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Films Yield Special Effects

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, Aurora Special Effect Film is engineered so white light striking the film partially reflects from each layer. Films are said to be flexible in both mechanical Aurora Special Effect Film is engineered so ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ...  Plastic films are very flexible and offer medium protection against moisture, gases, and aromas. However, consumers expect not only product protection from packaging, they want to see the food they buy; ...

FLEXcon Offers Wide-Format Digital Overlaminates, Any Quantity, Same-Day Shipping

(Flexpack)

July 14, 2010, ... base films. Other overlaminate products designed by FLEXcon for a variety of print technologies, like wide-format digital imaging, include: • BUSart, a CBS Outdoor-approved overlaminating film (available ...

Films 101: Back to Basics

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, Companies specializing in film production are familiar with the environmental and economical trends impacting today's industry. Production costs continue Companies specializing in film production are ...

P-S Films Are Durable

(New Products)

November 30, 2009, Eight new DigiPRO p-s films feature a topcoat that is specifically designed for use with digital offset printing presses. Products are offered with either Eight new DigiPRO p-s films feature a topcoat ...

Bloomer Plastics Converts Custom Films

(Substrates)

February 28, 2009, Manufacturer of custom converted and embossed films that converters, Bloomer Plastics supplies more than 32 million lb of film to customers as far away as Europe and Asia Bloomer, WI — population 3,500 ...

UV/EB Inks Are Suitable for Laminated Structures

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

September 30, 2008, ...  Starting at the bottom of Figure 1, the substrate — usually polyethylene terephthalate (PET), oriented polypropylene, polyethylene, or a metallized film — acts as a surface to accept the printing. It ...

Film- and Foil-Free Materials Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

(News Eclips)

May 29, 2008, ... desirable. The choice of nonlaminated UniLustre materials for packaging and printing applications results in a major source reduction because no film or foil is incorporated into the finished product. ...

InteliCoat Sells Electronic and Engineered Films Business Unit

(Archive)

August 28, 2007, InteliCoat Technologies has sold its Electronic and Engineered Films (EEF) business unit to Exopack Holding. PRESS RELEASE SOUTH HADLEY, MA—InteliCoat Technologies has sold its Electronic and Engineered ...

P-S Film Market Outlook

(Flexpack)

July 24, 2006, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. has released the "North American Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Arts Film Market Outlook 2006," a new prospectus providing a market overview and opportunities in the North American ...

Films Face Off

(Magazine)

June 29, 2006, What factors should you consider when choosing packaging films? Learn how OPET, OPP, and OPA compare in terms of downgauging, barrier, and density. Packaging Films When selecting a packaging film, converters ...

Double-coated Adhesive Film

(Archive)

June 20, 2006, PRESS RELEASE WINDSOR, CT—Scapa Industrial has introduced Dubfilm S1039, a double-coated adhesive tape formulated with a permanent adhesive on one side and a removable adhesive on the other. It is ...

Film Opens New Markets

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... has been common practice to apply a release coating, typically a silicone-based material, to the paper liner from which the materials are peeled or dispensed. PET Film Since pressure-sensitive labels ...

New Clear Barrier Film Resin Technology Replaces Coated Films

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... ultimately, cost-effectiveness also are prime considerations. Traditionally, PVdC (polyvinylidene chloride)-coated oriented polypropylene (OPP) film has been specified for demanding applications because ...

Tekni-Films Intros Ultra-High Barrier Film for Blister and Packaging Applications

(Flexpack)

May 27, 2004, Tekni-Films says its new high-barrier themoformable film laminate, using 4 mil (100 micron) PCTFE in either Aclar or Vaposhield types, is the "world’s highest-barrier commercially available clear film ...

Cyclic-Olefinic Copolymers as Non-Migrating, Polymeric Slip Additives in LDPE Cast Films

(Magazine)

June 30, 2003, Application: Cyclic-olefinic copolymers (COC) have use in flexible packaging as a blend component or as a discreet layer in multi-layer polyolefin films. They typically enhance stiffness and heat resistance ...

Measure Pressure with Thin Film

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, Tactile pressure-sensor films offer converters an easy pressure-measuring tool. Tactile pressure-sensor films offer converters an easy pressure-measuring tool. Pressure is a critical variable in many ...

Polyester Film Sourcing: Tips to Improve the Bottom Line

(Magazine)

November 30, 2000, Sourcing polyester film for the specific combination of properties you need in the finished product can put your mind at ease and raise profitability. Sourcing polyester film should not be an exercise ...

It's Definitely a Bull Market for High-Performance Film

(Magazine)

May 31, 2000, ... can't go in the oven?" Well today, although you still can't put that plate in the oven, there are high-performance plastic films that can not only survive in the oven but also go straight from your freezer ...

Film offers food packagers green marketing opportunity

(Magazine)

April 30, 1995, When ICI Films decided to develop the first polyester foodpackaging film using post-consumer recycled (PCR) content nearly a year ago, we did so believing When ICI Films decided to develop the first polyester ...