Converting

Designed for the main converting applications  the Plastimetal corona treating unit by Martignoni Elettronica Srl has a pneumatic system for handling discharge units.

Specialised in roller coverings, Hannecard has developed Flexolys-Foam, a compressible polyurethane covering quality that can be obtained in several density grades.

CMC Converting Machinery Cevenini (Concorezzo MB) presented E450, a machine for cutting log rolls from jumbo rolls with a completely automatic cycle (excluding the loading and unloading of the material) and maximum working width of 1700 mm.

Gap Srl builds special extrusion lines to produce films and in particular double and triple bubble systems for simultaneously and contactlessly orientating materials in LLDPE, EVOH, PA and multilayer structures.

Innova Biback H-PO is a twin shaft bridge slitter rewinder, with separate unwinder, developed by Cason SpA for cutting all types of material (plastic films, laminates, adhesives and paper media). Equipped with two winding stations, it features an innovative system for picking up the jumbo roll from the ground, a shaftless unwinder incorporated in the structure, overhead transport of film and easy…

Offered by Vea Srl, SolventMix mod. 3/60L is a mixer for three-component solvent-based adhesives, that can dose components using a precision scale and a powerful software that can check and correct any small differences due to temperature and viscosity variations of the components.

Longstanding partners, Manzoni Costruzioni Meccaniche and Timec Srl attended Ice Europe in a joint stand offering a range of complementary solutions.

Bimec (Vanzaghello, MI) is an Italian company that has been operating for over 36 years in the design and manufacture of slitter rewinders.

The Pasquato (Pianiga, VE) TR 15/500 slitter rewinder is suitable for the longitudinal slitting and rewinding of various materials including PVC, adhesive backings, special paper, plastic materials or for silk screen. It features an expanding shaft or shaft and cones and centring device as well as hand brake for the jumbo roll. This machine, variable speed, comes with working widths of 1500-1700…

Rama Costruzioni Meccaniche offers a broad range of trucks for handling rolls on board machine in manual electrical and electronic versions. The Pontenure (PC) based company is able to design and manufacture equipment and special machines to meet different working requirements of the paper and flexible packaging industry.

Avery Dennison presented for the first time at Labelexpo Europe, the Curve Appeal™ system and Fasson Curvy™ film.

The Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. Titan SR9 dual turret slitter rewinder ensures high productivity and a reduction in energy consumption.

Label Master is a laser system for converting materials on roll (paper, PET, PP, TNT...), that finds application in the labeling and packaging sector, constituting a highly-professional digital finishing modular unit, configurable as a single laser die-cutting station or complete solution with optional digital finishing unit.

Guidolin Girotto Srl produces cutting systems for a variety of flexible materials such as adhesive and double sided tapes, open-cell and closed cell foams, laminated materials, felts, rubbers, abrasives, filters, elastic materials, non-woven fabrics, fine metalware, etc.
The Vigevano (PV) based company presented its GD FFC facility, designed for laminating two different materials; equipped with…

The 7th International Converting Exhibition, ICE Europe 2011 (Munich, 8-10/11/2011), ended with record numbers in visitors, exhibitors and floor space. With 5,700 visitors from 65 countries, 384 exhibitors from 23 countries and a net exhibition space of some 10,000 square metres, ICE Europe 2011 was the biggest converting exhibition ever.

Ritrama SpA proposes Green Grade, a new family of materials made from recycled fibers, including different facings and liners, plus a line of barriered papers for labeling wine bottles, with excellent resistance to temperature and humidity variations. The company has also developed a special "Soft Touch" rolling technique, which gives a velvety effect to self-adhesive products for personal care.

Smag Graphique (represented in Italy by GIS Sas, Milan) presented its new high-speed semi-rotary flatbed screen printing station, that operates at speeds of up to 30 m/min.

Henkel offers a wide range of pressure-sensitive adhesives, lacquers and UV coatings, which includes specific solutions for no label look labeling for squeezable products and low temperature applications.

Fujifilm introduces the new DLE (Direct Laser Engraving) CTP flexo system for B2 formats that, compared to conventional LAM (Laser Ablation Mask) systems, enables an especially fast and sustainable production of flexographic plates. The new system in fact eliminates the many development stages (UV exposure, thermal or solvent development, curing) included in current LAM technologies, ensuring a…

Gew, manufacturer of UV curing systems, has presented VCP, a new model of UV lamp with IR (infra-red) system specifically for use with water-based inks. Via touchscreen panel it  automatically recognizes if a particular job requires UV or IR treatment.