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A Game-Changer for Web Manufacturing

(Coating/Laminating)

July 24, 2022, ... position of segments. It can measure up to 50 tension values across the web. The sensitive and sophisticated monitoring that the FMS-segFORCE offers is especially valuable when processing elastic, sensitive ...

Sustainability Beyond Recyclability

(Flexpack)

July 04, 2022, ... applications where the packaging use is sensitive to the appearance of gels or inclusions, or where strength cannot be compromised. Renewable Materials Another option for sustainable packaging is ...

The Importance of Monomaterial Polypropylene Laminates in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2022, Last year’s COP26 summit reminded us of the importance of reducing the human effects on the environment with specific emphasis on the need to reduce our carbon footprint. By Steve Langstaff, Business ...

Precision Anilox are the Foundation of the Printing Process

(Equipment/Machines - Printing)

June 12, 2022, ... of this anilox is affected. Notice the rows of cells impacted by this blemish. Can we imagine what this will look like on the printed result? Knowing how sensitive the anilox is and having seen an anilox ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Converting Expert)

May 11, 2022, ... properties?  Are they linear or non-linear?  Do you make or convert scratch-sensitive films? If so, do you know the five coefficients of friction (COF): web to idler, web to driven roll, web to nip roll, ...

Optimizing Contact Cleaning for New Web Applications

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2022, ... or thin conductive films used in displays are static sensitive in that discharging a build-up of static charge can evaporate the thin conductive layer destroying the functionality of the product. By default, ...

Material Properties, Testing & Applications: Part 1

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2022, ... Are they linear or non-linear? Do you make or convert scratch-sensitive films? If so, do you know the five coefficients of friction (COF): web to idler, web to driven roll, web to nip roll, web to winding ...

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, SOFTAL Offers a Practical Solution for Improving Adhesion on Thermally Sensitive Materials, Thick Materials, Embedded Electronics, Foam, Panels and More. SOFTAL Offers a Practical Solution for Improving ...

The Fundamentals of Adhesive Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2022, ... can be coated with pressure sensitive adhesives for use in signage, wall graphics, or decorative wraps. Gaskets and “O”-rings can be adhesive coated so they can be permanently affixed to various products ...

Davis-Standard will promote a range of converting technology at ICE Europe

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2022, ... pressure-sensitive labels and others. Unique to Deacro are roll lock differential air shafts, closed-loop rewind tension control and auto core placement to improve processing efficiency. Deacro also excels ...

GT Labels & Packaging Installs Epson SurePress Digital Label Press

(News | New Products)

February 02, 2022, ... SurePress digital label presses are high-quality label printers that can be tailored to meet various needs and budgets, and provide media flexibility for pressure sensitive, shrink and in-mold label and ...

Rust to Tech, Part II

(Coating/Laminating)

December 19, 2021, ... thus protecting often heat sensitive substrates.” Compact’s dryers remove twice the water per installed KW when compared to traditional IR, using half the energy and needing less real estate on the machine ...

Rust to Tech, Part II

(Converting Perspectives)

November 28, 2021, ... thus protecting often heat sensitive substrates.” Compact’s dryers remove twice the water per installed KW when compared to traditional IR, using half the energy and needing less real estate on the machine ...

Sun Chemical Introduces Innovative Range of Varnish Solutions for Enhancing Resistance of HP Indigo Printed Labels

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2021, Sun Chemical introduced an innovative new range of durable UV varnishes for enhancing the label resistance of HP Indigo digitally printed pressure-sensitive labels Sun Chemical introduced an innovative ...

Rust to Tech : Part I

(Converting Perspectives)

October 31, 2021, ... from adhesives and pressure-sensitives, to testing, controls and so much more. Converting expertise is not only affected by the latest equipment, but a variety of other factors also have largely kept ...

Easy Open Application in Flexible Packaging: Snack N’ Seal

(Flexpack)

October 24, 2021, ... Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (Reseal Adhesive) Key Features: Provides a smooth, quiet and magnetic-like peel, FDA compliant for direct food contact applications. It’s repositionable, is a water-based ...

Lohmann Corporation Expands Their Range of Reactive Chemistry Products

(News | New Products)

August 25, 2021, ... pressure sensitive (PSA) tapes and liquid adhesives.  “UV-LUX streamlines production while adding both strength and pliability to semi-structural bonds. It’s tacky at room temperature and bonds quickly ...

Avery Dennison Advances Support for Circular Packaging with USDA BioPreferred Certification for Hot Melt Adhesives

(News | New Products)

August 11, 2021, Avery Dennison, a leading global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive technologies, announced that it has achieved BioPreferred Certification from the USDA for two new hot melt adhesives. Avery ...

Roundtable Q&A: Static Control

(Static Elimination)

August 08, 2021, ... interfering with sensitive electronic devices and/or causing uncomfortable and dangerous operator shocks.  By incorporating the proper static control into the process, one will reduce and eliminate these ...

Avery Dennison Names Winners of Annual Global Supplier Awards

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2021, Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials recognized 12 distinguished pressure-sensitive industry suppliers for the company’s annual Global Supplier Awards Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials ...