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Static Control for Flexographic Printing

(Flexography)

July 05, 2020, ... layer. So, this overcoat is often solvent based so that drying is faster. However, this thick, solvent coating also causes a high solvent vapor concentration exiting the print deck. We can do two things. ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2020, ... to solve. Recent developments in coatings have led to processes that will make a package biodegrade in a landfill, which sounds attractive, but this too is ultimately a complex process. Such landfills ...

Beyond the Roll: Dry Ice Blasting for Maintenance and Cleaning

(Web Handling)

June 24, 2020, ... to remove dried inks and coatings. This article goes “beyond the roll” and discusses the pros and cons of using dry ice for industrial maintenance and cleaning applications addressing common questions ...

Rising to the Challenge

(News | New Products)

June 14, 2020, ... of custom roller cores, high-release coatings and durable coverings utilized in many markets across the U.S., and the world.   While the company doesn’t manufacture essential PPE directly, its roller coatings, ...

Terphane Antifog Films Improve the Appearance & Hygiene of Your Product

(News | New Products)

June 12, 2020, ... equivalent heat sealability to other non-anti fog films while providing high clarity. This is due to its reportedly state-of-the-art coextrusion technology versus traditional post- extrusion chemical coatings ...

Solenis to Expand Production for Next-Generation Color Developer for Thermal Paper

(News | New Products)

June 08, 2020, ... Pergafast 425 provides additional performance capabilities compared to the company’s well-known Pergafast™ 201 color developer. Color developers are used in the formulation of the coating layer in thermal ...

PolyKote Announces New Semi-Stock Offering

(News | New Products)

June 07, 2020, ... be extended, call for up to date times. Polykote formulates and produce custom-designed coated materials utilizing unique adhesives or coatings. For more information, visit https://polykote.com/slit-ship. ...

Rol-Tec Purchases Axis Machine Co.

(News | New Products)

June 03, 2020, ... and the Axis operation will remain in Green Bay. Axis Machine is a high precision grinding company for metal rollers and machine parts used in flexographic printing, paper making, industrial, and coating ...

Evergreen Packaging Releases TruSpec® Coated Inkjet Papers

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2020, ... Inkjet Book with ColorPRO technology performs to the strict set of ColorPRO specifications. This new and improved ColorPRO coating developed by HP helps create a paper that is ideal for running on HP machines ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Launches Lumirror STM Soft-Touch Matte PET Film

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2020, ... transit and when larger packages are stacked in the retail environment. New STM film is inline coated using Toray’s proprietary film and coating technologies, which ensure overall high quality, consistency, ...

Belgian Company Invests for Added Quality, Productivity and Sustainability

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2020, ... of the equipment is required.” CPP is currently using IMPRIMA WA plates that require pretreatment involving a small amount of chemicals – 5 ml/sqm – to make the upper coating soluble. “To eliminate even ...

Addressing Adhesive Build-up on Blades

(Slit)

May 06, 2020, ... felt wick built in to spread a lubricant lightly and evenly on the blade during slitting. Production continues unstopped while the lubricant is applied. Coating on top and bottom blades - For particularly ...

Innovative Polish Company Moves Business Core to Corrugated Digital Printing with EFI Nozomi C18000

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, ... printer to have its output certified for OCC recyclability and repulpability by the Western Michigan University Recycling, Paper and Coating Pilot Plant – a leading certification organization for corrugated ...

FTA Announces Virtual Innovation Central

(News | New Products)

April 29, 2020, ... Than 20 Years of Sustainability,” presented by Shyamal Desai of DuPont Advanced Printing 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: “Sustainable Options for Inks and Coatings for Packaging,” presented by Jim Felsburg of ...

Be Part of the Circular Economy by Opting for Cortec® Recyclable Moisture-Barrier Paper and Linerboard

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2020, ... as polyethylene and wax coatings have historically been used to seal porous paper to create a moisture barrier. When coated this way, the resulting paper product is an environmental problem and cannot ...

BOBST Launches NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR

(News | New Products)

April 27, 2020, ... It can handle reels up to 1.5 tons. Featuring an efficient fume exhaust with double fan, a glass closure of the coating unit and an enclosed washing system, NOVA SX 550 LAMINATOR is equipped with the ...

82 Years Dedicated to Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(News | New Products)

April 27, 2020, As the only solutions provider with all capabilities in-house, American Roller is proud to be a trusted and dependable supplier of custom cores, high-release coatings, and durable coverings. As the ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 54 years

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2020, ... and primers used in laminating or extrusion coating on reverse printed polyesters. Recent studies indicate that corona discharge treatment of the polyester will alter the surface energy of polyesters ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, ... to solve. Recent developments in coatings have led to processes that will make a package biodegrade in a landfill, which sounds attractive, but this too is ultimately a complex process. Such landfills ...

thelmoco, Inc. Experiencing Surging Demand

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2020, ... (PPE) to aid first responders in the fight against COVID-19. An essential business service during this time of crisis, thelamco’s contract coating and laminating solutions provides suppliers and converters ...