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New Features for Dynisco Melt Flow Indexer

(Coating/Laminating)

April 15, 2012, The LMI melt flow indexer from Dynisco makes use easier for operators with a digital encoder, new software, and a digital encoder   FRANKLIN, MA | The LMI Series melt flow indexer from Dynisco offers ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 2

(Coating Matters)

May 07, 2018, ... series, I offered an introduction to the advances in slot die coating technology for hot melt adhesives. When it comes to fluid coating onto substrates, the equipment required falls into three areas: extrusion ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

April 24, 2018, What differentiates extrusion, hot melt, and liquid coatings?   If you'd like to hear from Mark Miller's own lips rather than read his column, titled "Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology ...

ITW Dynatec Upgrades Bulk Adhesive Melter

(Coating/Laminating)

October 24, 2015, The new DynaDrum bulk adhesive melter now features Dynacontrol V6 controls, said to integrate easily with other PLCs HENDERSONVILLE, TN | ITW Dynatec reports the launch of the DM55 bulk adhesive melter, ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 2

(Coating/Laminating)

November 11, 2013, In the second of this two-part series on hot melt coating, Mark Miller says the newest technology is not always the best, but the best techniques applied to good technology provide the best product outcomes. ...

Nordson Meters Monitor and Control Material Flow

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

July 08, 2013, TruFlow meters work during all production phases and at all line speeds in nonwoven and packaging applications   DULUTH, GA | Nordson Corp. offers TruFlow meters that enable monitoring and control ...

Nordson Presents Melters for Process Control

(Adhesives)

May 27, 2013, VersaBlue Plus melters are said to optimize material delivery and dispensing for disposable hygiene product manufacturing   DULUTH, GA | Nordson Corp. offers VersaBlue Plus melters as the latest ...

Blown Film: Measuring Melt Temps

(Controls)

February 28, 2010, ... is a melt temperature variation coming off your screw tip, the die and air ring will not correct it no matter how fancy or advanced they may be. Measuring and understanding the extrudate variation is ...

Hot Melt Adhesive Use

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, 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 ...

Analysis of Film Extrusion Problems with Flow Simulation

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... several unit operations in one piece of equipment. The extruder conveys pellets, compresses them, melts them, mixes the melted material, exchanges heat with the barrel, and generates the required pressure ...

From the Tosaf development laboratory: PFAS-free additives for the plastics industry

(News | New Products)

January 22, 2024, ... a 5°C to 10°C lower melt temperature and shows a significant lower occurrence of melt fracture as well as improved optical properties such as haze. The films can be printed, sealed and laminated without ...

Global Test and Inspection Partner Industrial Physics to Accelerate Growth with Acquisition by KKR

(News | New Products)

May 16, 2023, ... materials, and various components – such as viscosity testing, gloss testing, abrasion testing, melt flow testing, and so many others, there truly is no test and inspection partner that can compare. For ...

Plastics and packaging – understanding test and inspection solutions

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2022, ... Inc., TQC Sheen, and many more. The Ray-Ran product line covers typical plastics materials characterization techniques such as melt flow, pendulum impact, falling dart impact and HDT/vicat softening ...

MG America to Debut Latest Cartoner from Cariba At Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

August 09, 2022, ... packs, round/shaped glass and plastic bottles, jars, soft tubes, flow packs, sachets and stick packs. Changeover is fast, and based mainly on adjustments rather than replacements. Tuck-in and hot-melt ...

Rust to Tech: Part 3

(Coating/Laminating)

February 27, 2022, ... One of its newest offerings grew out of the ovens segment. Now, for example, Infrared (IR) cheese premelters play a vital role in the frozen pizza manufacturing process, ensuring that cheese and toppings ...

Trexel and Bockatech Partner to Increase Benefits and Scope of Foamed Packaging Applications

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2021, ... are made by injecting a gas laden melt (typically polypropylene) into a mold quickly at high pressure. The mold is opened almost immediately after filling. Expansion is controlled by skins, formed on the ...

Troubleshooting Defects in Extrusion Coating

(Coating)

March 07, 2021, Extrusion coating is typically the most cost effective coating method for long runs of melt processable material and tends to be used for commodity applications. By E. J. (Ted) Lightfoot, Ph.D. ...

Spinnaker Coating Shows Growth with GripTight™ and SureLock™ Adhesives

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2020, ... paper and film products for the printing industry, is reportedly experiencing renewed growth with its GripTight™ and SureLock™ specialty adhesives. GripTight is an aggressive, hot melt rubber-based adhesive ...

Davis-Standard’s Global Equipment Platform at Plast Eurasia

(News | New Products)

December 01, 2019, ... offers a high-tech melt pump system to maximize stability when processing sensitive materials. Davis-Standard supports applications for Alternate Polymer®, microbore tubing, multi-lumen and catheter tubing, ...

New Report Forecasts Worldwide Outlook for Nonwovens Through 2023

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2019, ...  In the historical period (2008–2018) production increased 5.7 percent, lead by growth in spunbond/spunmelt and dry laid hydroentanglement.   China leads the growth in production, adding an additional ...