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Thinking Inside and Outside the Coating Box

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... choice. Paper and paperboard is versatile and for the most part will accommodate temperature extremes associated with some cooking methods. It will withstand the high temperatures associated with microwaves ...

Baldwin Technology Partners With Fi-Tech to Represent Textile and Nonwoven Finishing Technologies in North America

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2022, ... compared with traditional padding methods. The non-contact technology eliminates the chemical wastewater associated with pad changes. Baldwin also provides Rotor Spray technology, which uses rotary discs ...

Precision Engraving and Signs increases efficiency with Rollem Insignia5 Die Cutter

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September 12, 2022, ... to produce high volumes of warning stickers of all sizes and specifications. However, our roll fed plotter cutting and finishing methods were too cumbersome and labor-intensive,” stated Owner, Ryan White. ...

Plastics and packaging – understanding test and inspection solutions

(Flexpack)

September 11, 2022, ... we pride ourselves on building robust instruments for industrial environments that offer customers the simplest and most reliable method of achieving characterization results from their polymer samples. ...

CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM AT K 2022

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September 06, 2022, ... products through various processing methods. The Circular Economy Forum addresses all three key themes of K 2022 – Circular Economy – Climate Protection – Digitalization. After all,  high tech is also ...

Three Ways the Pulp and Paper Industry Can Benefit from NIR Technology

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 05, 2022, ... traditional moisture measurement methods such as Karl Fischer (KF) or Loss On Drying (LOD), an advanced technology utilizing NIR measurement offers significant benefits. Today, NIR moisture meters can ...

PACK EXPO International Opens October 23

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 23, 2022, ... building challenge. The winning school will be awarded $6,000 for overall Best in Show with an additional three categories to compete in: Filler Performance Gold Cup; Engineering Method/Most Innovative ...

Achieving Quality and Controlling Costs for Silicone Release Coaters

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July 31, 2022, ... produced. NEX LS software is easy to use and provides a clear visual representation of the process, helping technicians make immediate quality control decisions. Using a flow bar method builder, users ...

Increase Profits and Productivity with TAKK Static Control Solutions

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July 24, 2022, ... methods can be employed to ensure resolution of static electricity problems encountered. TAKK Industries’ team of technical personnel possess 100+ years of knowledge in industry and static control solutions. ...

Quality Control Tips for Corona Treating

(News | New Products)

July 17, 2022, ... on this topic. Surface Energy Levels Pre & Post Treatment You should document a film’s surface energy before and after treatment. Methods for measuring surface energy include dyne pens, dyne solutions ...

Third-Party Certifications Can Validate Sustainability Claims

(Bag Pouch)

July 10, 2022, ... look at a small part of products’ impact on the environment. The greater shift to life cycle analysis (LCA) methodology will hopefully lead to a decrease in the high cost of LCA and increase in acceptance, ...

There’s More than One Way to Treat a Film

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June 26, 2022, ... dyne pens can give false reading, so be careful what they touch. The ASTM method (drops of liquid on clean swabs) is a better choice if contamination is an issue. D-2578 was written for polyethylene ...

Precision Anilox are the Foundation of the Printing Process

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 12, 2022, In printing, the anilox is a method used to provide a measured amount of ink to a flexographic printing plate. By Joe Settanni, Vice President of Sales, Apex International/North America In printing, ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 2

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... Tensile Method There are two tensile test methods: Strip and Grab.  Strip method — The complete width of the sample coupon is gripped in the jaws of the testing machine.  Grab method — Only the center ...

Orion Announces Ambition to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

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April 26, 2022, ... aspirational, mid-term goals for greenhouse-gas emissions reduction that are aligned with science-based methodologies. “We know our goal is ambitious, and we want to make sure it’s meaningful. Like ...

The Importance of Roll Cleaning and Maintenance

(Surface Prep)

April 11, 2022, A question-and-answer with Joe Walczak, President of Sonic Solutions. A question-and-answer with Joe Walczak, President of Sonic Solutions. What are the main types of roll cleaning methods and the ...

Roller Solutions Uncovered

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April 07, 2022, Cleaning a roller’s working surface is a critical aspect of regular machine hygiene but specifics of cleaning chemistry and methods are rarely reviewed and revised. By William Bradley, American Roller ...

What You Need to Know about Material Testing

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April 05, 2022, ... and well-informed in all sales, marketing and production processes, various types of plastic and paperboard converting equipment, and technically proficient in Leadership Training and Six Sigma/LEAN methodologies. ...

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, ... treatment of polymers and more. Both methods are used to modify a substrate’s surface energy to improve the adhesion of inks, lacquers, adhesives, and coatings. Corona treatment is the most the most popular ...

The Fundamentals of Adhesive Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2022, ... used for signage or back-lit displays. Scents can be added for applications where the smell of the adhesive is scrutinized. Stick-to- skin cosmetic products sometimes require “scented” adhesive. Methods ...