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Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, ...  Beyond increasing surface energy and promoting powerful adhesion, atmospheric plasma will clean surfaces to remove contamination and physically etch surfaces aiding in bonding.  LinearPlasma can be ...

Corona or Plasma – Which is Best for Your Process?

(Surface Prep)

March 13, 2022, ... substrate. So, how do we improve adhesion? The answer is by modifying the surface layer of the substrate to allow the liquid to bond. Take PE for example – it’s popular as a packaging material but ...

How tesa’s Single-use Tape Offerings Can Improve Printing Operations

(Coating/Laminating)

February 20, 2022, ... adhesive packages bond to sleeves, cylinders, and plates as securely as possible during printing, eliminating edge lift and air bubbles. And, when the job is done, tesa® Softprint removes easily. Since ...

The Relationship of Surface Characteristics and Successful Corona Treatment

(Surface Prep)

January 16, 2022, ... surface bonding characteristics of various materials. Understanding Surface Energy Corona treatment introduces polar functional groups such as hydroxyl, carbonyl and carboxylic groups onto the film ...

Leadership in Converting through Static Control Solutions

(Surface Prep)

January 13, 2022, ... effective method of temporary adhesion and pinning through the bonding force of static electricity. Passive Static Eliminators — led by our low cost, effective anti-static tinsel, and outstanding line ...

Two Decades of Innovation

(Coating/Laminating)

January 11, 2022, ... JemmStatTM Anti-Static Roller Coverings and JemmSilTM Release Roller Coverings. These unique, rubber sleeves have replaced traditional bonded coverings and have changed the roller covering environment ...

QC Electronics, Inc. – Corona Treatment Specialists

(Corona, Flame, Plasma)

January 11, 2022, ... to inks, glues, and coatings. The process is most widely known for its ability to improve the surface bonding characteristics of various materials. Leaders In Reliability QC Electronics, Inc. ...

Rust to Tech, Part II

(Coating/Laminating)

December 19, 2021, ... touts its 3-D modeling for unwinds-rewinds-slitters while integrating ultrasonics, glue dispensing and thermal bonding. Bringing new technologies to converting, even when retrofitting equipment are companies ...

Rust to Tech, Part II

(Converting Perspectives)

November 28, 2021, ... touts its 3-D modeling for unwinds-rewinds-slitters while integrating ultrasonics, glue dispensing and thermal bonding. Bringing new technologies to converting, even when retrofitting equipment are companies ...

Expansions and New Markets for Nonwovens

(Nonwovens)

November 28, 2021, ... supply chain after COVID 19 disruptions? Kalil: It depends upon the nonwoven material producer, not only in the type of material—as there are four forming methods, multiple bonding methods, and dozens ...

A Guide to Selecting the Optimal Water-Based Primer for Extrusion Coating and Extrusion Lamination Applications

(Surface Prep)

November 28, 2021, When trying to manufacture structures with multiple layers, a chemical primer is usually needed to improve bonds between a substrate and a coating By Jessi Spadaccino, communications manager at Mica ...

Q&A Know Your Films!

(Surface Prep)

November 21, 2021, ... Test that assesses whether the laminate bonding is good or bad.  It measures the force required to tear the product apart and details any issues involved. NC: How would you summarise your message to ...

Avery Dennison TC-2000 Film Topcoat Enables Bolder Brand Graphics While Reducing Complexity for Converters

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2021, ... margins by eliminating the need to corona treat or prime in UV print platforms. It creates an extremely strong bond between ink and film, allowing heavier inks to be laid down to achieve sharp images and ...

Looking for Custom Converting Solutions?

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 10, 2021, ... Usual materials include: glass beaded fabrics, films, abrasive films, non-woven bonded and textiles. They also produce magnetic and foam tapes; metal screening; and rubber. Products are materials warehoused, ...

Flex Films to Launch Metallic Polyester Ultra-High Barrier Film ‘F-UHB-M’ for Aluminum Foil Replacement

(Coating/Laminating)

September 26, 2021, ... than aluminum foils, making it less susceptible to gases and water vapor leakages. Besides superior barrier performance and bond strength, F-UHB-M reportedly offers multiple benefits for customers ranging ...

Choosing Right: Laser Die Cutting Vs. Rotary Die Cutting

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2021, ...  Thin foil, metal Ablation of metals bonded to polyester or similar substrates Abrasives, adhesives, fabric, paper, plastic, rubber, textiles What is rotary die cutting? Rotary die cutting involves ...

UFLEX Unveils Breakthrough Set of Products & Solutions

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2021, ... demand; Water-based adhesives with numerous features for high-speed mono carton making machines: Water-based synthetic adhesive technology FLEXBOND SF WET LAM–1178, another new launch by in this ...

Lohmann Corporation Expands Their Range of Reactive Chemistry Products

(News | New Products)

August 25, 2021, ... pressure sensitive (PSA) tapes and liquid adhesives.  “UV-LUX streamlines production while adding both strength and pliability to semi-structural bonds. It’s tacky at room temperature and bonds quickly ...

Best Practices: Corona Treating Pretreated Films Prior to Converting

(Flexpack)

August 01, 2021, ... Unless your operation has ultimate control over the initial treatment levels, storage conditions, timely supply and use of the film, it will not be practical to expect successful bonding with inks, laminates ...

3DT: Trailblazing Surface Treatment Company Celebrates 30 Years

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2021, ... surface tension and bonding on 3D parts. The drawbacks of these methods were huge, including contributing to health and environmental hazards, and were costly. As a result, 3DT’s new, safe, quick, less ...