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Coating | The Movement Toward Thinner Films and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2012, ... layers with individual attributes are combined to make a higher-performing film—a thin layer on one side of the film is used to provide a barrier to oxygen and moisture and protect the product, while another ...

Barrier Coating Launched by NanoPack

(Coating/Laminating)

March 06, 2012, Bairicade XT barrier coatings for films used in food packaging offers advantages in printing and sustainability   WAYNE, PA | NanoPack, a developer of proprietary barrier coatings for films used ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ... provides an SiOx (silicon oxide) coating that offers the conditions for a high-barrier layer against moisture, gas, and aromas. In this way, food products can be kept fresh for a longer period. Why Do ...

Bio Barrier

(Flexpack)

August 31, 2010, Cadbury Uses Innovia Films Metallized NatureFlex NM To Provide High Barrier That’s Biodegradable for Flake Milk Chocolate Cadbury is using NatureFlex NM from UK-based Innovia Films for its Flake brand ...

Study Looks at Inks, Coatings, Additives

(News Clips Archive)

February 28, 2010, ...  Plastic represents the largest and fastest growing category of packaging substrates using inks, coatings, and additives. Coatings and additives are expected to benefit from increasing barrier requirements, ...

US Packaging Inks, Coatings & Additives Demand to Reach $3 billion in 2013

(News | New Products)

February 17, 2010, ... such as paper and paperboard, metal, and glass. Coatings and additives will benefit from increasing barrier requirements as plastic packaging is developed for a widening array of applications. The growing ...

Interfilm Signs Distributor Agreement for Coated Barrier Films

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2009, ... national value-added distributor of thin-gauge plastic films, has signed a distributor agreement with NanoPack Inc. of Wayne, PA. NanoPack has developed proprietary barrier coatings that substantially ...

Barrier Wanted

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2008, ... for barrier and adhesion performance, as well as cost reductions. Old and obsolete vacuum coaters, particularly in North America and Europe, are being replaced. Today, wide-width coaters in excess of ...

Functional Coatings Innovation from DSM

(Flexpack)

November 08, 2007, Stamicarbon BV (DSM Licensing Center) has launched Symphase Technology, an patented process for the creation of transparent oxygen barrier layers based on the vapor depostion of melamine. This technology ...

Barrier Coating Symposium Call for Papers

(Archive)

April 02, 2006, Western Michigan University will host its 4th Barrier Coating Symposium Oct. 10-11, 2006, in Kalamazoo, MI. The design committee currently is seeking papers and presentations. PRESS RELEASE KALAMAZOO, ...

New Clear Barrier Film Resin Technology Replaces Coated Films

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... Light-, oxygen-, and moisture-barrier properties, puncture and oil resistance, sealant performance, and machinability are important packaging requirements that must be evaluated. Aesthetic appeal and, ...

Breakin' Bounds in Barrier Films

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, According to research firm Kline and Company's comprehensive report, High-Performance Barrier Packaging Films 2004: Business Analysis and Opportunities New materials, including new barrier films, can be ...

Adhesion of Coatings to Aluminum Foil

(The Place)

August 31, 2003, ... in the case of adhesion failure. This is not a hopeless case because such specific migration problems can be overcome by choosing the most appropriate coating resin. Improvements to the fat barrier ...

In Flexible Packaging, Barriers Are No Obstacles to Success

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2002, Success in business usually comes from finding ways to overcome barriers. But in the flexible packaging business, success is all about barriers, and in some cases, the higher the barrier, the better. Success ...

Polymers / Laminations / Adhesives / Coatings / Extrusions

(Magazine)

October 31, 2001, ... Processing” by Mark Brown, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., “Employing Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers In Modified Atmosphere Packaging” by Roland M. Planeta, Barrier Films Corp., “Fundamentals Of Styrene-Butadiene ...

TAPPI Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Div. Awards 2002 Klucken Scholarship

(Magazine)

August 31, 2001, ... working as a graduate research assistant at Clemson University's NSF Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films. She has conducted research in the area of multi-layered, laminated barrier films. Her ...

Polymers/Laminations/Adhesives/Coatings/Extrusions

(Magazine)

July 31, 2001, ... few because the market has shifted toward film technologies for barrier applications. The second general family of hot melts for roll application includes the materials commonly used for pressure sensitive ...

Polymers/Laminations/Adhesives/Coatings/Extrusions

(Magazine)

June 30, 2001, ... Chungfang Yang, won the Best Paper Award at the Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Conference in 2000 for his presentation on “Reactive Barrier Films.” Besides being Distinguished Institute Professor at ...

Antimicrobial Additives and Coatings for Food Packaging

(Magazine)

May 31, 2001, ... provide greater shelf life for packaging. Providing physical protection as well as moisture and oxygen barrier is a given. With today's quality demands, that may not be enough. Packaging engineers are ...

Barrier Layer Protects CDs from Skips and Scratches

(Magazine)

July 31, 2000, ... Under normal handling and storage circumstances, CDfender reportedly will adhere to a CD-ROM, game CD, or music CD and will provide that disc with a protective barrier against minor damage that might affect ...