By Erin Judge, contributing writer, PostPress Manual processes within the folding-gluing stage of production can present challenges for companies striving to maximize productivity. Many steps require operator intervention, which can disrupt workflow and limit throughput. Signature folder-gluers, distributed in North America by American International Machinery, Inc. (AIM), … [Read more...] about Folder-Gluer Automation from Signature
Folding / Gluing
A Viewpoint on Folder-Gluers – Yesterday and Today
By Jeff Wilcox, Independent Trainer, Finishing Industry Fifty years ago, I started a journey into the field of the printing and converting industry. I found it fascinating to watch the machines that were folding paper cartons. The sound coming from those machines while in production was music to my ears. I decided that this was something that I would like to do. When I … [Read more...] about A Viewpoint on Folder-Gluers – Yesterday and Today
When It Comes to Folding/Gluing, Efficiency is Key
Compiled by Erin La Row, editor, PostPress The automated folding/gluing process helps producers save time and money transforming flat, printed items into cartons and boxes. But as labor challenges continue across industries, finding skilled folding/gluing operators is tough for many companies. PostPress talked with Kevin Koplin, director of operations with American … [Read more...] about When It Comes to Folding/Gluing, Efficiency is Key
Buying a Folder-Gluer: Top Three Factors to Consider
By Hani Hallal, Impack Packaging Looking to buy a folder-gluer machine? Because of the role a folder-gluer machine plays in the production of carton and corrugated boxes, the demand for folder-gluers is growing rapidly. That means choosing the right folder-gluer that fits a company’s needs and budget is critical. Failing to do so will not only cost the price of the … [Read more...] about Buying a Folder-Gluer: Top Three Factors to Consider
Folding Carton Production: Automation to the Rescue for Workflow Challenges
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress From the earliest days in the folding carton finishing sector, there has been a push for greater output quantity, higher product quality, increased speed and improved efficiency. Each time a goal in one of these areas is achieved, the honeymoon is short-lived because, in the blink of an eye, another new goal crops up. Folding carton finishers … [Read more...] about Folding Carton Production: Automation to the Rescue for Workflow Challenges
BOBST Improves ACCUCHECK
By Jewlissa Frickey, writer, PostPress BOBST has launched the new ACCUCHECK, which makes zero-fault packaging a reality. The new ACCUCHECK is an inline solution to inspect carton blanks for defects as they enter the BOBST folder-gluer. The solution is fully embedded into the folding/gluing line, allowing a seamless progression, with no additional quality-control step in the … [Read more...] about BOBST Improves ACCUCHECK
Heidelberg’s Diana Go 85
By Chris Raney, vice president of product management, postpress commercial and packaging division, Heidelberg USA Heidelberg, with US location in Kennesaw, Georgia, recently announced the addition of a new folder-gluer, Diana Go 85. It was developed on the basis of Heidelberg’s market requirements by the MK development team based in Neuss, Germany. It has a small footprint, … [Read more...] about Heidelberg’s Diana Go 85
Folding/Gluing: Working with Short-Run Cartons
By Kevin Koplin, managing director, and Shawn Rogers, training manager, American International Machinery Those in the industry know that print runs for most everything have become shorter, including many applications for folding cartons. Today, carton runs have been affected by companies having the ability to digitally print short-run cartons as well – meaning carton runs for … [Read more...] about Folding/Gluing: Working with Short-Run Cartons
Quality Control Systems Key to Folder-Gluer Production Success
By Richard Pallante, president USA and Canada, Baumer hhs Quality control systems are not new to the folding/gluing and finishing industry, but there have been continued improvements in recent years, and the need for these types of systems is as important now as ever before. PostPress asked the experts at Baumer hhs for their input on the importance of quality control systems … [Read more...] about Quality Control Systems Key to Folder-Gluer Production Success
Choosing the Right Folder-Gluer
By Jeff Wilcox PPC Technologies & Solutions, LLC The search for a new folder-gluer can be very daunting. There are many folder-gluer OEMs out there and each have different models, features and sizes designed for a variety of applications. When a finisher or folding carton manufacturer is in the market for an upgraded or new folder-gluer, there are several questions to ask … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Folder-Gluer