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AIMCAL Calls for R2R Papers

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2018, ... coating processes Machine and equipment accessories upgrade cost/benefit Advances in substrate technology Advances in process control and measurement Patterning and edging of vacuum coated films ...

Toray Issues Third Generation of BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

February 04, 2018, ...  Williamson notes that the CB3 films are also an excellent alternative to acrylic-coated and AlOx-coated films, EVOH sealant web films, and metallized BOPP films. They run on VFFS and HFFS equipment. ...

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 ...

Scodix Wins PIA Award

(News | New Products)

August 12, 2017, ... a wide range of hot and cold industry standard foil films, coupled with a variety of substrates, including offset, digital, plastics, laminated/non-laminated, and coated or uncoated applications for labels, ...

AIMCAL Awards | Film's Sharkskin-Like Properties Control Bacteri

(Coating/Laminating)

April 06, 2017, ... of Paper, Film & Foil Converter and long-time champion of the competition who died in 1997) as part of the Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) Web Coated Product Competition. The ...

Walki Reports Biodegradable Mulching Paper

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2017, ... simply dissolves into the soil. It also reduces the need for the chemicals used to control weed growth.” The product is made from kraft paper that is coated with a biodegradable coating layer, which ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Pressure-Sensitive Tape

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2017, ... film tape. In application, the adhesive film bonds to the two substrates. The adhesive is coated to a liner and then a second liner is laminated to the adhesive to create the tape product. The liner can ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... or laminated to other films, if desired. Products include General Purpose coated polyester for seals to CPET, OPS, and HIPS; Dual Ovenable Coated polyester for APET, RPET ready meal, and paperboard trays; ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... includes control, trim intakes, duct, fan, silencers, cutters, and dust filter all housed in a powder coated steel cabinet. The air/material separator is a separate unit to allow the most flexibility for ...

Toray Selected for HP Indigo Pack Ready Program

(Flexpack)

August 07, 2016, ... program as a single-source provider able to offer North American converters and printers the OPP, PET, extrusion-coated OPP and PET, metallized, barrier, and sealant print-web film technologies that meet ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, ... for fresh produce (LDPE), HDPE) Carton liners (LLDPE) Polypropylene (PP) Moisture barrier To provide mechanical strength Can be coated with heat seal coatings (PVDC, acrylate) Can ...

Toray BOPP Used for PVdC-Free Lamination

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2016, ... barrier film containing PVdC. "Though PVdC-coated OPP film keeps bakery and snack foods fresh and gives consumers a window to the product inside the package, the film has several drawbacks. It yellows as ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... alternative to print on a range of substrates such as flossy and coated paper, plastics, foils, pharmaceutical applications, and packaging. Also launching inkjet systems. The Amica LR54 is a new roll-to-roll ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... Web-Coated Product of the Year Award, named in honor of the late Peter Rigney, former publisher of Paper, Film and Foil Converter and long-time champion of the competition, who passed away in 1997. Unifoil ...

API Foils Offers Enhanced Hot-Stamping Product Line

(Flexpack)

January 17, 2016, ... adhesion over a wide range of substrates, wide-ranging area capability on coated stock, and over-printability when used in conjunction with ink systems designed for plastic adhesion. "With roots going ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2015

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2015, ... integrity, and an easy peel. They are available in clear, white, and metallized formats.     Innovia Propafilm RCU Acrylic Coated BOPP Film Innovia Films, Cumbria, UK, launched Propafilm RCU, its ...

API Foils Launches Hot-Stamping Metallic Foil

(Materials)

October 17, 2015, The MV-Plus Series, suited for coated and uncoated substrates, is said to provide brightness, heat resistance, and good adhesion LAWRENCE, KS | API Foils announces the North American release of the ...

Foil Substrates: Handling, Web Control & Substrate Interaction

(Coating/Laminating)

September 21, 2015, ... as you move towards water-based fluid coating. Solvent-based fluid coating can typically attack the foil substrate surface better to form a coated product. In addition to wetting of the substrate, spreading ...

Atlas Converting Equipment Installs Slitter in Portugal

(News | New Products)

September 18, 2015, ... new CPP film line. Together with our new vacuum metallizing line in Arcos, we are now able to develop new industrial applications and to further extend our already wide range of vacuum coated substrates.” ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2015 Grows To Eight Halls

(Trends/Management)

August 18, 2015, ... hot melt additives and mineral oils migrating through the label and affecting the visual impact. The white opaque film enables a high yield due to the cavitation process and is coated to allow exceptional ...