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Ampacet Announces AntiSkid Technology

(Flexpack)

October 30, 2016, ... proprietary organic anti-skid ingredients, can be used in 2-mil or greater multilayer films, and is suitable for blown and cast film and sheet extrusion processes under normal conditions. “We developed ...

Updates from TAPPI, SPI & the Industry

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

August 01, 2016, ... polyethylenes (LDPEs). Autoclave polyethylene resins naturally have a combination of molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, and chain branching that lends itself very well to film extrusion operations, ...

Common Laminating Techniques & Associated Adhesives

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 10, 2016, ...  Adhesive Examples of Selected Applications Extrusion Lamination LDPE Multilayer/multi-material packaging (combination of plastic or aluminum foil with paper or paperboard→e.g., fruit ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... 100% silicone at rates up to 2400 fpm (732 mpm).  Company's dsX line of extrusion coating, cast film, and blown film equipment is said to offer processors advantages in price, performance, and delivery. ...

Coating Matters | The Effects of Viscoelastic Behavior, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

April 25, 2016, ... engineer or operator has to understand the fundamentals of fluid dynamics and polymer extrusion. Both phenomena play a role in the complex world of hot melt adhesive coating. When viscoelasticity controls ...

AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference a Huge Success

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 04, 2015, ... in that one has the ability to collaborate with people that you would otherwise never have the opportunity to meet.  Many aspects of web handling, metallizing, film manufacturing, raw materials, extrusion, ...

Nordson Expands Service in Mexico

(Coating/Laminating)

October 05, 2015, ... as the agent in Mexico for the Nordson Xaloy range of screws, barrels, valves, and other components for extrusion and molding. Bernal specializes in providing Mexican plastics processors with technical ...

DuPont Awards | Salsa Container Blends Rigid and Flexible To Earn 2015 Highest Honor

(Flexpack)

May 26, 2015, ... over a flexible extrusion layer. This technological achievement also allows high definition graphics of up to ten-color printing, giving a premium look to a commodity product.   Holding the Gavel The ...

Spring 2015 Travels: Nordmeccanica (Long Island), Malaysia (Part 3)

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 04, 2015, ... engineering staff, or lack of training.  In any case, the widespread lack of understanding of the extrusion process in many parts of Asia gives American companies the ability to compete globally. And though ...

Web Lines | Unwritten Rules, Now Written

(Technical Reports)

April 27, 2015, ... with polyester film makers (extrusion, orientation, winding, etc). I called the engineers on each of 10 process lines and asked them what their maximum width was. I got answers and published a short report ...

ExxonMobil Polymer Is for Cast Power Pre-Stretch Films

(Materials)

April 06, 2015, ... and easy processability for high output,” says Ramsey. “It creates a very versatile film that adds value for both the extrusion and wrapping operation. Ultimately end users benefit from secure pallets.” ...

NPE 2015 Wrap-up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 31, 2015, ... vendors.  But, there was so much to see at the show that, if you are like me who is interested in film, sheet, flat and round, single screw and twin screw extrusion, resin development and more, it was ...

Sung An Machinery Opens Coating Center in Korea

(Coating/Laminating)

March 24, 2015, ... Solution Coating Technical Center (SAMLab 3) at its headquarters in South Korea at the end of this year. It will be in addition to SAM's other technical centers, Extrusion and Printed Electronics. The line ...

Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 2

(Flexpack)

March 23, 2015, ... in multilayer film extrusion technology now make it possible to produce structures with many more layers than with conventional extrusion equipment. Microlayer die and feed block systems allow formation ...

Flexible Packaging | Coveris, Cryovac Big Winners at FPA Awards

(Flexpack)

March 03, 2015, ...  "We are honored to be recognized for the fourth consecutive year as winners of FPA gold and silver awards," said Tom Cochran, VP and general manager–Americas, Medical and Extrusion, Amcor Flexibles Europe ...

Show Preview | NPE2015 Boasts Its Largest Event Ever

(Trends/Management)

February 16, 2015, ... feedscrew designs, fast delivery spare parts, a rebuilt Thermatic extruder, and a variety of extrusion control systems and upgrades.     Gloucester Engineering Co. Inc. (Booth W6744) will show the ...

ICE USA 2015 - Orlando, Florida Summary

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 14, 2015, ... I moderated an informative session on extrusion coating and hot melts on Tuesday, in which SAM-NA, Dow Chemical, ITW Dynatec and Bruce Foster presented papers.  The AIMCAL networking event on Tuesday evening ...

Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 1

(Flexpack)

February 01, 2015, ... extrusion equipment. EVOH is a hydrophilic material, so EVOH resin must be dry prior to extrusion processing. EVOH resins have poor adhesion to most polymers, so functionalized adhesive resins, commonly ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... steel for ease of cleanup and includes a mist removal system. In extrusion coating, Davis-Standard recently introduced the dsX flex-pack to support cost-sensitive flexible packaging applications. This ...

Heritage Bag Grows with Support from Gloucester Engineering

(Bag Pouch)

November 17, 2014, ... generation, privately owned business headquartered just outside of Dallas, TX. The company has more than 100 extrusion lines spread among six strategically located plants around the US, in Utah, California, ...