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Reducing Surface Contamination

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 05, 2015, Most extrusion operations aren't affected by or concerned with surface contamination.  Those that are, such as polyester film and sheet manufacturers for critical end-use applications, face a constant battle ...

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 ...

Malaysian Plastics Industry Update–Pt. 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 07, 2015, ... speeds and producing less-than-stellar quality products. I'm talking speeds like I saw in the '70s... like blown film lines going 75 ft/min (24 m/min) and extrusion coating lines going 410 ft/min (125 m/min). ...

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 ...

Malaysian Plastics Industry Update: January 2015

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

January 29, 2015, ... blown film, cast film, extrusion coating & laminating, and printing. In the US, only the biggest companies might have these technologies under one roof, whereas in Malaysia, it is quite common. The technological ...

BOBST Heading for ICE Europe

(Carton Box)

January 13, 2015, ... Flexo coating system is said to ensure the best quality results in coating solvent-based adhesives directly on very thin aluminum foil at high speeds.  • The ROTOEXTRUDER extrusion coating and laminating ...

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 ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2014

(Flexpack)

December 29, 2014, ... to crazing on one side. The other side is corona treated for excellent bond strength in cold-seal adhesive applications and in extrusion and adhesive three-ply laminations. It is available in 60-ga (15-um) ...

Macro Winder Suited for Geomembranes and Agricultural Films

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2014, Universal winder will process either wide sheeting or narrow films on center and offers fully automatic as well as semi-automatic modes   MISSISSAUGA, ON, CANADA | Film and sheet extrusion systems ...

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, ...

ICE USA 2015 Bringing a Full Conference Program

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2014, ... - 12:00 p.m.—Static Control Best Practices for Converting and Printing Kelly Robinson, Electrostatic Answers Extrusion Coating 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.—Advances in Extrusion Coating Andy Christie, SAM-NA ...

Rollprint Combines Two Films for Barrier

(Flexpack)

October 19, 2014, ... barrier and clarity.  ClearFoil, a barrier-coated polyester, is extrusion or adhesive laminated to Barex acrylonitrile-methyl acrylate copolymer to create Exponent. Pre-made or inline pouching, lidding, ...

Davis-Standard Announces Air Ring

(Flexpack)

October 12, 2014, ... air ring system for blown film processes.  This next-generation air ring system is the latest in company’s line of performance-improving extrusion technology for blown film processes. With a stalk configuration, ...

Sustainability | Fossil-Free Paperboard Mill Within Reach

(Trends/Management)

September 01, 2014, ... which is Invercote extrusion coated with a thin layer of aluminum foil plus PE on top of the foil,” explained Anna Adler, who is in charge of the project for Market Communications at Iggesund Paperboard. ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ...  Davis-Standard (Booth 1041) will display the Global Advantage of its Liquid Coating Group. The company will discuss its new curtain slide coater, five-roll silicone coater, and the dsX Flex-Pack extrusion ...

Davis-Standard to Show Capabilities at Labelexpo

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, A new curtain slide coater, a five-roll silicone coater, and the dsX flex-pack extrusion coating line will be among the highlights   PAWCATUCK, CT | Davis-Standard will display a new curtain slide ...

NDC Infrared Engineering Merges with Beta LaserMike

(Controls)

July 12, 2014, ... partners." NDC Technologies will offer four key product groups: • Web solutions for the converting, extrusion, calendering, and nonwovens industries, delivering real-time measurement and control of ...

Cosmo Films Strengthens Exports with New SEZ Plant

(Flexpack)

June 09, 2014, ... set up in India. The plant has one BOPP and three extrusion coating lines in order to cater to global demand, which is more skewed toward coating films. The plant also will have a chemical coater and ...