[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1572289842668{margin-right: 40px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”New ORKA Unit boasts large teeth equipped to cut tough films.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Pearl’s Large Tooth ORKA Unit is specifically designed for punching heavy duty, multi-layer PE and laminated bags and pouches. When you don’t want dimples and scalloped edges on thicker materials, the ORKA is the answer. The oversized teeth are great for cutting handles or edges in high […]
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Americans eat an average of 201 pounds of chicken per capita per year, making poultry the most common meat consumed in America by a wide margin. But what does the future of poultry packaging look like in America? What trends are driving innovation and growth? The Poultry Packaging Industry Is Growing Alongside the Poultry Production […]
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When converting heavy-duty, large bags often used for larger retail items or food services such as takeout, Pearl’s Spin Punches are ideal. In this article, we’ll take a look at why you should be using spin punches for doorknob punching, and how they can be beneficial when producing heavy-duty, large bags. Spin Punches Are Underutilized […]
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For companies that focus on plastic extrusion and the manufacture of blown film, it can be difficult to determine what components and machines should be upgraded to ensure faster, more consistent, and defect-free technologies. Pearl Technologies has the solution. With proprietary bubble guides and cages, Pearl Technologies offers maintenance-free bubble control solutions, which provide excellent […]
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The extrusion industry is always changing for the better. One of the more important innovations in the world of extrusion is the continued improvement of blown film extrusion, and its ability to provide cost-effective, reliable results with minimal scrap, and better overall efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll discuss blown film extrusion, why it’s replacing […]
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If you’re in the world of flexible packaging, you may be thinking about switching from shear-cut units (also known as “zero clearance” or “close tolerance” cutting or punching units) to toothed punch units, such as a Flex Unit from Pearl Technologies. Not sure what the benefits of doing so are? Here are a few of […]
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Recently, a customer of ours was looking for an alternative to a traditional Maklaus ball/die punching unit, and Pearl Technologies provided a solution – the Double Pivot Punch. In this case study, we’ll take a look at the customer’s issue, how Pearl addressed the problem, and the benefits of choosing our Double Pivot Punch. The […]
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If you’re wondering what trends you can expect to see in the world of product packaging this year and beyond, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss a few of today’s top trends and how your brand can take inspiration from them. Minimalism Minimalism, eschewing too many colors and graphics for […]
The use of plastics and plastic polymers in consumer products has risen dramatically in the past several decades. While plastics have improved the lives of many, they create a ton of waste. Plastics dumped in a landfill will sit for hundreds of years, taking up space, before they degrade. If incinerated, burning plastics produce noxious […]
It goes without saying that plastic has changed the world. Once considered a scientific wonder, plastic is now widely associated with leaching carcinogens into food and polluting the ocean. It’s not all bad though, and this wonder material has made a good impression on plenty of the tasks it takes on.