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IMDA Awards | In-Mold's 2017 Winners Span the Gamu

(Label/Tape)

June 12, 2017, ... via barrier in-mold labels that deliver more than premium graphics with strong shelf appeal. Judges appreciated that the IML also delivered high barrier properties that work in concert with the plastic ...

Cosmo Films Upgrades Anti-Fog Film

(Flexpack)

June 07, 2017, ... cold and hot anti-fog properties and high hot tack and low coefficient of friction that can deliver high-speed overwrapping performance. This means that the film would now be suitable for packaging of ...

Innovia Films Launches BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 03, 2017, Propafilm REF coextruded BOPP film reportedly offers high speeds and a wide sealing range WIGTON, CUMBRIA, UK | Innovia Films announces Propafilm REF, its latest high-speed biaxially oriented polypropylene ...

Maxson Sheeter Handles Filtration Papers & Nonwovens

(Carton Box)

June 02, 2017, ... the productivity of operations that use conventional converting methods.  The cutter’s dual-motor drive sheet length control, anti-static devices, and customized jogging system allows for high-speed ...

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

May 27, 2017, ... any temperature application,” says Kathy Magyar, senior marketing manager, Mactac Performance Adhesives. “Because of its high-performing attributes, CHILL AT is an ideal off-the-shelf, all-in-one product ...

HERMA Launches PP Label Film

(Label/Tape)

May 23, 2017, HERMA PP white solid tc (grade 971) is said to provide reliable application and enhanced strength for high quality labels FILDERSTADT, GERMANY | HERMA continues to expand its range of films using multilayer ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 1

(Flexpack)

May 03, 2017, ...  1. US Patent 2820249 2. US Patent 3308508 3. "Blown Film Training", The Dow Chemical Co. 4. "Rethinking Technology Innovations for High Barrier Applications", Kurt Freye, Reifenhäuser Kiefel Extrusion ...

Mica Adds Photovoltaic Array for Clean Energy

(Coating/Laminating)

May 01, 2017, ... Other highlights include reducing water waste in manufacturing and replacing fiber drums with recyclable plastic drums. H-VAC and lighting systems as well as a modern heating system has decreased gas ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 2

(Web Handling)

April 10, 2017, ... land. Remedies: Wind on a core with high stiffness (resistance to compression from buildup of roll core pressure). Reduce the pressure exerted on the core with low starting tension, more taper ...

Mactac Reports Clean Adhesive Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 02, 2017, ... and transfer adhesives. Reportedly, LV820 delivers non-migratory and non-leaching properties, as well as excellent tack and peel performance. Additional benefits are said to include very high strength ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for CD Buckles, Part 1

(Web Handling)

March 05, 2017, ... wrinkling. CD buckles are usually considered a “soft” roll or low tension defect, but they also can be caused by too high of tension or changing tension from low to high. (Winding tension is the combination ...

HERMA Adhesive Offers Transparency, Durability

(Coating/Laminating)

February 21, 2017, ... a factor, as in the drinks industry. Even when tested by immersing in water for 96 hours, it failed to trigger any clouding, company notes. The adhesive also is said to have high initial tack and good ...

Cosmo Films Adds to BOPP Line

(Flexpack)

January 23, 2017, ... with pack structure rationalization.  Metallized barrier films include the following: High Moisture Barrier Films (HMB): Metallized barrier films that are corona treated on both sides and can be ...

Label PRomotion | Adding Traction to .sucks Domain Extensions

(Label/Tape)

January 17, 2017, ... a place to go for more information. Use the same idea to further highlight gluten-free foods and beverages. Use it as a crowdsourcing draw for company improvement—e.g.,”XYZNutraceuticals.sucks up your ...

Maxson Offers Sheeter for Envelopes

(Carton Box)

January 04, 2017, ... to be sheeted. Outfitted with the company’s Airfoil Overlap, it is said to run lightweight grades of paper jam-free at high speeds. Though capable of cutting up to eight rolls at a time, the envelope ...

New 3M Tape Seals Recycled Corrugated Boxes

(Label/Tape)

January 03, 2017, ... specifically designed to tightly seal highly recycled corrugated boxes. Scotch Box Sealing Tape 311+ is an industrial packaging tape for box sealing, splicing, recouperage and other demanding packaging ...

Web Lines | How To Choose the Right Tabbing Tape

(Web Handling)

December 12, 2016, ... drag First, the tabbing tape adhesive must be strong enough to stay bonded even under high-speed conditions. The force of air drag is a function of speed, but also the neatness of the splice preparation. ...

NOVEXX Launches Tag and Label Products

(Label/Tape)

November 13, 2016, The XLP 504 label printer and the XTP 804 single tag printer are both said to offer high print quality and user friendliness ECHING, GERMANY | NOVEXX Solutions introduced two new products at the recent ...

Ampac Has New Anti-Fog Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

October 23, 2016, ... clarity with technical advances that improve line efficiencies on form/fill/seal packaging machines. The improved clarity helps drive sales of fresh produce by highlighting the freshness of the product. ...

Avery Dennison Adds Narrow Web Solutions

(Label/Tape)

September 18, 2016, ... Ultra and Ultra Plus structures, these flexible packaging laminations are said to provide the following benefits: Offer Barex-equivalent solutions for high barrier and chemical resistance Resist ...