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Extrusion Coating the Subject of Upcoming Course

(Coating/Laminating)

May 15, 2012, ...  Raw Materials: Polyethylene; Polypropylene; Adhesive, barrier, and high-temperature resins Substrates: Paper; paperboard; foil; film; nonwovens Processing: Startup and shutdown; solidification and ...

Reducing Sealing Failure

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 09, 2012, ... polyethylene resins are not sufficient to provide the protection needed for a wide variety of packaging applications. Newer metallocene polymers offer good strength properties, but over a narrow temperature ...

NPE Follow Up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

April 30, 2012, ... of PET (polyester) so that the recycled stream has the same physical properties as the virgin material.  The same goes for polyethylene-based waste stream (minus the IV increase step). All in all it ...

New Features for Dynisco Melt Flow Indexer

(Coating/Laminating)

April 15, 2012, The LMI melt flow indexer from Dynisco makes use easier for operators with a digital encoder, new software, and a digital encoder   FRANKLIN, MA | The LMI Series melt flow indexer from Dynisco offers ...

Nippon and Nanobiomatters Launch Composite

(Substrates)

April 06, 2012, ... launched at the recent NPE2012. It is a fully formulated grade based on 29 ethylene content EVOH. The company reports it can offer data showing notable improvement in barrier over conventional EVOH, especially ...

Smokin' Hot Cigarette Cartons Are Top Product of the Year

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2012, ... of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)/metallized BOPP/low-density polyethylene laminate and features a reclosable slider zipper. A special rib construction reinforces the upper seal area, enabling ...

DuPont, Collaborators Save Energy in Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 26, 2012, ... to easily peel off the film without leaving any residue behind. [And], as the Surlyn-based film weighs about one-third less than an alternative polyethylene film, we can summarize by saying that we have ...

On Print | Inkjet and Beyond

(On Print)

February 13, 2012, ... However, UV inks can be printed in similar configurations on the common papers and films, including polyethylene, so they have opened the door to much more of the label industry—they give good color, very ...

Clearwater Adds EarthCoating Resins

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2012, ... is FDA-compliant for direct food contact. “Our agreement with Smart Planet Technologies will enable [us] to offer our customers unique extrusion coatings options that reduce the amount of polyethylene ...

Why do I have these bubbles in my finished product?

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

January 02, 2012, ...  Depending on the polymer, one of two things can happen: either molecular weight will increase, or it will decrease.  ethylene-based polymers tend to crosslink in the presence of free radicals, and thus ...

Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain

(Label/Tape)

November 10, 2011, ... as it does in Canada and Mexico, but in the US, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is much in evidence, with calendered kraft paper also in common use. In Asia and South America, paper remains the preferred ...

Fluid Coating & Extrusion Coating: What Is the Difference?

(Adhesive Coating)

November 03, 2011, ... (EDI). Lamination Lamination of layers may be where we can understand the difference. Let’s say you have a multilayer package with the first substrate of paper, the second polyethylene (PE), and ...

Cortec Corp. Offers Biodegradable Film with Corrosion Inhibitor

(Flexpack News)

October 16, 2011, ... elongation than low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films. It is certified under DIN CERTCO DIN EN 13432 (Europe) and Biodegradable Products Inst. ASTM D6400 (USA). It is heat and water stable and does not ...

PCR Milked for Flex-Pack

(Flexpack)

August 21, 2011, ... [polyethylene] products without any sacrifice of quality. The economics looked good as well.” Acting Today for Tomorrow In April, Hood launched its new line of PCR-content flexible packaging called ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) laminated to bulk and sealant layers and also can include foil or other barrier layers. At least one brand, St. Charles, MO-based Royal Canin, packs ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... of a barrier layer of DuraTech nylon and an inner, product-contact layer of Scholle's FlexiTuff, a linear-low density polyethylene film. Oil is dispensed from the box, either using a pump system or gravity, ...

Flexographic Printing: A Push for Growth

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... newly expanded 120,000-sq-ft facility in Clinton, MO. This investment has allowed the company to expand its reach and serve more end-users of high quality low density polyethylene (LDPE), oriented polypropylene ...

Web Lines: Is Wound Roll Pressure Greater Than Tire Pressure?

(Tension)

June 30, 2011, ... isn't true. Radial compression lowers tension in the roll, and pressures do not build up to ocean depth levels. Stretchy films, like polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) can get up to 1,000 psi in ...

Holographic Technology: Pattern Pressing

(Print)

June 30, 2011, ... embossing that produces a high quality seamless polyethylene terephthalate (PET) holographic lamination film at a rate that makes it cost effective for a broad range of tobacco, drink, medical, and cosmetic ...

Europe Faces Plastic Bag Bans

(Yo's Yarns)

June 21, 2011, ... knowledge of the EU commission is insufficient. Plastic carrier bags commonly consist of high quality, pure polyethylene, a plastic than can be recycled very well. Therefore, the polyethylene bag is not ...