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Popcorn packaging leads converter down new paths.

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, ... such as the chemically treated polyester susceptor films from Himac. I feel that few US metallizers can control optical density so well and, at the same time, give us the benefit of being able to lower ...

Label converter controls quality from the inside out

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August 31, 1996, ... t all our presses and create our own inks in-house to achieve color, density, tack, gloss, dot gain, and abrasion-resistance characteristics that yield optimum and consistent results on our presses," Keen ...

Gauging system lights the way

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... through the material to be measured. The radiation level weakens as a function of the volume of coated film through which it passes. Given constant material density, these readings become a highly reliable ...

Coextrusion: making the equipment fit the need

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June 30, 1996, ... LLDPE [linear low-density polyethylene]." "The strength and clarity properties of metallocenes will enable manufacturers to make products thinner, stronger, and with better optical properties than was ...

Advances in prepress are making heads spin.

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May 31, 1996, ... setup for highlight and shadow density. One Step Further Gerber Systems has introduced the Crescent 42T thermal platesetter that takes computer-to-plate one step further by eliminating the need for ...

Paper characteristics: starting the job right

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April 30, 1996, ... paper property that has a significant effect on ink gloss is the gloss of the paper itself. Ink density is a measure of the percent of pigment that is contained in an ink film. This pigment loading accounts ...

AIMCAL Selects Seven for Annual Honors

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March 31, 1996, ... and extrusion laminated via a 7# low-density polyethylene to 60-ga Torayfan PC-1 metallized, biaxially oriented polypropylene. The BOPP layer is extrusion laminated via a 7# LDPE to 1.25-mil Sigma film. ...

Water-based adhesives meet just-in-time demands.

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March 31, 1996, ... Examples of such laminations include polyester to low-density polyethylene or oriented polypropylene to LDPE. The use of a crosslinker will aid in the prevention of tunneling. However, for high-performance ...

Independent Packaging: the "restart" of something grea

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March 31, 1996, ... is running three shifts and producing nearly 1 billion pieces of flexible packaging. They process low-density, high-pressure polyethelene film in thicknesses from .75 to 2 mils. Soon the company will be ...

Innovation is a winner in FPA competition

(Magazine)

March 31, 1996, ... and a linear low-density polyethylene sealant. The construction creates protection with less packaging than the canister alternative. Polyvinylidene chloride and ethylene vinyl alcohol oxygen barrier layers ...

Fresh produce offers converters opportunities for healthy sales

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December 31, 1995, ... NY, converter that enjoys most of Dole's business. Packaging Strategies (Sept. 15, 1995) estimates that this market consumes $80 million of flexible packaging materials, including low-density polyethylene ...

Bagmaking operation refuses to stand still

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September 30, 1995, ... by Zeneca and Sun Chemical. Corona treaters are from Enercon and Pillar. Most of the bags produced at Shields are low-density polyethylene, but the lines also run high-density PE, barrier and slip materials ...

Bagmakers add a strong link to quality chain

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July 31, 1995, ... operation. This includes producing our own low-, medium- and high-density polyethylene film." Ron Markham, vice president and technical director, explains that the company tried film from outside suppliers ...

UK packaging markets expected to show growth in plastics, paper

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July 31, 1995, ... terephthalate is forecast to exhibit the fastest growth patterns, followed by high-density polyethylene. Polystyrene, including expanded PS and polyvinyl chloride, is particularly vulnerable. The apparent ...

Converter combines profit with environmental concern

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May 31, 1995, ... the optimum watt density for each material. Dyne levels were also checked before and after treating. Edwards noticed a difference; treating caused the ink to flow out better and gave the ink time to ...

Reynolds subsidiary in Spain benefits from technology transfer

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May 31, 1995, ...  The Eco Pack, a flexible paper/low-density polyethylene bag used throughout Europe is also produced by Grafiba. The material is supplied to Hackmann, Germany, for overall European distribution. It' ...

Book details Japan's packaging industr

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May 31, 1995, ... through the use of its own orientation technology. Material composition is nylon/ethylene-vinyl alcohol/linear low-density polyethylene for nylon, polypropylene/ethylene-vinyl alcohol/polypropylene ...

Costa Rican converter expands Latin market

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April 30, 1995, ... flex-pack converter in Central America. Empaques Universal is presently a two-plant operation. In Costa Rica, there are 17 Gloucester Engineering, Alpine and Polystems extruders producing low-density ...

Consortium proves quality growth of flexo printing

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April 30, 1995, ... density without affecting coating weight. Halftones quality was better as well, with lower dot gain, better contrast and broader tonal range. Solid density in halftone images was higher. [] Anilox rolls: ...

Quick changeovers, quality top bagmaking demands.

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March 31, 1995, ...  Ten years ago, nobody dared to slit seal high-density film under 200 fpm, now it's up to an excess of 300 fpm as well as improvements in film compositions." According to GN Packaging's Gould, "Over th ...