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the PLACE

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November 30, 2006, ... replaced an unclaimed random copolymer PP layer in a seven-layer, 5 mil thick, high barrier, high stiffness pouch construction of PP/tie resin/Nylon 6/EVOH/Nylon 6/tie resin/PP. Adding a clarifier decreased ...

Why Flex-Pack Keeps Growing

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2006, ... markets are working diligently on enhancements in films, resins, adhesives, coatings, and inks. Examples include the improved clarity, barrier properties, and strength of currently available films compared ...

Harder Than Chrome

(Archive)

October 11, 2006, ... suitable for chilled rollers where the coolant temperature cannot be lowered easily. Since many rollers operate partly or fully submerged in strong solutions of acids or caustics, a corrosion barrier ...

Converting Industry News

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September 17, 2006, ... is a Media Partner of the event, which is organized into three emerging areas: Barrier Technologies, BioTechnology, and Intelligent Packaging. The symposium will begin with a presentation by consultant ...

The Place

(The Place)

August 31, 2006, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Barrier Testing And Comparison In Pouch Packaging Structures by Bill Minnich, AET Films APPLICATION: Metallized OPP structures can provide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Barrier Testing And Comparison ...

the PLACE

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July 31, 2006, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A New Family of sHDPE Polymers For Enhanced Moisture Barrier Performanceby Norman Aubee, Patrick Lam, and Sarah Marshall, NOVA Chemicals EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A New Family of sHDPE Polymers ...

LabelExpo

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July 31, 2006, ... (AVT); #3127; www.avt-inc.com AET Films; #1029; www.aetfilms.com Aetek UV Systems; #3712 Aigner Index; #3345 Air Products Polymers; #3138; www.airproducts.com/barriers2 Airtrim; #6406  ...

Klockner Displays New Packaging Materials

(Archive)

July 03, 2006, ... of friction) as compared to standard PVdC coated film. Available in two- or three-layer structures for medium- to high-moisture barrier, the films also are said to have better thermoforming properties. ...

Films Face Off

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June 29, 2006, What factors should you consider when choosing packaging films? Learn how OPET, OPP, and OPA compare in terms of downgauging, barrier, and density. Packaging Films When selecting a packaging film, converters ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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May 30, 2006, Effects of machine direction orientation on the moisture and oxygen barrier properties of HMW-PE films, novel high performance collation shrink film, choosing the right cure mechanism for UV curable laminating ...

Pouch Power

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2006, ... The end result is an adhesive lamination that is (outer to inner layer) reverse printed, high-barrier polyester/oriented nylon/polypropylene. “Ampac’s technical expertise and manufacturing capability ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

April 29, 2006, Influence of electron beam on some polymeric substrates used in flexible packaging; polymer processing additives and melt fracture in blown film, die geomotry considerations; adding oxygen barrier to laminating ...

Ready to Roll

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April 29, 2006, ... and wound dressings due to its ability to be sterilized using ETO or gamma methods prior to use, as well as to provide maximum comfort and a complete viral barrier during use. Available in thicknesses ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

March 30, 2006, ... film barrier properties, increase modulus, increase heat distortion temperature, and improve flame retardancy. Good dispersion of nanoclays in the polymer matrix and a strong interface between the two ...

Metallizing Makeover

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March 30, 2006, ... SiOx (silicon oxide) coated PET film. With the growing interest in transparent microwavable retort pouches, Ceramis is on the fast track in the clear barrier category. A recent example of the film’s ...

Cut With Glass

(Magazine)

February 27, 2006, ... films are valued for their moisture barrier properties and are formed with a nonpolar surface. Polyolefins are wax-like materials with no oxygen or polar species in the polymer. While the wax-like ...

2004 RFID What's New

(Archive)

February 26, 2006, ... start-up venture Sandtracker claims to have cracked the 5-cent-per-tag barrier for RFID with a radically different technology that "doesn't need silicon in quite the same way other tags do," according to ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

January 30, 2006, Advantages in melt fracture elimination technology; high barrier advancements in metallized films; comparison of corona and flame treatement of polymer film, foil, and paperboard; and the latest UV/EB ...

The Future of Metallizing

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January 30, 2006, ... for replacing waxed paper and polyethylene, while metallized films also are increasingly popular for snack food packaging. Clear oxide barrier coatings are opening new markets, as are product security ...

Paper's Prospect

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January 30, 2006, ... of sachet and bag packs for pet foods and sauces. Underscoring these developments is the current interest in alternative barrier coatings and materials, especially those providing environmental advantages. ...