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Are Universal Products Possible?

(Magazine)

July 31, 2006, ... may not adhere at all to a polyolefin film. An ink intended to be sandwiched between two films in a flexible packaging application probably will perform unsatisfactorily as a surface-printed ink.  ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

July 31, 2006, ... architectures can be changed almost independently. Discoloration Resistant Polyolefins, Part IV: Gamma Irradiated LLDPE Films by R. E. King III, Ciba Specialty Chemicals APPLICATION: Gamma irradiated ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

April 29, 2006, ... then extrusion coated with properly oxidized polyolefin resins. Excellent oxygen barrier transmission rates are possible. A primary factor influencing the oxygen barrier performance is continuity of the ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

March 30, 2006, ... polyolefins). In addition, the clay layers tend to bond strongly together making the dispersion of the clay into the polymer matrix more difficult. From an applications standpoint, considerable interest ...

Cut With Glass

(Magazine)

February 27, 2006, ... in many locations around the world. In general, the films are manufactured from polymers such as polyester, polyamide (nylon), and polyolefins such as high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. Polyolefin ...

HP Installs Press at RIT

(Archive)

January 02, 2006, The Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Printing Applications Laboratory Worldwide Media Center (WWMC) had added a seven-color HP Indigot press ws4050. PRESS RELEASE PALTO ALTO, CA—The Rochester ...

Trends & Technical Solutions

(Archive)

December 30, 2005, ... temperature, compared with paper. This is particularly true of polyolefin films. Polyester films are somewhat more robust physically and are less difficult to handle as a web. It is advisable to measure ...

What's Really On the Surface

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... or not. Since many polyolefins will not accept an adhesive, coating, primer, or ink without treatment, converters must know whether that treatment is present before proceeding to use the substrate. ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... successfully performed for the treatment of various materials including polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, spunbonded polyolefin, polyamide, and polytetrafluoroethylene. The APT process consists of ...

To Serve & Protect

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... factor to consider is repulpability and/or recylability of the finished substrate. Generally, waxes and polyolefin films are not repulpable or recyclable, creating a cost for disposal. Technical staff, ...

Narrow Web New Products

(Magazine)

August 30, 2005, ... protective overlaminate films, print-treated and topcoated PEs, semi-rigid and flexible vinyls, transfer tapes, and economical polyolefins. Also included are specialty labeling materials for battery, security, ...

Converting Industry News

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August 30, 2005, ... for about 9% of all polyolefin polymers in 2009. For more information on the study, contact Freedonia at 440/684-9600 or visit freedoniagroup.com. DuPont Study Results Reported WILMINGTON, DE—DuPont ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

July 30, 2005, Calcium carbonates for polyolefin extrusion coating applications, rheology of glass-fiber-filled polypropylene melts, non-invasive oxygen measurement using fluorescence technology and its implacation for ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2005, ... differences between flame burner technologies and their effectiveness. Flame treatment was initially developed in the 1950s to improve the surface adhesion properties of polyolefin films. Flame treatment ...

Reclying Plastic Materials

(Archive)

June 20, 2005, ... practical solutions for recycling industry and product manufacturers. The major emphasis is given to polyolefins, polyethylene terephthalate, PVC, and rubber. Materials concerned include films, bottles,packing ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... Hirata, Basell Polyolefins Application: The unique properties of polybutene-1 provide easy-opening seals used in the packaging industry. Peel performance depends on the degree of incompatibility between ...

Materials

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... paper and synthetic paper substrates. Can print on a variety of substrates, including coated paper, PE, PP, polyolefin, Kimdura, Valeron, Polyart, and Kromekote. Said to demonstrate excellent smear resistance ...

On the Move...

(Magazine)

December 30, 2004, ... the company's Silica Products, Polyolefin, Chemical Catalysts, and Separations businesses. Harper Corp. of America, Charlotte, NC, promotes Pat Brzyski to customer service technical supervisor and names ...

thePLACE

(Magazine)

October 30, 2004, ... of the presentation by Inge Roucourt, Johan De Clippeleir, and Spencer Hirata of Basell Polyolefins. WEB HANDLING Duane Smith of Black Clawson Conv. Mach. Inc. developed a session called “Flexible ...

Inks, Coatings, Compliance

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... polyolefin films (OPP/PE). These coatings must be continuous. Part 176 covers Indirect Food Additives used in paper and paperboard components. This part has many regulations, but only two are of interest ...