Combines press and inspection rewinder

The XP5000 is the first press in co.'s line to use servo-drive technology. It will be combined with co.'s VSR300 inspection rewinder and presented at Labelexpo Europe 2007 next month in Brussels. This integrated concept gives full access to the entire operating system from any of the press' control panels. Troubleshooting can be done on or offline. By linking the two, co. has created a secure enivoronment for 100-percent product inspection.

MARK ANDY, INC., 636/532-4433, www.markandy.com

For pouch and lidding applications

Converters can now get their hands on two new FDA-approved cast polypropylene sealant films for retort-pouch and lidding applications. The CPP ZK100 film for retort-pouch contructions offers exceptional clarity, low haze, non-whitening and stress-crack resistance. The CPP CF9501 sealant film for retort lidding creates a secure, easy-to-peel lamination which can be used on PP containers. These new films withstand sterilization temperatures up to 135 deg. C.

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

With special compressible layer

The new S 106M sheetfed blanket is built to match the specifications and performance parameters of co.'s presses and is the first product from co.'s printcom supply line in North America. The blanket is made with a special compressible layer that facilitates constant high-speed press operation without the appearance of shock marks. The compressibility also results in greater durability, promoting print quality that lasts over the long run, co. says. It features a micro-buffed printing face and has one of the lowest gauge loss ratings, which helps it keep its shape better and have more print consistency in the long term.

MAN ROLAND, 630/920-2000, www.manroland.com

Wipes clean with no ghosting

Co. introduces a new anti-graffiti film which repels graffiti markings made with inks or paints. It can be wiped clean with a solvent-based clean-ser without staining or ghosting. Said to be ideal for protecting mass transit, rest rooms and other exposed surfaces from graffiti markings, it is available in widths up to 82 in. wide and in a variety of thicknesses.

MPI TECHNOLOGIES, 888-674-8088, www.MPIrelease.com

Slips at specified torque levels

Co.'s torque limiters can be field- or factory-set to slip at specified torque levels for overload protection of gearboxes, motors and other components. The V5G2H-STL torque limiter with couplings can provide torque up to 3,095 psi.

MACH III CLUTCH, INC., 859/291-0849, www.machiii.com

At every stage of printing

The CHECKmate line provides 100-percent inspection at every stage of the print process: from detecting missing labels to inspecting a decimal point. The CHECKpress system continues inspecting even when a defect is noticed. It can achieve maximum throughput from 2,000-, 4,000- and 6,000-pixel digital-linescan cameras for defect detection in all web widths.

SURFSCAN TECHNOLOGIES, 44/29-2079-4986, www.surfscantech.com

Reports defects by location

The new NYSCAN Web:Inspector:2 compares each printed image to a master reference. Based on parameters established by the job requirement, defects are reported by location on the web and categorized by severity. Every defect is stored in the Roll Map database of the roll being printed. This map, which can be viewed during production, can also be used for quality reporting, process monitoring, and when combined with co.'s Roll:Scheduler:1, can control the finishing process.

ERHARDT+LEIMER, 864/486-3000, www.erhardt-leimer.com

For foils, papers and plastics

The HER 2K3 series of electronically-heated rolls for foils, papers, plastics and drying applications features a multi-heater cartridge design that offers active temperature control across the full roll face. Automatic and manual temperature controls are available and up to 700 deg. F can be achieved. The system is effective in lines with speeds up to 1,000 fpm and is available in 2- to 18-in. diameters with roll faces ranging from 5 to 70 in.

CONVERTER ACCESSORY CORP., 800/433-2413, www.handleyourweb.com

Adds nitrogen, cuts power consumption

Co. has incorporated nitrogen in its N2 UV lamp head system for inert-gas atmosphere curing of inks and coatings and coupled it with its e-Brick electronic power supply. As a result, users will benefit from a 30-percent reduction in power consumption and obtain a 20-percent boost in UV output. Nitrogen also improves the degree of cure and increases processing speed, co. says.

GEW LTD., 44/1737-824500, www.gewuv.com

With cooling system

Co. launches its new line of EMP brakes equipped with a comprehensive range of cooling systems, necessary for higher linear speeds. This line offers the widest available continuous torque range, co. says, to meet various application needs and the versatility of narrow-web label-converting machinery.

MEROBEL, 800/713-6170, merobel.redex-andantex.com

Provide up to 280 psi of continuous torque

Co.'s stainless steel, brushless servo motors are available in standard and low-inertia models and in five frame sizes. This series provides continuous torque up to 280 psi and can withstand 1,500-psi washdown conditions. Their potted stator design provides environmental protection, current-spike protection and high-voltage protection. An internal thermal switch provides over-temperature protection.

BALDOR ELECTRIC CO., 479/646-4711, www.baldor.com

Improves adhesion without pinholing

Co.'s Plasma3™ atmospheric plasma surface treater improves printing on a wide variety of materials used in the medical industry, including Tyvek®. It raises surface energy while leaving physical, mechanical and barrier properties in tact. The system improves adhesion without pinholing and its ability to work with photoelectric inks for digital printing has been recognized as a technological breakthrough, co. says. It can be configured to work with a variety of delivery systems for use with webs, sheets and 3-dimensional objects.

ENERCON INDUSTRIES CORP., 262/255-6070, www.enerconind.com

For extrusion coating

A motorized dual deckle with a spring-loaded external segment enables extrusion-coating processors to automate width changes, increase the precision of deckle settings, reduce or eliminate manual adjustment and cut downtime between job changeovers, co. says. Its new deckle incorporates two new innovations: motorized drives with built-in edge bead control and a spring-loaded external deckle. These new features enable the fine-tuning of flow at either end of the die and reportedly allow width changes with little or no manual adjustment.

EXTRUSION DIES INDUSTRIES, LLC, 715-726-1201, www.extrusiondies.com

Boasts faster speeds, throughput

Thanks to recent enhancements and upgradeable options, the DataFlex® Plus thermal transfer overprinter now can print at speeds up to 40 in. per second, code in excess of 425 packages per minute and up to 25-percent greater throughput. Other key features include a patented direct-drive ribbon technology with no wearable parts, 1,000-meter ribbon capacity and a bi-directional ribbon drive which allows unused ribbon to be recaptured following each print. This maintains a 1-mm gap between prints for the complete length of the ribbon, creating more prints per roll.

VIDEOJET, 800/843-3610, www.videojet.com

Enhances reading accuracy

Co.'s new 2-oz. dropper bottle is ideal for applying the desired dyne-level solution to a surface one drop at a time. The bottle can be bought for any of the 41 dyne levels. Ideally used in conjunction with the drawdown system, co. says, which helps to further ensure accurate, repeatable readings, the dropper bottle helps overcome false readings due to a variance in the volume of liquid applied to a substrate and contamination due to applicators.

JEMMCO, LLC, 262/512-9559, www.jemmco.com

Three new bio-based grades

Mirel™ is a family of biobased, sustainable and biodegradable, semi-crystalline natural plastics. Co. introduces three new grades of Mirel resins: P1001 and P1002 for injection-molding applications and P2001 for paper coating. The P1001 is engineered to replace styrenics such as polystyrene, and P1002 said to replace polypropylene. The P2001 was developed as an alternative to petroleum-based paper coatings for the production of fully biodegradable, coated-paper cups and food packaging.

METABOLIX, INC., 617-583-1700, www.metabolix.com

Features optional air-assist

The IONforce static neutralizer/control bar has an extended ionization range and is available with an optional air-assist feature, enhancing the already extended range capability. Designed to operate with co.'s PulseFlow® Controller in steady-state or pulse-DC mode, the IONforce features a low 1.13-in. profile for easy installation and cleaning.

SIMCO INDUSTRIAL STATIC CONTROL, 215/822-6401, www.simco-static.com

Offered as individual parts or assembled spools

Customized spool components, including spool cores, anchor spool plugs and spool ends, can be ordered as individual components or as pre-assembled spools. Rugged anchor spool plugs come in heavy-duty steel, plastic or tin, with diameters up to 12 in. and with various center and drive holes. The spool plugs feature self-locking lugs to secure each plug to the core and anti-spin lugs to prevent slippage during chucking in high-torque applications. Spool ends are available in chipboard, hardboard or plywood, in a variety of standard or custom sizes.

BADGER PLUG, 920/757-7300, www.badgerplug.com

With enhanced sealability, peelability

Two new lines of Pentafood® multilayer films with enhanced barrier properties and sealability are now available in PVC/PE and PET/PE structures. For more demanding applications, PCV/EVOH/PE and PET/EVOH/PE structures are available to provide high moisture, gas and aroma barriers while offering enhanced sealing to extend shelf life. Both film lines can be customized for a variety of sealing types, such as convenience/peelable seal and destruct/permanent seal.

KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST OF AMERICA, INC., 540/832-3600, www.kpfilms.com

No pit required

Co. expands its product line with two new jogger/aerators for larger load capacities. The FL3842 handles sheet sizes up to 38 x 42 in., with a weight capacity of 3,500 lbs. The FL4658 is made for sheet sizes up to 46 x 58 in. and 4,500 lbs of load. Neither model requires a pit. The machinery can jog, align, aerate and turn over sheets of paper, paperboard, corrugated or slip-sheets.

WOODWARD JOGGER AERATORS, INC., 201/933-6800, www.joggeraerator.com

Eliminates stickyback

The Twinlock® sleeve allows flexographic printers to mount their printing plates without using stickyback, resulting in reportedly 40 percent faster plate mounting. Twinlock's surface is reusable. Clean it with a solvent, and the polymer-based adhesive is reactivated and ready to hold the next set of printing plates. The tackiness of the surface can sustain several years of heavy usage, says co.

OEC™ GRAPHICS, INC., 800/388-7770, www.oecgraphics.com

Laser-engraved to 2,500-dpi resolution

The new Cellaxy laser process takes a gravure-print cylinder coated with a chromium layer and images it directly using a high-performance laser. A resolution of 2,500 dpi makes it possible to create ultrafine details for linecut and fonts. This process is thus a real alternative to existing etching procedures, says co. The new system is currently being beta-tested at a premedia supplier.

HELL GRAVURE SYSTEMS GMBH, 49/431-23770, www.hell-gravure.de