APR recently commissioned LPC, INC. to conduct an intensive market survey of Narrow Web Flexible Packaging printers. The survey intent was to identify production parameters, identify pain points associated with printing flexible packaging and to gauge annual growth for the Narrow Web Flexible Packaging sector. APR held a Narrow Web Flexible Packaging Summit where the … Read More...
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Rely on APR to bring you a cleaning solution for your entire operation Simply Clean is APR's very own line of cleaning solutions. Whether you use solvent based, water based or UV inks there is a solution in the Simply Clean line up. Many of these cleaners are either caustic free or with much less … Read More...
TSG Research Project:Mylar Dimensional Stability Under Excessive Dryer Heat Does excess dryer heat compromise the dimensional stability of the mylar backing. TSG feels that pushing the temperature higher could push the limits of thermal stability of the backing foil of the flexo printing plates. The recommended drying temperature is limited, as the raw polymer materials … Read More...
TSG Research Project:Flat-Top Dot Exposure Under Water General Description Is there anything else involved or critical to creating a flat top dot other than removing O2 from the exposure process? What happens when exposed under water? Since oxygen molecules are already bonded to hydrogen, we do not expect O2 inhibition (dot sharpening) to occur. Equipment, … Read More...
A common misconception in water based ink cleaning is the thought that to be effective it would need to have a high pH and thus, be hazardous to the user or equipment. In reality there are two parts for these cleaners to be effective, pH and alkalinity. The alkalinity levels in these cleaners is what causes … Read More...
Your doctor blade and end seal are an important part of your ink metering system. Most printers would agree that the effectiveness of your doctor blade is critical to your print quality and ultimately your success with your customers. The efficiency and longevity of the doctor blade and the containment blade ultimately lead to more run time between … Read More...
Are synthetic doctor blades a viable option to replace your steel doctor blades? The answer is quite simply YES. Synthetic is safe, reliable, greatly reduces anilox scoring and increases longevity compared to many steel options. Don’t be fooled, this is a premium blade with a precision edge that is available in any tip configuration, capable … Read More...
Why Should I Measure Dyne Levels? When measuring dyne levels of a substrate for Flexo Printing you are measuring the substrates surface tension. If an ink is to spread over a substrates surface in a uniform layer, or wet out, the substrate must have a surface tension higher than that of the ink. Polymer films … Read More...