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Web Lines | How To Choose the Right Tabbing Tape

(Web Handling)

December 12, 2016, ... tape (straight across or chevron), and speed. Splicing tapes are pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) that require pressure in the contact to form a good bond. Splicing can fail if the bump roller contacts ...

AGL Announces Finishing Laminator

(Coating/Laminating)

December 10, 2016, ... speed pre-mask film and pressure-sensitive overlaminating. Typical uses are for higher-volume fleet graphics and roll-to-roll laminating applications. Some of the features include company’s heated nip ...

3M Strapping Tape Removes Cleanly

(Label/Tape)

December 05, 2016, ... 3M pressure-sensitive rubber adhesive that is specifically formulated to adhere evenly to surfaces. Tape removes cleanly and resists stains on common surfaces, such as painted metal, plastic, and glass. ...

UniNet and UPM Raflatac Partner in Digital Press

(News | New Products)

November 14, 2016, ... supplier of pressure-sensitive label materials, to create worldwide solutions for converters and customers that are said to ensure professional results using the iColor digital label printers. Company ...

Constantia Wins TLMI Environmental Award

(News | New Products)

November 14, 2016, ... of an educational program. This year Constantia Flexibles was recognized for SpearRC, described as a cost-effective, pressure-sensitive label that is recognized by both the Association of Postconsumer ...

Colbert Moves Flexo Operation to Wisconsin

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2016, ... Hamilton. When complete, the facility will house a variety of current assets used in the production of flexographic printed cartons, pressure-sensitive roll labels, and package inserts, with ample room ...

Maxson Sheeter Is Suited for P-S Stock

(Carton Box)

November 05, 2016, ... products such as pressure-sensitive film, metallized vinyl, and other laminates can increase productivity with the MSS Sheeter, which is geared to run at 300 fpm (90 mpm) maximum speed.  Designed for ...

Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?

(Sticking With It)

October 25, 2016, ... association technical meetings relevant to the pressure-sensitive industry and what I learned. Every spring and fall there is a flurry of trade association meetings and shows. It seems like you could ...

TLMI Awards | Multi-Color Takes 2016 Best of Show

(Label/Tape)

October 19, 2016, ... printing and to recognize technical achievement in all areas of the narrow web industry, including tags and labels, cartons, flexible packaging, non-woven pressure-sensitives, and more. Entries are judged ...

ICE USA 2017 Adds to Experts Team

(News | New Products)

September 30, 2016, ... Brase brings more than 20 years experience in the converting industry and is a well-recognized industry speaker on the topic of pressure-sensitive adhesives and their applications. Prior to launching her ...

Dow Corning Launches Series of PSAs

(Coating/Laminating)

September 18, 2016, New pressure-sensitive adhesives and coatings are suited for protective films used throughout the lifecycle of electronic devices AUBURN, MI | Dow Corning, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical ...

Mactac Announces Static Cling Vinyl Film

(Flexpack)

September 16, 2016, ... Group. “By leveraging our extensive experience in the design and development of pressure-sensitive vinyl films, we created this film with many of the same characteristics Mactac customers have come to ...

AWA Reports on Asian Release Liner Markets

(Label/Tape)

August 14, 2016, ... liner was consumed in pressure-sensitive label applications. While glassine/SCK paper release base is the preferred medium for labels, AWA says, Asian climatic conditions continue to support polyolefin-coated ...

Mactac Approved for Flexo Printing Constructions

(Label/Tape)

August 10, 2016, ... we are giving our customers peace of mind that the entire label—including base material, pressure-sensitive adhesive, and inks—meets the requirements of BS 5609.” Smithers Pira, an independent testing ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... has been awarded to Bruce Bell, founder and chairman of Belmark. Belmark is an industry leader in pressure-sensitive labels, flexible film packaging, and folded cartons, with more than 650 employees. Bell ...

Spinnaker Expands West Coast Trimless Program

(Label/Tape)

August 07, 2016, Company adds ten new items to Trimless line at Los Angeles facility to reduce lead time on West Coast TROY, OH | Spinnaker Coating, a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive paper and film products for ...

Davis-Standard Offers Turret Unwind Upgrades

(Web Handling)

August 01, 2016, ... said to significantly improve productivity and minimize downtime. Company says an upgrade for Green Bay Packaging involved the modification of two turret unwinds on a 1,200-fpm (365 mpm) pressure-sensitive ...

Mactac Adhesives Use Solvent-Free Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

July 31, 2016, MP410 acrylic double-coated tapes and transfer adhesives are said to have low levels of VOCs and to offer a wide performance range STOW, OH | Pressure-sensitive adhesives supplier Mactac has launched ...

AWA Summarizes Release Liner Event

(Label/Tape)

July 24, 2016, ... identifying digital direct-to-container print as “a potential disruptive technology in some applications.” Linerless labels, though continuing to gain interest, are still a niche, he said. Pressure-sensitive ...

Mactac Announces Study of Foam Bonding

(Coating/Laminating)

July 22, 2016, ... propylene diene monomer (EPDM), nitrile, PVC blends and neoprene blends—all commonly used in the gasket and seal, automotive, mass transit, military and marine markets, where pressure-sensitive adhesive ...