Unbleached

Kraftpak is an unbleached folding carton board with a clean, natural look, says co. Companies hoping to gain competitive advantages through their product packaging can use Kraftpak's characteristic brown appearance and distinctive graphic-reproduction capabilities to project unique brand images, make bold statements, and differentiate their products. For example, Kraftpak supports demanding print production techniques to differentiate luxury brands at retail, such as embossing, foil stamping, diecutting, scoring and perforating. It can also be laminated or over-wrapped with film or printed sheets. Kraftpak can also be polycoated for increased barrier protection against oils and water, and is FDA compliant. MeadWestvaco, Kraft div., 203/461-7645, www.meadwestvaco.com/prg

As standalone item

The Shear Cut Edge Trim Assembly (SCETA) is a tracking edge trim cutter. The standard SCETA is effective at speeds up to 1,000 fpm with a wide range of materials, including film, paper and foils. The system is offered as a stand-alone item or as part of a complete edge-trim solution that includes the co.'s web guide technology and the Fox TrimAway® trim-removal system. The SCETA is an air-loaded, two-blade system with coordinated mounts for both top and bottom blades. Converter Accessory Corp., 800/433-2413, fax: 610/863-7818, www.handleyourweb.com

New line released

The new NEXUS line of laminators has been introduced. Included in this line are the NEXUSone, an economically sound choice that combines high speed efficiency with ease of operation, reports co. The NEXUSevo is designed for wider web widths and higher speeds with process capability. The NEXUSdual, at 56 and 64 in., is said to have the ability to produce solvent, solventless, and cold-seal applications at high speed. Comexi America, Inc., 413/789-3800, fax: 413/821-9988, www.comexi.com

With print cylinder flexibility

This co. developed a new printing head for its Combat and UNIPRO series of presses that provides interchangeable print cylinder flexibility, irrespective of press make. The original design, the Flower™ printing head, has been enhanced to the UNIFlower™. This new print head will be able to interchange with printing cylinders from other press makes and use them without modification on the new printing head. When changing the anilox roller or the diameter of the print cylinder, no adjustments are necessary as a result of the Pitagora™ locking mechanism that grips the print cylinder from beneath. Gidue S.p.A., 39/02-966-8181, fax: 39/02-9668-1843, www.gidue.com

For in-line printing

Retroflex introduces their S-Series flexographic press for in-line printing. This press is the perfect fit for your narrow- to mid-range web width needs, with speeds up to 750 fpm with 1 to 10 color configurations. The S-Series has available features, such as pneumatic lockup with impression delay; quick-change anilox and plate rolls; 360 deg F register; chambered blade systems; AC drive with line shaft; servo drive; and UV, IR or air-impingement drying systems. The S-Series print station is also available as a retrofit to existing lines for additional printing or coating needs. Retroflex, Inc., 920/532-4850, fax: 920/532-4854, www.retroflex.com

For processing flexible materials

The FlexPro™ series of laser systems is designed for laser processing flexible circuits and other thin materials. FlexPro offers the speed of galvanometer processing with the versatility of an XY motion system. This allows for larger sheets and part sizes to be cut with higher precision and better cut quality, reports co. Features include automatic tiling, field of view adjustability, programmable vacuum control and a job database. Available in two models, FlexPro's applications include kiss cutting, via drilling, through cutting and scribing in a variety of thin flexible materials. Preco Laser Systems, LLC, 800/775-2737, fax: 715/247-5650, www.precolaser.com

For corona treaters

This co. introduces a new high voltage cable with grounded stainless-steel braided shrouding, designed to connect between the high-voltage transformer and the corona treater station. The cable is flexible and can be safely wire-tied to support beams without insulating standoffs. Cable kits include a 4 x 4 wire-way style connection box on one end that matches the 4 x 4 post pattern on the co.'s new transformers. The other end has a cable grip to connect to a treater station high-voltage input. Kits are available in one-foot increments up to ten feet. Pillar Technologies, 888/745-5276, fax: 262/367-3206, www.pillartech.com

With polymer body

This co. introduces its new heavy-duty 8001KD-W static neutralizing bar featuring a rugged fiber-reinforced polymer body that can withstand even the toughest operating conditions, reports manufacturer. The design and versatile mounting brackets are said to make it ideal for practically any type of application. Up to three new 8001KD-W static neutralizing bars can be connected to a single, high-voltage power supply using the co.'s new insert molded Universal V.AC power strip. Ion Industrial, 860/292-6847, www.ion.com/industrial

For narrow width material

The Model 210 Surface Winder has been specially designed for narrow-width slitting and rewinding of materials up to 200 in. in width. Precise tension control enabled by the latest in digital technology allows this system to be configured for a wide range of materials; from low-tensile nonwovens to paperboard. The operator has feedback and control through a large color touchscreen interface. Catbridge Machinery, 973/808-0029, fax: 973/808-0076, www.catbridgemachinery.com

For numerous materials

The new CompuSheeter II is said to be ideal for a number of materials including paper, corrugated, foil, nonwovens, and more. Also standard on the CompuSheeter II is a 200 lb. unwind, a tension brake with 3 in. cores, user-friendly PLC control system that requires no additional training, and programmable length control for tolerances of ± 1/16 in. The CompuSheeter offers a number of options including razor slitting, score slitting, shear slitting, ultrasonic slitting, multiple unwind, unwind roll lift, variable angle cutting, unwind capacity up to 10,000 lbs., and much more. Contech, 800/961-6449, fax: 316/722-2976, www.contech-usa.com

With higher load-bearing capacity

FeatherLight™ carbon fiber composite idlers are precision manufactured to be a third of the weight of comparable standard aluminum idlers—with 120 percent higher load-bearing capacity. The roll's high-strength, low-weight properties are said to allow converters to run wider, lighter webs at higher speeds while minimizing tension. These ultra-light rolls provide the lowest inertia rating of any roller available, reports co. Webex, Inc., 920/729-6666, www.webexinc.com