.

With new media

The Gold Series® collector uses a new Poly-Tech media, an advanced, silicone-impregnated polyester/cellulose media with excellent filtration efficiency and high humidity resistance, says manufacturer. This series of collectors is ideal for removal of all types of fine, dry dusts. Features include heavy 10-gauge construction for durable performance, reversible easy-to-open access doors, and a patented cambar system that allows for fast, trouble-free cartridge changeout with no tools required.

Farr Air Pollution Control, Inc., 800/479-6801, fax: 800/222-6891, www.farrapc.com

With new design

The Model D3 differential air shaft is available for 3 and 6 in. cores and is capable of running a variety of different roll widths with adjustable pressure all along its length at the same time. The co.'s proprietary design uses tension elements to prevent lateral roll movement, eliminating the need for spacers or core stops that take time to set and lock manually. When not covered by cores, the tension elements provide positive mechanical locking, acting as automatic stops to guarantee cores stay in position when needed. Cores are repositioned quickly and easily at low pressure, without tools, says manufacturer.

Tidland Corp., 800/426-1000, fax: 360/834-5865, www.tidland.com

With polyester base

Thermador™ polyester-based synthetic paper has a melt index of 500 deg F and can handle more than double the amount of heat of polyolefin synthetic papers. Thermador has a special surface coating on both sides that enhances laser-toner anchorage, thermal-transfer ribbon performance, and water-based flexo printing.

Contract Converting LLC, 800/734-0990.

With all-air

The new RDG displacement guide is a 100 percent all-air control web guide system. With no electricity or electronic components, the guide operates effectively in dusty conditions. And electrical interference, low voltage, and combustible solvents never present a problem, reports co. Each RDG guide is individually designed and custom-built to align webs up to 30 in. wide on printing presses, slitters, inspection machines, coater/laminators, form/fill/sealers and other cantilevered or standard processing machines.

Coast Controls, Inc., 941/355-7555, fax: 941/359-2321.

Bonds wax coatings

Formula 650 is a flexible adhesive specifically formulated to bond wax-coated cartons and withstand low temperatures. This specialty hot-melt is designed for carton-closing and applications involving wax-coated board and paper. It is a medium compression setting formula that allows rapid production rates, reports co.

Adhesive Technologies, Inc., 800/544-1021, 603/926-1780, www.adhesivetech.com

For static elimination

The Model 1560 ionizing air gun is a new generation of ionizing air guns for static elimination in the plastics component market. It can be used at work stations or over manufacturing machines for elimination of stubborn static charges, lowering dust contamination potential and reducing operator shocks. It can also be used for ionization on three-dimensional parts, product assembly and inline during inspection.

Cole Static Control Inc., 800/915-3535, fax: 330/899-0100.

With high impact

The new super high impact Pentaprint® M282/41 regular shrink film, which has 56 percent shrink properties and is designed to provide uniform shrinkage of full body shrink sleeves and tamper-evident bands for cylindrical shaped bottles and containers. This film offers a high impact resistance at sub zero temperatures making this film ideal for food packaging applications.

Klockner Pentaplast of America, 540/832-3600, fax: 540/832-5656, www.kpfilms.com

With very low gloss

This co. introduces its UV Flexo matte coating with very low gloss that has flexibility to be used on a variety of substrates, including most paper, film, and foil materials used for packaging, cups and tubes. Designed using a proprietary formulation, the coating has scuff resistance, as well as smooth lay down and wetting on the substrate to ensure consistency and quality, says co. There is no appreciable loss of coating thickness during the curing process, so it is much denser and chemically resistant than solvent-based or water-based coatings. The co. is capable of slightly altering the coating formulation to make it available for almost any application, including in-line tower coaters, off-line roller coaters, and flatbed, as well as rotary screen.

Uvitec Printing Ink, 800/478-6330, fax: 973/778-5981, www.uvitec.com

For coating applications

The HiD 94312 MarFlex™ is a high-density polyethylene extrusion coating resin. The compounded formulation has demonstrated grease resistance, a low coefficient of friction, low moisture vapor transmission plus good stiffness, printability and heat resistance - all in a resin that is easy to process using conventional LDPE extrusion equipment. HiD 94312 has proven itself in applications that include pressure sensitive adhesives and flexible packaging such as paper coatings, ream wrap and snack food and dry goods packaging. It also offers excellent barrier properties for board coatings, such as those used for liquid, beverage and dairy cartons, says co.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., 409/882-6121, www.cpchem.com

For web detection

The SUPERPROX® Model SM900 sensor series is said to excel in harsh environments. By using high frequency sound instead of light, these sensors are unaffected by changing light conditions or colors, clear glass, dirt or dust, caustic cleaning solutions, and frequent high-pressure washdowns and non-condensing humidity. The SM900's long range (up to 2 m), the industry's shortest deadband (as short as 51 mm), and a sleek 30 mm threaded housing are ideally suited for tight spaces. Typical applications include detection of container backups and gaps, web breaks and holes, end of rolls and coils, parts missing or present, end-of-line stops, and container filling and capping. These sensors are available in either standard ULTEM® blue plastic or SS303 stainless steel.

Hyde Park Electronics, inc., 937/252-2121, fax: 937/258-5830 www.hpsensors.com