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Oxide-coated films are still finding their market niche

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November 30, 1996, ... an oxide of silicon or aluminum, that is less than 500 [Angstrom] in thickness. It is produced in a vacuum deposited between [10.sup.-2] to [10.sup.-5] Torr. In essence, the concept is fantastic - coating ...

Partnering launches future growth in laminations

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August 31, 1996, ... usually incorporate a range of thicknesses and materials but generally include and start at .5- through 2-mil polyester/.35- through 2-mil aluminum foil. A five-roll transfer system accomplishes metering ...

Laminator adds metallizing to the mix

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August 31, 1996, ... from both sides, and this allows easy loading and unloading of the substrate. It also allows for easier maintenance of the crucibles and the aluminum wire feeders. Alubec also purchased a separate crucible ...

Dutch converter retakes his company

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July 31, 1996, ... to VAW Aluminum AG, the huge German company that is involved in all areas of packaging, from flexibles to closures. As an integral part of its holding company, VAW-Europack, Bolding was assigned the sole ...

PET supplies increasing as markets expand

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May 31, 1996, ... of PET resin in packaging applications is basically due to its strong "replacement value" for glass bottles, aluminum cans, and other flexible films. Its perception as a "green" resin, bolstered by its functional ...

Innovation is a winner in FPA competition

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March 31, 1996, ... drinks. The pouch structure, custom-designed for a new product, is critical to the frozen slushy consistency important to daiquiris and margaritas. The aluminum foil and plastic films combination had ...

The 1996 Metallizing Roundup: Experts Ponder and Predict

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February 29, 1996, ... t of opportunities with substrates that aren't films, such as nonwovens, textile-related, and paper. By taking a broader view, and considering what the properties of aluminum and other metals could do thermal ...

Deciphering the complexities of the core/shaft/unwind relationship.

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January 31, 1996, ... of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or nylon. Metal cores can be either steel or aluminum. "Each of the different materials possesses different problems with the shafts and chucks," says Myer, "with the primary ...

Foil and potatoes can be a dangerous combination

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January 31, 1996, ... potatoes in unperforated aluminum foil at ambient temperatures. It seems that a "reportedly baked" potato wrapped in aluminum foil and held at room temperature for 48 hours was apparently the source ...

Brake and clutches improve to meet industry demands.

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December 31, 1995, ... OH, offers a composite brake made from a patented silicon carbide homogeneous metal matrix aluminum material. Twin Fin president Mike Farinacci reports that the material has the same strength as cast iron ...

KAPCO hits grand slam in pursuing custom markets

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November 30, 1995, ... than pine tar, it works better in the cool weather of a pennant drive, and it's suitable for both wood and aluminum bats. The laboratory then put Joe Carter Enterprises in touch with the Edison Polymer ...

Measurement technique improves metallized PP

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November 30, 1995, ... handled, causing the aluminum coating to wear off at the top. These offending peaks have very small heights. Figure 2 shows one of the most typical defect shapes encountered, which has been dubbed a "sombrero," ...

Islamic marketing opportunities opening up for converters.

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November 30, 1995, ... potential use of an "halal-approved" seal means that aluminum foil is rolled using only synthetic lubricants. Waxes utilized from tallow would be forbidden. No animal glues can be used. All plasticizers ...

Converting capabilities grow in Caribbean nations.

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September 30, 1995, ... and folding cartons for export packaging, are ordered abroad. Three-piece metal cans for fish and fruit juices are made domestically, as are crown caps and toothpaste tubes. Aluminum two-piece cans ...

Czech converter pursues new free-market direction

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August 31, 1995, ... aluminum foil converting plant of Kovohute Bridlicna. With bauxite coming from Russian Siberia, Kovohute rolls, anneals, coats, prints, laminates and embosses foil for a wide variety of industries throughout ...

Growing popularity of PET drives shortage to crisis level

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August 31, 1995, ... packaging has led to widespread demand in all areas of food and drug packaging. There is presently a worldwide shortage of PET resin that is probably just as severe as shortages of cellophane or aluminum ...

EC packaging waste directive drives European legislation.

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July 31, 1995, ... within the spectrum of plastic packaging. Deustche Aluminum Verwertung Recycling GmbH provides an acceptance and recycling guarantee for packaging made of or containing aluminum foil. There are acceptance ...

Reynolds subsidiary in Spain benefits from technology transfer

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May 31, 1995, ... advent of INASA, an aluminum rolling mill. At about the same time, INGOSA was also purchased. Originally called Industrias Gromaroz, the latter began operations in 1926 as the exclusive manufacturing franchise ...

Interest in waste-disposal technologies at all time high

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May 31, 1995, ... in the weight of a two-liter PET soft drink bottle and a 21% reduction in the weight of a 12-ounce aluminum cans since 1980. Americans are now recycling more than 45 million tons of various materials, ...

Book details Japan's packaging industr

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May 31, 1995, ... wrap, household aluminum foil wrap, paper and plastic envelope, plastic closure, plastic shrinkable label, staple, plastic net, steel strapping, steel foil and among others. In contrast to this, the data ...