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AIMCAL Offers Updated Metallizing Reference

(Metallizing)

February 13, 2013, ... page, click on the Technical References tab and select from the dropdown menu). The AIMCAL Metallizing Technical Reference also is sold as part of the AIMCAL Metal Adhesion Test Kit, which is priced at ...

Creative Labels Installs Epson SurePress

(Label/Tape News)

February 11, 2013, ... Orange, and Green), durable, water-based, resin-coated pigment inks provide superior adhesion and reproduce a wide range of colors; SurePress L-4033AW adds White ink Versatile Substrate Support: Prints ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013, ... by AIMCAL–the Assn. of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators. The conference sessions are held from 10:00 a.m. to noon. It features three tracks—Web Coating, Web Handling, and Adhesives/Adhesion—and ...

INX Label Ink Systems Suited for Water-Based Flexo

(Label/Tape News)

January 29, 2013, ... for direct and indirect printing across various paper substrates. The ION-F series is designed to provide excellent adhesion on most treated, nonporous film structures including PE, PP, polyester, cellophane, ...

Henkel Laminating Adhesives Help Package Resist Acid

(Adhesives)

January 15, 2013, ... reported advantages of the two polyurethane-based adhesive systems: The adhesion promoter they contain does not block the cells of the anilox roller, meaning it is easier to keep the adhesive’s application ...

Web Lines | Winding Process Fundamentals, Pt. 1

(Technical Reports)

January 13, 2013, Understanding winding, roll defects, and winding-related web quality begins with understanding how the web, winder design, and process conditions combine to create the stress and strains of the wound roll. ...

ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces Sustainable Stretch Hood Film

(Film)

January 10, 2013, ... and lower formulation costs for flexible films. Vistamaxx PBE can enhance targeted properties, such as elasticity, flexibility, adhesion, sealability, cling, toughness, and clarity, for specific applications. ...

Wacker Presents Innovative Binders at European Coatings Show

(Coatings)

January 07, 2013, ... to non-polar polymers such as polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene. The carboxyl functional groups, on the other hand, ensure outstanding adhesion to metal surfaces such as aluminum. Until ...

Readers Choice: Top 11 New Products of 2012

(Coatings)

January 01, 2013, ... adhesion. CONTACT COMPANY   ExxonMobil Label-Lyte 40LL539 OPP Film ExxonMobil Chemical, Houston, TX, introduces Label-Lyte 40LL539 OPP film, a clear, two-side-coated film said to allow downgauging ...

ExxonMobil to Exhibit at Arabplast

(Flexpack)

December 11, 2012, ... adhesion, cling, elasticity, sealability, softness, toughness and transparency—in PE film and propylene formulations. All are said to deliver innovation and potential sustainability opportunities for ...

Another Review of Die Streaks

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 25, 2012, ... so as to eliminate defects caused by gauge bands.  First, a change in formulation will help, such as the addition of A LOT of antioxidant... like 10,000 ppm and reduced melt temperature.  Beware... adhesion ...

ExxonMobil Metallized OPP Has Many Benefits

(Label/Tape)

October 26, 2012, Label-Lyte 50ML580 metallized, surface-printable OPP film from ExxonMobil is said to add print receptivity and adhesion in many p-s label applications   HOUSTON, TX | ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced ...

MACtac Adds to INDIE Line

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2012, ... WS4050 and WS6000 presses. The test measures for runnability, or web handling and registration, ink adhesion, and blanket compatibility. The three-star rating is reserved for the best performing substrates. ...

Eastman Polymers Offer Durable Transparency for IMD

(Label/Tape)

October 22, 2012, ... design flexibility and ease of processing at low temperatures that reduce ink washout. Polymers also are reported to provide good adhesion performance when molded with common decorative and functional ...

Durst Metallic UV Ink Suited for Short Runs

(News | New Products)

October 19, 2012, Good printability, adhesion, and durability are reported with Durst’s new solvent-free metallic UV ink for digital printing   BRIXEN, ITALY | Durst Phototechnik offers solvent-free metallic silver ...

What's New with Primers, and a visit to old friend

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

October 17, 2012, ... yields less than optimal adhesion characteristics, to say the least.  There are several reasons for this poor adhesion phenomenon, not the least of which is that PP is a highly stabilized non-polar resin, ...

Foam and Adhesive from tesa tape Offer Alternatives

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2012, The Softprint range of foam hardness grades and adhesive systems for plate mounting by flexo printers is offered by tesa tape   CHARLOTTE, NC | tesa tape offers the Softprint range, a specialized ...

MACtac Introduces Optically Clear Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

September 25, 2012, PUREtac CL216 exhibits superior clarity and adhesion for packaging and labeling applications STOW, OH | MACtac Printing Products introduces PUREtac CL216, the only optically clear adhesive specifically ...

Masterpiece Graphix Offers Michelman Solutions for HP Indigo

(News | New Products)

September 10, 2012, ... reportedly improving the ink transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks. The primer improves the printability of a wide range of paper substrates, both uncoated and clay-coated papers in varying weights ...

No-Label Look with ExxonMobil Film

(Label/Tape)

September 02, 2012, ... label applications that require outstanding ink adhesion and adhesive anchorage. These include beverages (alcoholic, carbonated, mineral waters), health and beauty products, pharmaceuticals, general consumer ...