With projections for continued growth in film usage and RFID labeling, static control will get lots of well-deserved attention.

By Tom Polischuk

Perry—Yes. Insulative materials cause the most problems for printers.

Patterson—Without doubt, the use of film-based substrates raises the need for static control equipment and subsequently, web cleaners. As film material is unwound, or passed over a moving roller, the static charge will increase, which in turn attracts particles which will affect the printing process.