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QuadTech Launches In-line Measurement Device

Published: June 22, 2016

DeltaCam is said to offer fast, accurate spectrophotometer technology for individual packaging print houses

A Look at Flame Retardants

Published: January 01, 2007, By By David J. Bentley Jr. Contributing Editor
For this discussion, flame retardants are additives for adhesives or coatings that make an adhesive or coating resistant to catching fire. This may be an oversimplification, since catching fire can have different meanings.

Safety in Converting

Published: October 01, 2006, By By David J. Bentley Jr. Contributing Editor
When you play with fire, you probably will be burned. Working in the various areas of the chemical industry, including packaging and converting, sometimes

If China Were Not To Blame

Published: September 01, 2006, By By David J. Bentley Jr. Contributing Editor
In the packaging world, China seems to be a common scapegoat. Indeed, this is true not only for packaging but for many other industries as well. When

Static Elimination Revisited

Published: July 10, 2006, By pffc-online.com
The February column on static elimination inspired a reader to share some experiences he had on this "shocking" subject.

Get Involved with Suppliers

Published: May 31, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
All people in business need to establish a personal relationship with their suppliers. You should know the various people working for your suppliers that are responsible for the materials you purchase.

Getting Involved with Customers

Published: April 27, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
The most important people in your company are your customers. Therefore, establishing a relationship with your customers is probably your most important task.

What Makes an MSDS Useful?

Published: March 31, 2006, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
The people using a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) generally are those that work with a material, health care providers and emergency care responders, and the general public as consumers. MSDS authors must consider what information these individuals need as well as what content is required by regulatory agencies.

Personal Care Items & Packaging

Published: February 28, 2006, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Both the shelf appeal and product protection necessary for personal care items depend heavily on the resins, films, adhesives, coatings, etc.

What Static Can Do is Shocking

Published: January 31, 2006, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Why is static electricity a concern to converters of moving webs? It can cause four problems.

About Cold Seal Adhesives

Published: December 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
People actually refer to this class of product using three different names—cold seal adhesives, self-seal adhesives, and cohesives. Remember that all the terms describe exactly the same material.

What's Really On the Surface?

Published: October 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Substrate surfaces are prone to cause problems because of items that are impossible for the naked eye to see.

An Exercise in Compliance

Published: September 30, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Slightly more than three years ago, this column addressed the state of regulatory affairs then. It’s probably worthwhile to review that state today to remind converters of their continuing responsibilities.

A Menu for Thickness Control

Published: August 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Some applications require a heavy coating weight of an adhesive, coating, or primer, but others might require a lower coating weight. The choice depends on the particular adhesive, coating, or primer in use and the final application.

The Terminology of Testing

Published: July 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Today, those in the converting and flexible packaging industries are not fully knowledgeable about many items unless they attach numbers to them.

Give Customer What He Wants

Published: May 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr. Contributing Editor
Too many times converters make substitutions when filling orders from their customers, with serious consequences. The customer will be unhappy unless he receives exactly what he ordered.

Cleaning the Right Way

Published: March 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley Jr. Contributing Editor
Cleaning has two important goals. The first one is obvious: Be certain the surfaces are clean and free of any residual adhesive or coating. The second one is less obvious: Be certain the cleaning operation does not create any hazards to the personnel doing the cleaning or to the environment.

Hot Melt Adhesive Use

Published: February 28, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Hot melt adhesive use continues to grow due to unique properties including ease of use, adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces, strength properties, aging characteristics, etc. By some measurements, hot melts are among the fastest growing adhesives in the industry.

In Defense of Control Freaks

Published: January 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Control freaks, flaunt your obsession! You will be doing yourselves, your companies, and your customers a huge favor.

Chemicals & Responsibility

Published: November 30, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Everyone has an obligation to know exactly what he is doing in his work and to be able to communicate to those with an interest and a technical question. That is the connection of this column with readers that work in the converting and packaging industries.

Vehicle Retention is a Drying Not a Driving Issue

Published: October 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
People have different ideas about the best time to purchase a new automobile to replace their present one. Some people wait a specific number of years; others drive their vehicle for a specific number of miles. Still others become intrigued with a new model because of its looks or features.

Food & Packaging Enjoy!

Published: September 30, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Whether we are meat lovers enjoying a steak or vegetarians enjoying a special lasagna recipe, most of us find eating a pleasant experience. Steaks, pasta,

The Buzz on Remote Diagnostics

Published: August 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Walk into any room these days where numerous people are assembled and mention remote diagnostics. Immediately, you will become the central attraction.

Avoiding Surface Contamination

Published: August 01, 2004, By by David J. Bentley Jr. RBS Technologies
Many readers of this column undoubtedly have undertaken projects in their living quarters that involved painting. All cans of paint come with many items

Safety in Converting: Part III

Published: June 30, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
The previous two columns in this series on safety discussed two of the three important safety issues in a converting operation: heat hazards and pinching

Safety in Converting: Part II

Published: June 01, 2004, By by David J. Bentley Jr. RBS Technologies
Last month this column began a series of three articles on safety in the converting industry. It noted that safety concerns in the converting industry

Safety in Converting: Part I

Published: April 30, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
Safety must be foremost in all our actions, from the time we awake in the morning until we go to bed at night. Failure to be alert to the safety aspects

Converters' Wish Lists: Part III

Published: March 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
The previous two columns in this space discussed items on the wish lists of converters as presented at the Converter's Spotlight session during the 2003

Converters' Wish Lists: Part II

Published: February 29, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
This column will address what converters want when they deal with their suppliers' personnel. Suppliers might consider this information a primer on making lasting friendships with their customers.

Converters' Wish Lists: Part I

Published: January 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
The recently concluded TAPPI 2003 PLACE Conference and Global Hot Melt Symposium featured a popular session entitled “Converter's Spotlight.”

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