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Polyester Film Sourcing: Tips to Improve the Bottom Line

(Magazine)

November 30, 2000, ... metallized, laminated, die-cut, or converted in any process. The Checklist Following are the factors to consider when assessing the application before beginning the search for the correct polyester ...

The Case Against Oxidation as a Primary Factor for Bonding Acid Copolymers to Foil

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November 30, 2000, ... into the polymer chain. The effects of stress and orientation identified in these studies of high acid copolymers may also play a secondary role in the adhesion of LDPE and low acid copolymers. In practice, ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

November 29, 2000, ... it on the retail shelf. The canister is formed from web-fed bottom stock and preprinted sidewall blanks on a PMC-1500NR machine from Paper Machinery Corp. (PMC). The sidewall blanks are die-cut from ...

Work Life StyleSurvival Takes Balance

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... spend his time either working or Everest training. Not now. It appeared as if the audience had received his message loud and clear as it rose to give him a standing ovation for sharing his gripping ...

The Formation of ''Microfoam'' in Water-Based Flexo Ink

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October 31, 2000, ... however, are prone to foaming since many of their ingredients can stabilize foam. Water-based flexo inks have come a long way since their introduction in the early 1970s. Press speeds then were about ...

Digital News for the Converting Industry

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October 31, 2000, ... web sites and enables print buyers and suppliers to conduct business on-line. The service can be accessed 24 hr/day, 7 days/week. Industry Studies NPES Study Gauges Digital Impact on Litho Presses ...

Conference Features New Networking Opportunity

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... of audience members contributed to the learning opportunities that were available to everybody. Subjects covered during the primers ranged from "Color and Additives Concentrates: Introduction," by Richard ...

Directory of Pilot Lines/Labs A-L

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October 31, 2000, ... Services: Coating (adhesives,ultraviolet), laminating Substrates: Film, foil, foam, paper, nonwoven, tissue Coating processes: Slot die, spray, roll, pattern coating Coating techniques: Spray Annual ...

Directory of Pilot Lines/Labs M-Z

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October 31, 2000, ... UV Substrates: Film (0.0005 in.+), foam (to 0.250 in.), paper (10-0.140 in.), paperboard (to 30 pt), nonwoven (various) Coating processes: Slot die, roll coating, pattern coating Annual sales: Between ...

International Converting Industry News

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September 30, 2000, ... manager of Elopouch Packaging Systems, "The inner Elopouch preserves the essential properties of the ingredients from impairment caused by light and oxygen. Other enteral nutrition packaging requires retortion, ...

Converting Industry News

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September 30, 2000, News from: Air Products and Chemicals, APC, Ashland Specialty Chemical, BASF, CHA Industries, Chromas, Cham Paper, Coast Controls, Daetwyler, Dienes, Harper Corp., HDFC, MagneTek, Mebane Pkg., National ...

Division Award Winners

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September 30, 2000, ... better economics through reduced waste. A member of TAPPI since 1991, Cloeren is a leading expert in the field of coextrusion and flat die design. Scott Marks of E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co. received ...

A Basic Understanding of Chill Rolls

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September 30, 2000, ... or cooling capabilities of a roll used in extrusion operations—polymer type, maximum extruder output, melt temperature at the die exit, desired temperature off the roll, and specific heat of the polymer. ...

Converting Industry News

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August 31, 2000, ...  Intl. BV sub. has agreed to acquire Neopac A/S, a Danish corrugated operation comprising two plants with a combined annual production capacity of 65,000 tons. Industry Studies Demand for PET Resi ...

More New Products for the Converting Industry

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August 31, 2000, ... four- and five-roll, kiss, wire rod, slot die, and knife coating. Coating Is Resistant to Heat ADMTronics Unlimited Inc., Northvale, NJ; 201/767-6040; admtronics.com Santel HR98 is a complex styrene ...

Converted Flexible Packaging: Trends to Watch

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July 31, 2000, ... government programs (e.g., crop subsidies, school lunches, food stamps); product development efforts; foreign trade; and lifestyle trends. Improvements in food processing and/or preparation technologies ...

Box Plant Rises from the Ashes to New Heights

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May 31, 2000, ... The company decided that is where it would house the replacement equipment--a new press, die-cutter, and folder/gluer--upon its delivery. Using a rental trailer for temporary offices, Sonderen employees ...

When Employees Become Owners... A Happy Ending

(Magazine)

May 31, 2000, ... by Black Clawson, both installed several years ago. The first Black Clawson line was upgraded in the mid-90s with two Cloeren internally deckled multilayer dies and feedblocks. Other upgrades to the line ...

Bagmaking Operation Is There When Customers Call

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April 30, 2000, ... after roll." One of the space-saving features Glenn appreciates is the 90-deg turn in the very short adapter carrying the melt from the 80 mm, 30:1 air-cooled Contracool extruder to the die. This enables ...

Folder/Gluer Broadens Markets for Contract Converter

(Magazine)

March 30, 2000, ... a specialty packaging converter in 1978. That's when the company purchased its first new press, a Consolidated platen die-cutter, and earned a reputation as a finishing house for packaging printers. The ...