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Phoseon Shines a Light on the Bright Future for UV LED Curing at RadTech’s Big Ideas Conference 2023

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2023, ... chemistry suppliers are essential to choosing an LED curing solution designed to meet your needs. FireJet™ ONE UV LED Light Source When investing in a new technology, there can be a steep learning ...

Recycled and Recyclable: The Woven Plastic Bag of the Future

(Bag Pouch)

February 05, 2023, ... 50 percent of plastic packaging by 2025; and to include an average of 30 percent recycled or responsibly-sourced bio-based content by 2025.10 The American Chemistry Council (ACC), too, proposed an ...

Nordmeccanica, a story of instinct, innovation and growth

(Coating/Laminating)

January 23, 2023, ... around them. The partnership with industry leaders in chemistry and electronics has helped the evolution of the product line. The current example is the participation of Nordmeccanica into the 3 largest ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... UV formulated chemistry. As a result, 172 nm excimer lamps must always be integrated in combination with mercury or LED systems to achieve full depth of cure. Because the surface is crosslinked separately ...

Third-Party Certifications Can Validate Sustainability Claims

(Bag Pouch)

July 10, 2022, ... material driving the American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division decision with a goal for 100 percent of plastics to be “recyclable or recoverable” by 2040. Low volume or complex products, such as ...

There’s More than One Way to Treat a Film

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June 26, 2022, ...  Atmospheric plasma treaters use gases other than air and can produce many types of surface chemistry (e.g., nitrogen groups) as well as the oxygen containing groups generated by corona [US Patent 3,274,091 ...

Roller Solutions Uncovered

(News | New Products)

April 07, 2022, Cleaning a roller’s working surface is a critical aspect of regular machine hygiene but specifics of cleaning chemistry and methods are rarely reviewed and revised. By William Bradley, American Roller ...

The Fundamentals of Adhesive Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2022, ... human skin or many others. The make-up of these surfaces must be taken into consideration when selecting/developing the right chemistry. Environmental conditions like extreme temperatures, moisture, ...

Corona or Plasma – Which is Best for Your Process?

(Surface Prep)

March 13, 2022, ... Amide and Imide, which allows us to control the chemistry of Plasma treatment. Using different gases in different dosages we can fine tune the surface treatment to match the substrate to its exact intended ...

Introducing TAPPI’s Newest Directors

(News | New Products)

February 09, 2022, ... Anker, Ph.D. - Anker is currently the Director of Commercial Operations for Solenis. His credits include: BS in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics at Washington and Lee University; Ph.D. in Chemistry at ...

Thermal Transfer Core Design and Performance in Today’s Markets

(Web Handling)

January 23, 2022, ... or prepare it for the next treatment, including lamination or coating. When heating the roller surface, this creates a condition for the web substrate to accept chemistry, change physical elasticity or ...

Kemira Introduces Advanced Polymer Technology to Solve Stickies Challenges in Recycled Paper and Board

(News | New Products)

October 26, 2021, ... chemistry expertise. By combining the high-performing polymer products with our advanced chemical injection technologies and digital solutions for monitoring hydrophobic particles and process performance ...

A Surge in Demand for Antimicrobial Protection

(Coatings)

June 27, 2021, ... films for enhanced surface cleanliness and defense against product-damaging microbes. Built-in antimicrobial technology, such as zinc pyrithione, lives within the chemistry of films so is always active ...

The Value of Specialised Experience

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2021, ... gave me a Chemistry Set for Christmas when I was 12 years old – and I was hooked on science from that moment on.  I even set up my own laboratory to test chemical reactions – parents would be scared stiff ...

Avery Dennison Acquires ACPO Ltd.

(News | New Products)

January 04, 2021, ... with their expertise in adhesives, base labels, and surface chemistry, will dramatically accelerate innovation of ACPO products.” Larick will play a key role during the transition and will stay with Esperia ...

Static Control for Corona Treaters

(Static-Beat)

December 02, 2020, ... before coating improves wettability and increases adhesion. The corona treater in Figure 1 is a chemical reactor that uses an electrical discharge to modify the chemistry of the treated surface. Treaters ...

AIMCAL Hall of Honor Inducts First Five Members

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October 19, 2020, ... from Tufts University (Medford, MA) and a doctorate in Physical Chemistry from the University of Delaware (Newark, DE). Dr. Edward D. Cohen Chuck Larsen, AIMCAL President 1995-1996 Chuck Larsen, ...

Eaglewood Technologies Offers Anilox Solutions

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2020, ... is an innovative system engineered for simple operation. The Sanilox System reportedly cleans any adhesive, ink, coating, varnish or glue chemistry. Eaglewood Technologies also offers the award winning ...

Polyonics Celebrates 25th Anniversary and History of Strong Market Leadership

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July 08, 2020, ... processes. A quarter of a century later, Polyonics is a leading specialty chemistry and coating expert for label, tag and tape converters, specialty die cutters, OEM designers and specification engineers. ...

New H.B. Fuller Flexible Packaging Adhesive Helps Converters Meet Paa Guidelines Faster and Enhance the Food Safety System

(News | New Products)

June 28, 2020, ... of interest to all converters looking for a universal system that promotes faster food safety.” said Grant Humbert, flexible packaging research scientist at H.B. Fuller. “The product’s chemistry allows ...