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CUSTOM COATING Mireya Ramos packages several safety products into a custom kit for a client. in adhesive coating and converting, combined with its raw material expertise. The company also relies on a strong network of suppliers to help solve problems and enhance Jessup’s capabilities. For example, while Jessup has a vast library of adhesive solutions, it can use the resources of Henkel, a worldwide supplier of adhesives technology, to help solve particular problems. Even a relatively standard product, such as Jessup’s line of nonslip grip tapes, can receive a custom touch. Available in a variety of grades and colors, including photoluminescent safety marking, the product typi- cally is sold to OEMs or MRO markets in standard rolls or several precut shapes. However, Jessup’s extensive die-cutting capabilities allow the company to provide a variety of custom solutions to manufacturers. “All of our premier nonslip safety tapes can be sized and cut to meet a specific requirement,” says Carlson, “whether it’s individual pieces, kiss-cut parts on a roll, or parts backslit for easy liner removal.” He adds that Jessup then can package and ship the materials according to the customers’ requirements. This may include packaging materials with bar codes to track inventory, polybagging supplies for easy handling, or providing assembly kits. Then the products often are dropshipped to different locations or delivered on a specific schedule to accommodate production requirements. Recovering Heat and VOCs As one of the leaders in using solvent-based adhesives, Jessup also has made significant investments in the pollution control equipment needed for these specialized processes. Jessup uses a Catalytic Products Intl. (CPI) Quadrant SR thermal oxidizer, which treats volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other air pollutants, removing the harmful air pollutants with oxygen and heat. In this environment the VOCs are converted to CO2, water vapor, and usable heat. The process captures 100% of the emissions and incinerates 99.9% of the pollutants. Another benefit of the system is heat recovery to further lower operational costs. The recovered heat is returned to the dryers on the coating lines to reduce the use of gas burners. “Our commitment to operational excellence drives our business decisions every day,” explains Jessup. “We have the experience, discipline, and passion to be the total solution for all of our customers’ nonslip, photoluminescent, and custom coating/ converting requirements.” Contributing editor Edward Boyle, based in Reading, PA, has covered the converting industry for more than 24 years. Contact him at EJB Communications; 610670-4680; ejbcomm@aol.com. Monica Bauer, die-cutting supervisor, inspects finished Glo Brite photoluminescent fim, which absorbs and stores normal ambient light. In the event of a sudden power outage, the stored energy is visible immediately, providing a safe illuminated path through dark stairwells, hallways, and rooms. uSupplier infot uAllied Gear and Machine Co. | www.alliedgear.com PFFC-ASAP 330 uPreco Inc. | www.precoinc.com PFFC-ASAP 331 uDusenbery Worldwide | www.dusenbery.com PFFC-ASAP 332 uLever Mfg. Corp. | www.levercorp.com PFFC-ASAP 333 uShanks/Catbridge Machinery | www.catbridgemachinery.com PFFC-ASAP 334 uMark Andy | www.markandy.com PFFC-ASAP 335 uFaustel | www.faustel.com PFFC-ASAP 336 uHenkel Intl. | www.henkel.com PFFC-ASAP 337 uCatalytic Products Intl. | www.cpilink.com PFFC-ASAP 338 WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM OCTOBER 2008 | 37 http://www.alliedgear.com http://www.precoinc.com http://www.dusenbery.com http://www.levercorp.com http://www.catbridgemachinery.com http://www.markandy.com http://www.faustel.com http://www.henkel.com http://www.cpilink.com http://www.pffc-online.com

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