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Looking Behind the Curtain of Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

May 29, 2015, Economies of scale occur when a coated product is manufactured wide, fast and in one pass.  To obtain economies of scale, curtain coating is one method to consider. If you'd like to hear from Mark ...

University of Minnesota Offers Coating Course

(Coating/Laminating)

April 05, 2015, ... are engaged in coating and who seek a deeper understanding of processes and processing problems. It is also said to be relevant to physical scientists concerned with the formulation of coating liquids ...

Coating Matters | Pump Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

January 12, 2015, ... the fluid delivery system and the capabilities provided by the pump technology. There are reasons to consider all types of pumps for given coating applications, and I would make sure to consider (and evaluate) ...

Stepwise Process Fluid Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

November 17, 2014, ... reasons for retraction include electrostatic forces, evaporation, capillary driven flow or surface tension gradients. To measure the effect of the coating on the substrate prior to production, the contact ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

September 22, 2014, ... border to reduce the chance of a short circuit in the final construction. What this experiment was designed to evaluate are the limits of the coating width and spacing allowable with slot die coating technology. ...

Slot Die Coating Technology

(Mark's Coating Matters)

July 16, 2014, ... accurately and precisely positions the slot die relative to the back-up roll or substrate. For elevated temperature applications, dies are designed with multiple heating zones for optimum heat control. ...

Coating Tech Institute Offers Slot Die Coating Course

(Coating/Laminating)

March 25, 2014, ... course featuring both classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations and trials. The course is designed to elevate industry beginners to intermediate levels of practical technical knowledge and skill ...

Coating Matters | Under Pressure: The Damage Stress Can Do in Fluid Coating

(Coating Matters)

March 24, 2014, ... the solvent, stress free. When the curing system starts to remove the solvent, you start to look for something to hang onto so as not to float away with the evaporated solvent. This is when you attach ...

Coating Matters | I'm Done Coating...Now What

(Coating/Laminating)

February 17, 2014, ... techniques don’t cover all curing technologies, they provide a basis of understanding that will help a coating technician or engineer. Oven drying Ovens are utilized to dry the fluid by evaporating ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... acetate (EVA), polyamides, and polyurethanes, that are applied at elevated temperatures and chemically bond to the substrate as they cool. They are used in a wide range of manufacturing, including flexible ...

Carestream Tollcoating Alliance with Polaris Battery Labs

(Coating)

March 17, 2013, ... internal engineering evaluation and optimization; reducing time to market; and minimizing capital and operational risks in building battery component manufacturing facilities while gaining product and ...

Inland Label Benefits from Heidelberg Evaluation Program

(Label/Tape News)

February 26, 2013, ... Evaluation program the ideal vehicle to help raise its operators’ skills by assessing their knowledge of the XL platform and following up with targeted training as needed. “We had a simple objective ...

M&A in Packaging, Coating, Converting Markets

(News | New Products)

January 28, 2013, ... AWA Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Forum is a lively and relevant addition to the industry’s calendar. Places are limited, and early registration is recommended. Full details of the forum agenda are ...

Coating Matters | The ROI of IP

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2012, ... and can be reached at mark@coatingtechservice.com or 715-456-9545. Devan V. Padmanabhan is a highly experienced patent litigator who helps clients litigate and manage patent portfolios with national ...

Coating | The Movement Toward Thinner Films and Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

July 30, 2012, ... In addition, pinholes and defects can become more prevalent as there is less fluid to heal voids and hide contaminants. Enhanced web cleaning, liquid filtration, and air cleanliness can help maintain ...

AWA Reports on Vacuum Coating and Metallizing

(Coating/Laminating)

June 02, 2012, Substrates, markets, and trends are covered in Vacuum Coated & Metallized Products Markets Global Review 2012 from AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.   AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson ...

Primers from Mica Aid in Extrusion Coating PP

(Coating/Laminating)

December 18, 2011, ... resin. The company says any application using PP needs careful attention. Common examples include applications in which elevated temperature resistance or grease resistance are important. Mica will work ...

Slot Die Coating | The Pressure Is On

(Adhesive Coating)

December 01, 2011, ... positions the slot die relative to the backup roll or substrate. For elevated temperature applications, dies are designed with multiple heating zones for optimum heat control. Increased heat control promotes ...

R&D Center Adds Coating Line

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2011, ... cast coextrusion film and sheet pilot line at the Pasadena, TX, Research and Technical Center of Kuraray EVAL group. Gene Medlock, principal research engineer at Kuraray America, says, “This system gives ...

Coating Matters: Steam-The Cure for Curl

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2011, ... want for SPC. Case studies have shown the typical economic payback for a steam remoisturizer is between 12 and 18 months. The achievable revenue returned is dependent upon the specific application. However, ...