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Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, ... that included four tracks of sessions each day. A feature of the meeting was the track devoted to various topics concerning hot melt products. Other session topics included high barrier resins, active ...

Adhesion of Coatings to Aluminum Foil

(The Place)

August 31, 2003, ... In principle, precipitations become finer and more homogeneous in strip casting. Some special foils or foil alloys exhibiting extraordinarily high tensile strength or elongation are manufactured using ...

Testing Equipment: Does Your Lab Measure Up?

(Magazine)

July 31, 2003, ...  “Inclined plane or slide angle testers are sufficient in fewer and fewer applications, and more and more customers are opting for the horizontal plane COF tester, which provides results with much higher ...

Fit for Use

(Materials)

April 30, 2003, ... surface modifications made at the time of manufacture. There are two broad categories for substrates: those that are valued for their inherent surface quality (smooth, high gloss, and defect-free) and ...

1974 - 1976

(News | New Products)

September 19, 2002, ... vistas for the company." August 1975 September 1975 Simco's "High Speed Static Eliminators -- Type HSD is capable of completely neutralizing yarns and webs traveling at speeds to 1500 yards per minute. ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

July 31, 2002, ... in High-Security Bags Poly Pak America Inc., Los Angeles, CA, reports it switched to Eastman Chemical Co.'s Eastman Hifor Xtreme polymer to make its high-security night deposit and cash transmittal bags ...

In the Bag

(Magazine)

June 30, 2002, ... higher than 87 deg F (30 deg C). The resin selection for the film structure must consider this problem. Automatic filling machines requiring a valve in the top of the sack are more demanding. The air ...

Control of Adhesion and Removal of Heat Sealable Tops on Polymer Containers

(Magazine)

December 31, 2001, ... of the sealant materials. The properties of materials determine sealing temperature. A higher sealing temperature usually creates higher peel strength. The pressure and dwell time are less material-dependent ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

(Magazine)

May 31, 2001, ... prominent converting companies. Basic Information This Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Conference will offer five sessions highlighting basic information. These sessions provide an excellent venue ...

Web Handling...Making a Slitter/Winder Upgrade Work for You

(Magazine)

March 31, 2001, ... rugged machine has better potential for high quality finished rolls. Also, you can expect lower maintenance costs and less downtime with the more rugged machine. The down side is that the initial cost ...

Materials

(Magazine)

February 28, 2001, ... impact and brand identity; also said to provide consistent caliper across the web and high cross-direction tensile strength. PE Films Suited for Splicing Scapa Tapes, Windsor, CT; 860/688-8000; fax: ...

Materials

(Magazine)

January 31, 2001, ... & Coatings. Substrates, Inks, Adhesives, Polymers... Adhesive Offers High Performance FLEXcon, Spencer, MA; 508/885-8300; flexcon.com V-606 is described as a high-performance adhesive that offers ...

Polyester Film Sourcing: Tips to Improve the Bottom Line

(Magazine)

November 30, 2000, ... the chemistry and technology required to produce this "high-performance commodity" should be understood if you are to maximize its attributes for your application. Polyester film is manufactured when ...

Synthetic Paper from Plastics

(Magazine)

September 30, 2000, ... low cost, and versatile processing possibilities of the polymers. Earlier work has described the process of making synthetic paper from plastics. This includes high loading with fillers. Plastic bags ...

FPA Winners Prove Again How to Do More with Less

(Magazine)

February 29, 2000, ... layer has elastic memory that allows the material to better resist bumps and dimples from hard, dry pet food. The plastic bag is highly resistant to moisture and grease, providing better protection than ...

Partnering launches future growth in laminations

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... phone lines provides around-the-clock monitoring and troubleshooting. The Siemens drive system, installed as part of the original equipment, "has a high level of sophistication and control," reports ...

Paper characteristics: starting the job right

(Magazine)

April 30, 1996, ... be thicker than the roughness of the paper. Consequently, a paper roughness of 1 micron or less is best suited for producing high ink glosses. Of course, says Riddell, a rougher sheet is actually preferable ...

Doctor blades are the right Rx for gravure

(Magazine)

September 30, 1995, A new doctor blade design, offering spring load tension and high contact angle, reportedly makes the quality printing afforded by gravure even better.The A new doctor blade design, offering spring load ...