Minimizes melt volumes and residence times

The MAXICONE® nine-layer die for barrier films offers converters the flexibility to configure and produce new barrier film structures tailored to the requirements of the packaged product. The die has minimum melt volumes as well as residence times through an optimally matched design of melt pre-distribution, uniform melt distribution across the circumference through spiral mandrel distributors and confluence of the individual melt flows, co. says.

WINDMÖELLER & HÖLSCHER, 800/854-8702, www.whcorp.com

Feeds up to eight individually controlled webs

Waterline's Ritebag is a high speed, servo-controlled pouch machine that can produce two- or three-sided seal, zipper, stand-up, side gusseted, retort and medical pouches. It can feed up to eight individually controlled servo-driven webs and four unwinds, fully synchronized. It is capable of up to 180 cycles per minute. It can also use up to 10 independently servo-controlled sealing stations.

FLEX ESSENTIALS, INC., 905/584-6369, www.flexessentials.ca

For narrow-width printing on wide webs

Co. introduces to the nonwovens industry a line of flexo presses designed for printing on spunlaced, airlaid and needle-punched substrates. They have been engineered to meet the requirements of narrow-width printing on wide web configurations, co. says. To complement this line of presses, co. also makes water-based inks and a variety of plates for a turnkey operation.

BELL-MARK, 973/882-0202, www.bell-mark.com

Packaging grade for films, labels

New Borealis Borpact™ BC914TF packaging-grade polypropylene resin offers an unusual combination of low- and high-temperature resistance, high stiffness and good optical properties, co. says. Food packaging, pouches, peelable lidding and film labels are among the potential applications. A heterophasic copolymer for thermoformed, cast and blown film, Borpact is said to deliver easy-to-process, user-friendly and attractive finished packaging.

BOREALIS A/S, 43/732-6981-5866, www.borealisgroup.com

For barrier films

The BARRIERCAST® cast extrusion system is 2,100 mm wide and can produce seven-layer barrier or coextruded CPP film up to 600 kg per hour. During a test, it was able to produce 50- and 250-micron seven-layer cast film, and 25-micron coextruded CPP film for food packaging.

GRUPPO COLINES®, 39/0321-4863-11, www.colines.it

For resealing eco-friendly film bags

With a nod toward the growing sustainability trend, new Degradable™ zipper material allows film and bag converters to produce environmentally-friendly packaging with the convenience of a press-to-close zipper for easy storage. Packaged-goods customers now have the option to specify zippered degradable packaging for food products such as produce, nuts, breads and cheeses. Co. has more than 200 patented zipper profiles available, including the SLIDER™ and Pinch Grip™ models.

ZIP-PAK, 800/488-6973, www.zippak.com

For stand-up pouches

Co. introduces the tack-sealable polyester Lumirror® PA30, a transparent film that is modified on both sides for improved printing and laminating adhesion, for stand-up pouches. It can also be used to tack-seal to itself or to lap-seal the inside surface of a lamination to the outside surface. It supports water- and solvent-based inks, aqueous coatings and aqueous-based silicone release coatings.

TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC., 401/294-4511, www.TorayFilms.com

Offers web-break detection

Co. introduces the 3400 series of web-tension controllers which, based on the CB-64 controller board, can be configured for load cell based control, dancer-arm position control or dancer-arm control with tension indication. They offer web-break detection, inertia compensation and transferable memory card. The series is available as a cabinet mount control or as the CB-64 controller board for mounting inside a control cabinet. Plus, the X3400 series can be used for unwind, rewind or intermediate zone tension control applications.

THE MONTALVO CORP., 800/226-8710, www.montalvo.com

With 60 MHz processing speed

The SMASH advanced surface-inspection system has a 60 MHz processing speed. The white LED illumination module allows for optimum defect detection and classification. It works with all roll and sheet products, particularly films, laminations, coated and metallized films, and rigid sheets.

ISRA SURFACE VISION, 770/449-7776, www.isravision.com

Comes in three sizes

The KELVA Liquid Flow air-operated double diaphragm pump with low pulsation is designed to be built into existing presses and wash-up systems. It comes in three sizes capable of flow range from 3.9 to 15 gpm. This joins the VP single-acting classical diaphragm pump equipped with a Quick Through Valve, which makes it possible to reverse the ink flow through the pump.

POWERWISE INK PUMPS, 814/833-3715,

www.powerwise.com

Has plastic-like qualities

Eco Works® 70 is a bio-based polyester material from corn that provides plastic-like qualities during use and turns into water and carbon dioxide during commercial composting. It has excellent resistance to moisture and heat, co. says, and is shelf stable. It can re-place LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE for films, bags and molded plastics and other polyolefin products.

CORTEC® CORP., 800/426-7832, www.CortecVCI.com

For high-temperature gasketing/sealing

The Unifilm U725 acrylic transfer adhesive is formulated for high-temperature gasketing/sealing, product assembly and general purpose bonding. It offers good, long-term aging on a wide variety of surfaces and resists environmental extremes including temperatures greater than 250 deg F. It exhibits excellent peel, tack and quick stick properties, co. says.

SCAPA NORTH AMERICA, 800/653-5316, www.scapana.com

For rotary-screen printing

Co.'s UV ink system for rotary-screen applications is anchored by an opaque white that is available in silicone and non-silicone versions. All Pantone bases, PMS shades and special matches are available in these screen inks as well. They will cure to a tough, flexible and smooth surface that can be over-printed and hot-stamped.

UVITEC PRINTING INK,INC., 973/778-0737, www.uvitec.com

Manages up to two scanners

Co. announces a more econmical version of its Pro.Net PC-based gauging system. It provides interface through Windows XP™ and co.'s HMI (Human Machine Interface) software. This new version manages up to two product scanners and measurement sensors, ideal for many extrusion, nonwovens, calendering and simple coating applications, co. says.

NDC INFRARED ENGINEERING, 626-960-3300, www.ndcinfrared.com

Applicable by flexo unit

SunCure® UV-curable coatings come in high-performance and low-odor versions. They are designed for flexo-coating units for the narrow-web label market. Cured films of this product have high gloss, good adhesion to a variety of labelstocks, good flexibility, high rub resistance and resistance to various product and chemical reagents.

SUN CHEMICAL, CORP., 708/562-0550, www.sunchemical.com

Enhances baler performance

Co.'s new hydraulic logic valve replaces control-spool valves on co.'s baling systems. The logic valve is made up of fewer components and improves efficiency by providing enhanced flow characteristics and reducing heat generation. The valve is available only on new balers and cannot be retrofitted to existing units.

AMERICAN BALER CO., 800/843-7512, www.americanbaler.com

Allows Δ e true-color measurement

The ICM1000 On-Line Color Monitor uses a color camera to continuously monitor a web throughout the entire production run and notifies operators if color drift exceeds tolerance limits. It allows L,a, b, Δ e true-color measurement with the accuracy of a hand-held spectrophotometer, co. says. Using a motorized traverse and temperature-controlled 3CCD camera, it monitors up to 20 different points in a printed repeat.

NIRECO AMERICA CORP., 845/856-4053, www.nirecoam.com

For converting processes with one to three stations

The VISC1000 viscosity-control system for inline or in-tank processes can monitor and control from one to three stations and features a touchscreen interface that displays process parameters and trend data for each station. With real-time data logging, it allows viscosity parameter changes on-the-fly.

NORCROSS CORP., 617/969-7020, www.viscosity.com

Shows yellow under black light

Co. introduces a new yellow shade of black-light security coating. Current black light-detectable coatings appear blue. Paper substrates with optical brighteners added also appear blue under a black light, making it difficult to see the security markings. The new yellow shade coating is highly visible when exposed to a black light on substrates with optical brighteners.

WATER INK TECHNOLOGIES, 800/426-4657, www.waterinktech.com

Uses latest DIN-rail amplifier

Co.'s newly designed Cleveland-Kidder tension indicator incorporates Cleveland-Kidder's latest DIN-rail amplifier for signal conditioning. Outfitted with either a standard analog or LED-digital display, the tension indicator directly accepts 50/60 HZ, 86-264 VAC single-phase input power. No switches or jumpers are required for operation at 120 or 240 VAC or 24 VDC, which can also be brought directly into the amplifier.

CLEVELAND MOTION CONTROLS, 216/524-8800, www.cmccontrols.com

For high-temperature materials

The high-temperature line vac conveyors convert hose or tube into an inline conveying system for materials up to 900 deg F. Applications include hot flue gases, exhausting fumes and conveying hot debris. These air-operated conveyors feature large throat diameters for maximum throughput capability, co. says. They are available in five sizes, from 0.75 to 2 in. Other models for hopper loading, scrap/trim removal, tablet transfer and packaging are also available.

EXAIR CORP., 800/903-9247, www.exair.com/htlv.htm