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Corona Treating | Why All Films Do Not Treat the Same

(Surface Prep)

March 29, 2015, ...  In general, plastic films are chemically inert, have limited bonding sites, and are hydrophobic (Figure 2). We’ll save surface contamination and migrating additives for later in the discussion.   Figure ...

Should Unwind Tension Be Lower Than Winding Tension?

(Web Handling)

March 26, 2015, ... some films, slip additives or coatings change over time, dropping the product’s inside to outside coefficient of friction and again lowering the roll’s torque transmission capacity. When a customer has ...

Malaysian Plastics Industry Update–Pt. 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 07, 2015, ... strength additive, otherwise known as VistamaxxTM (a polypropylene-based elastomer made by ExxonMobil) to increase strength properties. However, an inspection of the various lines showed moderate to severe ...

Cortec Offers Fire-Retardant Shrink Film

(Materials)

January 19, 2015, ... MilCorr FR VpCI shrink film is a heavy-duty film said to have superior mechanical properties featuring company’s multimetal Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI), flame-retardant additives, and UV inhibitors.  ...

Treofan Enhances Film Processing Temps

(Materials)

December 17, 2014, ... to 60 deg C (140 deg F) at the forming collar. Company says this enhancement has been achieved through a newly designed and tailored additive package on the films’ reverse side. Processing properties under ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... Silicones To Discuss Latest Developments in Silicone Materials Bluestar Silicones (Booth 3605) will introduce a flat release profile polymer along with a premium release additive and a crosslinking agent ...

ALTANA Invests €100 Million in Landa Digital Printing

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2014, ... gained from its divisions including BYK Additives & Instruments, ECKART Effect Pigments, and ACTEGA Coatings & Sealants. "We see our alliance with the ALTANA Group as a key milestone for our company and ...

Performance Pkg. of NV Launches New Cap for Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

June 11, 2014, ... by introducing a special additive to the resin, the SipP cap can be biodegradable. “Consumer convenience is the driving trend for packaging,” explained Rob Reinders, president of Performance Packaging ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 4

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 12, 2014, This article will discuss in general terms what can be done with resin additives and formulations to improve resistance to polymer degradation and gauge bands. In the previous 3 articles in this mini-series, ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, ... your resin additive formulation   DISCLAIMER:  The following recommendations are general guidelines that are applicable to most extrusion coating lines using modern equipment, processing low density ...

Agglomerates

(Mark's Coating Matters)

April 23, 2014, ... a macro-scale issue for coating. Initial good mixing may need to be buffered with physical or chemical additives to keep the particles separated. Surfactants that act as dispersing agents are helpful because ...

Flint Group Plates Are Suited for Security Printing

(News | New Products)

March 12, 2014, ... are called environmentally friendly since they can be processed with tap water only without need of any additives. They are said to be productive and cost effective for the user as have a processing time ...

Label PRomotion | When Labels Are the Story

(Label/Tape)

December 29, 2013, ... phrases, such as ‘Made with Real Fruit’ and ‘100 percent Natural,’ assuring you that the box of cereal you just grabbed will give your diet some additive health benefits…Don't be deceived: These products ...

Clear Lam Produces Rollstock for Multi-Packs

(Flexpack News)

November 25, 2013, ... with traditional petroleum-based resin or with bio-based materials. To achieve consistent snap-apart strength, company enhances the rollstock with compounded additives produced by its CL Polymers Division. ...

Dow Corning Offers New Release Modifier

(Coatings)

November 22, 2013, ... the next generation of controlled release additive technology for solventless release coatings. Said to offer tight release at very low platinum (Pt) levels with superior stability and shelf life, product ...

Clear Lam Announces Freezer-Grade RPET Rollstock

(Flexpack News)

November 03, 2013, ... plastics is forecast to rise by 6.5% annually, reaching 3.5 billion lbs in 2016. The new rollstock incorporates compounded additives produced by Clear Lam’s subsidiary, CL Polymers. The rollstock is ...

Plastic Technologies Offers PET Recycling Calculator

(Green Converting)

October 19, 2013, ... materials, barrier, additives, closures, labels, etc., can potentially impact the next generation of PET (rPET) that is produced from these recycled containers. The free download can be quickly located ...

On Print | Impact of 3-D Printing on the Converting Industry

(On Print)

September 26, 2013, ... two-dimensional world. Let me explain. The term 3-D printing often covers all layer-by-layer, computer-controlled additive manufacturing methods within a fixed volume defined by the width and length ...

RadTech Issues Call for Papers for Tech Conference

(Curing)

June 09, 2013, Areas of special interest include LED technology, bio-based materials, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and future applications   BETHESDA, MD | RadTech, the Assn. for UV & EB Technology, ...

Monadnock Paper Mills Continues Green Commitment

(Paper)

May 07, 2013, ...  “We did everything we could internally to maximize the efficiency of our hydro facilities, and only then did we start looking at reputable sources for additive renewable energy and carbon offset credits,” ...