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Materials

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January 30, 2004, ... film is a nylon, LLD, coextruded flat film. When heated, the film forms deeply shaped pockets that keep product secure within the formed package. Patented, pliable structure is said to conform to vacuum-packed ...

Reporter Clips

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December 30, 2003, ... heat resistance, and excellent adhesion to a variety of surfaces. The ultra-removable acrylic adhesive on the product's liner side adheres to many surfaces, including glass, stainless steel, and plastic, ...

Products and Materials

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December 30, 2003, ... bricks suitable for reprocessing or easy disposal. Compresses film, foil, polycoated paper, and other clean or dirty materials into manageable, 5x5-in., rigid bricks without adding heat to the material. ...

Products

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November 29, 2003, ... adhesion applications is said to provide reliability and multiple options that make it ideal for multi-tasking applications. Features include a fast heat-up time with a high melt rate for higher output ...

Converting Industry News

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September 30, 2003, ... coffees such as Cappuccino and Latte, as well as for soups. The embossed surface is reported to give the cup optimum insulation and heat retention properties coupled with an upscale look and feel. Stora ...

Meeting the Need

(Materials)

September 30, 2003, ... as enhanced thermal stability for products exposed to high levels of heat during the packaging process. The MPET films are said to offer important visual characteristics including bright shine and superior ...

Adhesion of Coatings to Aluminum Foil

(The Place)

August 31, 2003, ... adhere well when internal stresses are decreased and additional bonds are formed. Reheating such coatings after an extrusion coating step eliminates these stresses and allows the coating to form additional ...

Products

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August 31, 2003, ... automatic gauge profile control, a frequency analysis tool, and segmented airflow technology. High production rates are possible, says co., because air ring does not require heat. Plate/Sleeve System ...

Ink Jet PigmentsThe Land of the Small

(Materials)

July 31, 2003, ... clogged and the filtration time extended. Although shelf life often is determined by exposing the ink to freeze, thaw, and heat cycles, the rate of filtration is an excellent way to assess the ink particle ...

Materials

(Materials)

July 31, 2003, ... inks can be applied by standard screen printing techniques. Then they are heated and will turn color when exposed to UV light in the sun or on-line. Foamed Adhesive Raises Speeds, Cuts Costs National ...

Active Packaging Product Update

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July 31, 2003, ... particles stick to the surface. When heated, the institute reports, the powder is fused into a uniform, durable, high quality coating. Powder Coating Institute, Alexandria, VA; 703/684-1770; powdercoating.org ...

Active Packaging

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... manner of application without the exposure to excessive heat, and the ability to apply coatings at a later date, minimizing risk of contamination. A third option is to include a sachet of anti-microbial ...

A New Enhanced Polyethylene for Extrusion Coating and Laminating

(The Place)

July 31, 2003, Application: Using metallocene catalyst technology provides an enhanced polyethylene with excellent heat sealing performance in extrusion-coated and extrusion-laminated constructions. PEER-REVIEWED TECHNICAL ...

FTA Raises the Bar

(Magazine)

June 30, 2003, ... non-typical four-color-process heat-resistant inks. The smoothness of the multiple vignettes without hard edges and the transitions that take place are really outstanding," observes FTA Excellence in Flexography ...

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

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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 ...

Coex for Success

(Magazine)

June 29, 2003, ... surface may require heat sealing capability. The other surface may need low friction or better heat resistance for improved handling in the packaging machine. The core may need to provide strength and ...

FTA Awards Exemplify High-End Flexo

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2003, ... Praise from judges on this entry spoke to degree of difficulty. "The job displayed incredible precision using non-typical four-color-process heat-resistant inks. The smoothness of the multiple vignettes ...

Fit for Use

(Materials)

April 30, 2003, ... the conversion process. Static, if generated, must be eliminated. If the substrate is to be exposed to heat during the converting process, such as for drying print or coatings, for curing adhesives, ...

New Products for the Converting Industry (2 of 2)

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March 31, 2003, ... more tightly with packaging esthetics. Label Adhesives Provide Optical Clarity, Resist Heat National Adhesives, a div. of National Starch & Chemical, Bridgewater, NJ; 609/409-5656; 800/797-4992; nationalstarch.com ...

Reporter Clips

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March 31, 2003, ... differentiate the flavors and build on the brand, Seal-It reports. Made of heat-shrink PVC, the labels for Berry, Citrus, Natural, and Blackberry are printed in seven colors, including a silver metallic ...