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WHAT'S NEW
Webex Pleating Rollers Form Filter Media
NEENAH, WI | Webex offers pleating rollers to form web material into fan-folded filter media. These uniquely machined, heated rollers are used in a nip-like configuration to achieve a precise pleating action as the web is gently squeezed between the roll grooves.
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KENT, UK | Berkeley Machinery announces the new Apollo 530Z ten-color press for label and package printing. Infeed unit to control length and accurate feeding of variable materials reportedly allows for a range of materials from 20-350 microns.
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MILWAUKEE, WI | Rockwell Automation announces the compact Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 AC drive to help machine builders and end-users simplify equipment design and operation and to speed installation and configuration. Suitable for a wide range of applications, drive provides a variety of motor control options to accommodate open- and closed-loop applications.
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 Less than 40% of people involved in printing labels & packaging have a clear understanding of the role of corona treatment. This essentials webinar is designed to fill this knowledge gap. Concise explanations of the corona process, adhesion factors, dyne levels, watt density & maintenance are shared. Prove your knowledge with an optional quiz after the webinar. Instant Replay
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FEATURED STORY
Understanding winding, roll defects, and winding-related web quality begins with understanding how the web, winder design, and process conditions combine to create the stress and strains of the wound roll.
In Part 1 of a four-part series on winding process fundamentals, PFFC's web handling expect, Tim Walker, tackles the question: What determines the web tension as it makes first contact with the winding roll?
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 With Martin Automatic you can run your press faster, create less waste, reduce your costs and be more competitive. Continuous running improves quality, ink lay-down and consistency. Our customers tell us that their Martin equipment has increased throughput by 30-40% which directly improved their bottom line. From web-handling to roll change automation, Martin Automatic helps you reach your target. So why are you waiting? Give Martin Automatic a call or visit www.martinautomatic.com today.
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FEATURED BLOG
Static control expert Dr. Kelly Robinson is holding a webinar, co-hosted by PFFC and AIMCAL, on the subject of patents. In this overview of intellectual property from a "factory floor" perspective, he'll offer his insights on several alternatives for protecting your intellectual property, including filing a patent application, maintaining your property as a trade secret, disclosing your new idea, and doing nothing. The webinar takes place March 27.
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Register Now for WOW 1.0: Walker on Web Handling
 PFFC columnist Tim Walker is opening his casebook of web handling problems and solutions. Presented by TJW+Associates and PFFC, WOW 1.0: Walker on Web Handling is a two-day seminar being held May 14-15, 2013, at the Holiday Inn RDU in Raleigh, NC.
Long-time readers of PFFC have learned to rely on Walker for his proven advice and easy-to-understand explanations of web handling fundamentals. WOW 1.0 will cover all systems of web handling and will provide the tools to diagnose and remedy defects of tension variations, bagginess, curl, scratches, misalignment, and wrinkling.
WOW 1.0 will address these topics at all levels, providing rules of thumb and their basis in engineering mechanics. A comprehensive seminar workbook will include hundreds of illustrations that demonstrate advanced concepts.
CLICK HERE to register for this comprehensive 2-day seminar.
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FEATURED JOB
 Presco Polymers, a flexible vinyl film and outdoor marking products manufacturer, is seeking a Process Engineer at its Sherman, TX, facility. Will be directly responsible for continuous improvement of web handling, printing, and converting equipment and machinery to maximize production, quality, and capacity.
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FEATURED VIDEO
 ICE USA is the largest dedicated converting event in North America with more than 300 exhibitors. Find out who's attending and why this is your best opportunity to connect with your customers and industry decision makers. The show, which takes place April 9-11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, is the place to do business.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
SANDY HOOK, CT | Scodix has successfully installed and implemented a Scodix S Series press at Curtis Packaging. The $40 million folding carton company produces high-end packaging for major players in the cosmetic industry as well as for Titleist golf balls and Jack Daniel's.
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PARSIPPANY, NJ | Catbridge has created an in-house slitting and rewinding lab at its Parsippany facility. This lab will enable converters to test new slitter designs and technologies and trial their specific materials.
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MERCED, CA | Label Technology has installed a Martin Automatic butt splicer on a new MPS EXL660 flexible packaging press. The MBSF splicer matches the high productivity specifications of the 10-unit, 26-in. digital servo drive press, unwinding and splicing pressure-sensitive stocks, paper, and unsupported films, including 48g PET, at speeds to 750 fpm.
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Talk To Me
Do you plan to attend ICE USA in Orlando next month? PFFC is offering its E-Clips readers a Free Pass to the show (a $20 value for pre-registrants). Send an e-mail to Yolanda Simonsis, Tim Janes, or me to receive the code for your free pass. Then look for us at Booth 549. We're looking forward to meeting you. Write to me at chine@pffc-online.com. - ClaudiaWant to share your news with our subscribers? Send your company's announcements and new product releases to us for inclusion in E-Clips. Editorial Inquiries/Press Releases: Yolanda Simonsis | President/Editorial Director | 773-916-PFFC Claudia Hine | Managing Editor | 312-286-1374 Advertising Opportunities: Tim Janes | VP Online Sales | 303-674-0577 Copyright 2013, YTC Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This newsletter is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium without the prior written permission of YTC Media, Inc.
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