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How a Full Lineup of Coatings Can Transform Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2023, ... are composed of multiple layers of various polymers, which provide superior performance as barriers to oxygen and other gases, as well as moisture that could otherwise cause spoilage and reduce freshness ...

The Role of Corona in Flexible Packaging Lamination Requires an Understanding of Filmic Substrates

(Surface Prep)

January 29, 2023, ... rigidity and strength for high-quality printing or stiffness for good barrier properties to keep aroma in, but water vapor, oxygen and light out. Ensuring that all these layers ‘stick’ together securely ...

Sun Chemical to Highlight the “Power of Sustainable Packaging” at PACK EXPO International 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... Shelf Life and Make Packaging Pop Sun Chemical booth visitors will also learn about a variety of coatings that can enhance their packaging. In addition, SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier coatings can ...

FLEXcon Expands Eco-Friendly Packaging Product Line

(News | New Products)

August 22, 2021, ... In undecorated form, both products meet or exceed the Association of Plastic Recycler’s HDPE-CG-01, Critical Guidance Protocol for HDPE colored or natural bottles with resin additives, barriers, layers, ...

Best Practices: Corona Treating Pretreated Films Prior to Converting

(Flexpack)

August 01, 2021, ... are needed in the film’s ultimate use, such as flexible packaging applications. In either case, these additives will ultimately migrate to the film’s surface and create a barrier to successful adhesion. ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... consistency. With the introduction of UV inks specifically formulated for the ease of glass decoration, some brand owners have begun turning to glass packaging. Glass is a rigid barrier that avoids the ...

Narrow Web Twists and Turns

(Web Handling)

January 29, 2020, ... of sample pouches, and label replacement films (an increasingly important area of growth) are thin filmic or combo laminate structures that are engineered to provide specific degrees of barrier resistance ...

RadTech Reports Technology Accelerator

(News | New Products)

December 13, 2017, RadLaunch will support startups and small businesses that feature UV and EB technology by helping remove barriers to innovation CHEVY CHASE, MD | RadTech, the Association for UV & EB Technology, announces ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention of converters in our annual roundup of new products. Coated films that can replace foil as a barrier layer caught the attention ...

Ampacet Announces Synthetic Tissue

(Flexpack)

November 05, 2017, ... synthetic tissue that looks, feels, and tears like paper with the added benefits of moisture resistance, excellent barrier properties, and processing ease. A natural extension to company’s SynWrap synthetic ...

Dow Binders Offer Oil and Grease Resistance

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2017, ... RHOBARR Binders, said to strengthen oil and grease resistance (OGR) barrier coatings to help paper-based packaging withstand oil and water. The new FDA and BfR food contact compliant binders are said to ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... costly barrier materials, such as Nylon, EVOH, or PVDC simultaneously with other polymers such as PE, PP, or Ionomer.     Foster On-A-Roll Lifter Jumbo The On-A-Roll Lifter Jumbo is one of the ...

INEOS & MSM Poly Announce MOU for Barex Production Support

(Coating/Laminating)

July 18, 2016, INEOS' planned sale of Barex IP to MSM Poly in a Memorandum of Understanding means good news for the high barrier industry Rolle, Switzerland | INEOS Barex AG, INEOS Barex USA LLC, and MSM Poly LLC ...

Ampacet Reports Alternative to Paper

(Flexpack)

May 14, 2016, ... benefits of strength and moisture barrier properties. “Paper 2.0 imparts the hand-crafted look of paper combined with various textural options, and all with the multi-faceted functionality of flexible ...

Toray BOPP Used for PVdC-Free Lamination

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2016, Torayfan CBS2 BOPP film is said to provide a high-performance, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional transparent barrier film NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) and Packaging ...

Uflex Anti-Slip Bag for Rice Earns Award from AIMCAL

(Bag Pouch)

April 12, 2016, ... barrier properties remain unaffected and there is no development of micro-pores that allow mites or micro-organisms to enter the package. The micro-embossing delivers the anti-slip property by imparting ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... barrier properties and resistance to abrasion and moisture, and does not affect recyclability. Enhanced stiffness and tube-to-tube consistency boost filling efficiency up to 15%. For converter Viva Healthcare ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2015 Grows To Eight Halls

(Trends/Management)

August 18, 2015, ...  Jindal Films (4B58) is featuring a breakthrough OPP film facestock, Label-Lyte LH344, for pressure-sensitive labels used with hot melt adhesive applications. It includes an effective barrier that prevents ...

Cortec Offers Fire-Retardant Shrink Film

(Materials)

January 19, 2015, ... the new film receive continuous multimetal, contact-, barrier and vapor-phase protection against salt air and humid environments, moisture, aggressive industrial atmospheres, and dissimilar metal corrosion. ...

Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, ... heat seal strength, hot tack, barrier properties, color, odor, taste and a whole host of other problems ensure.  30 RPM MINIMUM at all times except in emergencies!!! Once this step has been achieved, ...