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Why do I have these bubbles in my finished product?

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

January 02, 2012, ... process which uses a twin-screw extruder to compound additives in-line to feed an extruder and die to make a finished web.  Though the compound was highly stabilized, the finished web had many (thousands) ...

Some Thoughts on Purging

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 09, 2011, ... regions. These low-shear regions are thus susceptible to build-up of carbon, color concentrates, or any other additive used in the process. A reader asked for some information on purging LDPE in his ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... for the food they purchase for their pets. “Organic,” “locally and sustainably sourced ingredients,” “grass fed and free range,” “free of grains and fillers,” “preservative and additive free,” and “fresh” ...

Web Lines: Is Wound Roll Pressure Greater Than Tire Pressure?

(Tension)

June 30, 2011, ... 1,000 psi (7 MPa) or 35x atmospheric pressure is not out of the question. These additive calculations assume that each layer maintains its pressure-created tension and strain. In many materials, this ...

Polykar Installs EREMA Plastics Recycling System

(Coating/Laminating: Green)

June 09, 2011, ... and is the first installation in Canada.   The TVEplus, originally launched in 2009 with  40 units sold in 20 countries, recycles heavily inked and additive-laden plastics packaging commonly found today. ...

Static Beat: Surface Resistivity Testing

(Static Elimination)

May 31, 2011, ... charges are only on the surfaces of polymer films, so we need conductive paths only on the surfaces of our polymers. A number of antistatic additives for polymers are available that provide a low level ...

Michelman Expands Corrugated Chemicals Distribution

(Coatings)

May 15, 2011, ... a global developer of water-based barrier and functional coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard, and corrugated cartons; and water-based surface modifiers, additives and polymers for numerous ...

NEWS CLIPS

(Magazine)

April 30, 2011, ... Chris Francis completes 30 years at the helm of the company. Evonik Goldschmidt, Hopewall, VA, increases prices of silicone surfactants and speciality silicone additives 5%-18% depending on the product. ...

Shrink Sleeve Label Goes Hi-Def

(Label/Tape)

March 31, 2011, ... dishwasher additive, got a new HDUV 4.0 shrink sleeve to accentuate its hourglass figure. McDowell, one of the pioneers of HDUV technology, recently launched HDUV 4.0, said to be the largest generation ...

Surface Treating: Promoting Adhesion

(Surface Prep)

February 28, 2011, ... wetting characteristics than water-borne liquids at these top layers because some of the solvents can “dissolve” the boundary layer (process additives, organic contaminations) and allow the ink to anchor ...

NAPIM Reports on Raw Material Shortages and Ink Price Volatility

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

February 28, 2011, ... and shortages to continue in 2011. They will likely see an increase in issues related to nitrocellulose, titanium dioxide, and additives, as well as persistence of the issues in rosin resin and some pigments. ...

Sartomer Increases Prices on Monomers and Oligomers

(Print News)

February 03, 2011, ... The adjustment is driven by the continued escalation in the cost of key raw materials. Sartomer is a leading global supplier of specialty chemical additives for ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB), peroxide, ...

Static Beat: Charge Control Antistatic Layers

(Static Elimination)

January 31, 2011, ... as summarized in Table 1. Of course, any product design that includes an additional layer, coating, or additive will have a higher cost. The design challenge is to achieve satisfactory static performance ...

Blades Cut Downtime

(Slit)

December 31, 2010, Diamond-coated carbide blades with plasma-sharpened cutting edges are said to provide long lifetimes and cost savings. Other reported benefits include Diamond-coated carbide blades with plasma-sharpened ...

Static Beat: Conductive Antistatic Layers

(Static Elimination)

December 31, 2010, ... any product design that includes an additional layer, coating, or additive will have a higher cost. The design challenge is to achieve satisfactory static performance at an acceptable cost. Static charge ...

Erema's K Show Success Shows Confidence in Recycling Futur

(Print News)

December 16, 2010, ... increasingly more heavily inked and additive laden plastics packaging common today. In the Erema TVE series melt filters are placed ahead of a degassing system. The TVE has proven over more than a decade ...

Biosafe Receives Polymer Patent for Antimicrobial

(Coating)

December 12, 2010, ...  Commercial applications of Biosafe antimicrobial include apparel, medical devices, portable electronics, computer keyboards, building products, and sporting goods. The additive costs less to use than ...

SPE's EUROTEC 2011 Scheduled in Barcelon

(Trends/Management News)

November 18, 2010, ... mold design & rapid tooling; bioplastics; and colors and additives. For information on submitting presentations, or to download a brochure on event sponsorships, visit www.4spe.org/spe-eurotec-conference. ...

Digital Plate Resists UV Inks

(Prepress)

October 31, 2010, ... of finest elements, up to 60 L/cm or higher. Reportedly offers excellent ink transfer characteristics and low dot gain. Washout is with simple tap water and does not require any additives or solvents. ...

Masterbatches Meet Standards

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2010, ... applications requiring compliance with European and US standards governing compostability and ecotoxicity, including the harmonized EN 13432:2000 standard. Incorporating conventional (non-natural) additives ...