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Polymers / Laminations / Adhesives / Coatings / Extrusions

Published: November 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries

Slitting Adhesive-Coated, Low-Strength Films

Published: October 01, 2001, By William E. Hawkins, Film Handling Solutions Ltd.
Low-strength films, such PE or cast PP, sometimes are coated with an adhesive and slit into customer-sized rolls. Low-strength films do not have sharply

Making Choices for Coating with a Laminating Adhesive

Published: October 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
Work, like life, is full of choices. Some are major; some are the kind we face every day. Converters laminating two substrates together using an adhesive

Polymers/Laminations/Adhesives/Coatings/Extrusions

Published: August 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries

Polymers/Laminations/Adhesives/Coatings/Extrusions

Published: July 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries

The Sweet Smell of Success in Coatings and Adhesives

Published: May 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies

Contamination is a frequent cause of odor in adhesives and coatings applied to a substrate. This normally occurs inadvertantly in the facilities of the formulator or at the converting plant.

Fido's Food Goes GLOSSY

Published: April 01, 2001, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
With the help of a Prime UV ultraviolet curing system, Canadian-based Bonar Packaging has given glamour to the plain pet food packaging bags of the past.

In This Industry, Green Doesn't Always Mean Go

Published: March 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
Because green values may not be entirely indicative of final values, converters may use other techniques in an attempt to predict the final properties of a material when first made.

Modifying Adhesives for Superior Performance

Published: March 01, 2001, By Gene Giuffre, Christos Karadimas, Ron Kelley, and Mark Mulready—Bostik Inc.
Enhanced copolyester resin technology reportedly improves key bond properties of high-performance, flexible laminating adhesives.

Formulators Look Beyond the Peel, Tack, and Shear Profile

Published: February 01, 2001, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Although first developed more than 30 years ago, the microsphere technology behind 3M's Post-It Notes—sticky when you need them, removable when you don't—continues

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: January 31, 2001
A Communication from the Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Division of TAPPI.

UV Protection of Hot Melt Adhesives for Packaging Applications

Published: November 01, 2000, By Neal J. Earhart, Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp., Tarrytown, NY
Application: Light stabilizers can improve the resistance of hot melt adhesives to UV light induced degradation in packaging applications.

Customer Satisfaction Begins and Ends with Quality

Published: October 01, 2000, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor
Corrugated Paper Products invests in new equipment and additives from National Starch and Chemical Co. in order to assure quick delivery as well as top quality products.

Hot Melt Symposium Covers Many Topics

Published: October 01, 2000, By David J. Bentley Jr., the PLACE Editor
The Hot Melt Symposium on June 25-28, 2000, at the Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach Resort in Bal Harbour, Florida, offered presentations covering many current

For ''Friendly'' Adhesives and Coatings, You Must Prioritize

Published: September 01, 2000, By David J. Bentley Jr., RBS Technologies
People working with adhesives and coatings for the converting industry constantly hear the terms "environmentally friendly" and "user friendly." These

What you should know about filled adhesives and coatings

Published: November 01, 1996, By Bentley, David J., Jr.
Adhesives and coatings sometimes contain fillers, because such ingredients can provide functional properties for certain applications. Examples of typical

Popcorn packaging leads converter down new paths.

Published: November 01, 1996, By Donberg, Deborah
Himac helps Phoenix by downgauging its susceptor film, giving greater coverage for the material.Phoenix Packaging has parlayed its expertise in microwave

Partnering launches future growth in laminations

Published: September 01, 1996, By Simonsis, Yolanda
As a long-time supplier to wire and cable manufacturers, Chase & Sons, Webster, MA, a div. of Chase Corp., is introducing innovative process technology

Aqueous adhesive systems: giving credit where it is due.

Published: August 01, 1996, By Bentley, David J., Jr.
The Div. of the History of Chemistry and the Office of Public Outreach of the American Chemical Society recently designated Kem-Tone wall paint as a National

UV/EB technology moves ahead with the times

Published: July 01, 1996, By Mykytiuk, Andrew
Converters have been fueling the growth of the ultraviolet-curing industry at a rate of 20% per year for the past ten years. George Pasternack, manager

The challenge of formulating FDA compliance.

Published: May 01, 1996, By Bentley, David J., Jr.
Many application of adhesives, coatings, and inks for flexible packaging and other uses require compliance with regulations of the Food and Drug Administration

Water-based adhesives meet just-in-time demands.

Published: April 01, 1996, By Rolando, Thomas E.; Voss, Peter A.
High-performance, water-based adhesives cure in 24 to 48 hours, giving converters a competitive edge with their customers.In this era of just-in-time

Pay attention to flash points, and you won't get burned

Published: April 01, 1996, By Bentley, David J.
The flash point of a flammable liquid is the lowest temperature at which vapors above that liquid will burn when exposed to a source of ignition. There

For adhesives or coatings, ask the right questions

Published: March 01, 1996, By Bentley, David J., Jr.
An attendee at a recent technical conference was bemoaning the fact that adhesive suppliers did not help their customers as requested. The specific complaint

Regulation, competition drive the adhesives industry

Published: February 01, 1996, By Mykytiuk, Andrew
Perhaps the biggest reason for the rapid change in the adhesives business is the Environmental Protection Agency's push to eliminate volatile organic

KAPCO hits grand slam in pursuing custom markets

Published: December 01, 1995, By Simonsis, Yolanda
Baseball player Joe Carter invents a converted product that now replaces what for generations has been a down-and-dirty - but mostly sticky - situation.

Hot melt applications continue to grow

Published: July 01, 1995, By Mykytiuk, Andrew R.
Because our industry is dynamic and in a constant state of flux, how well and how quickly organizations adapt to change is more than a choice; it is a

Two-component adhesive system eliminates mixups

Published: July 01, 1995, By Simonsis, Yolanda
Minneapolis-based CSD/WestPac Division solves unpredictable moisture-curing problems by switching to a two-component laminating adhesive that allows total

Company develops line of cost-saving packaging

Published: April 01, 1995
A Pennsylvania packager responds to the diaper industry's growing demands for high-performance compression diaper bags. These bags, which are tightly

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