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Not Just a Pretty Face

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2009, ... rotogravure reverse-printed 48-ga PET (from DuPont Teijin), which it metallizes and laminates to 30-pt clay-coated solid unbleached sulfate using low-density polyethylene (LDPE). It then die-cuts blanks ...

Metallized & Vacuum Coated Products Are Credited for Excellence in the AIMCAL Competition

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2009, ... using low-density polyethylene (LDPE). It then die-cuts blanks and glues side seams. Red Door Shut Out Hazen Paper, Holyoke, MA, wins a marketing award in the Healthcare, Cosmetics & Toiletries Packaging ...

Plastic Film Study

(Substrates)

February 28, 2009, ... as well as opportunities in film products such as pouches and modified atmosphere packaging. LDPE will remain the leading film, accounting for almost two-thirds of the total in 2012. According to the ...

What's Ne

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2009, ... and board, with flexibility for scoring folds. Also said to provide excellent resistance to grease, oil, and water. Can be employed as an alternative to LDPE. ◆ Aqua Based Technologies | 201-767-6040 ...

What's New Product

(New Products)

December 31, 2008, ... and final adhesion values and to permit adhesion of PVDC to LDPE and PVC films. Contains no organic solvents or ozone-depleting agents. Aqua Based Technologies | 201-767-6040 | www.aquabased.com PFFC-ASAP ...

Dirge for a Plastic Bag Part 2

(Editorial)

August 31, 2008, ... consumers are, but they are unwilling to accept the responsibility to properly dispose of or recycle the bags. I recycle every piece of LDPE and HDPE that shows up in my home. It is not hard to do. Good ...

US Plastic Film Demand to Exceed 16 Billion Pounds

(News Eclips)

August 12, 2008, ... as well as opportunities in film products such as pouches and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The leading film will remain low-density polyethylene (LDPE), accounting for almost two-thirds of the ...

Dyne Levels Part 1

(Process Management)

May 31, 2008, ... films such as LDPE, OPP, and PET. Almost without exception, solvent-based products lay down smoothly on packaging films — a required attribute in graphic reproduction. Many packaging films present wetting ...

Aqueous Coating Offers High Resistance

(Archive)

April 09, 2008, ... ideal for a wide range of paper packaging uses including dry food, dairy, bakery, powder, meat, and frozen foods. Can be employed as an alternative to LDPE in packaging structures due to its barrier properties ...

Metal Is in the Mix

(Metallizing)

February 29, 2008, ... polypropylene (BOPP)/ink/adhesive/metallized BOPP/adhesive/2.25-mil modified low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Unlike traditional pouch-in-carton packaging, this metallized structure uses less packaging ...

Products

(New Products)

December 31, 2007, ... primer is for extrusion coating LDPE to polyester or aluminum foil. Excellent grease and oil resistance is said to make it suitable for snack packaging and labeling applications. Also possesses excellent ...

Clariant Shifts Specialty Polymers Distribution to Masterbatches Division

(Archive)

October 31, 2007, ... powders include a variety of resins (LDPE,LLDPE, HDPE, EVA, PS, PP, PMMA, and CPET) and are marketed under the brand names Coathylene, Gotalene, Abcite, and Flamulit. Besides plastic-related applications ...

The place

(Magazine)

October 31, 2007, ... on the optical properties was confirmed. An optimal layer arrangement was found and applied in the co-extruded blown films with LLDPE, LDPE, and HDPE blends. A recommendation was presented on materials ...

FIRST GLANCE

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2007, ... needed. The lamination comprises (outer to inner) 48-ga polyster/48-ga metallized polyester/0.0015-in. LLDPE (this layer enhances puncture resistance and seal characteristics). The clear top polyester ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ... almost like normal LDPE in coating lines. The unique attributes of linear structured metallocene catalyst polyethylene materials are well known. In extrusion coating, their use has not been as fast ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2007, ...  LDPE was the original extrusion coating polymer, and it remains the most widely used component today by virtue of its cost and performance in terms of heat seal, moisture barrier, and grease resistance. ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

July 31, 2007, ... the resin used as the primary component, i.e., LLDPE with LLDPE, LDPE with LDPE) does not appear to have a strong effect on film properties. The negative effect of calcium carbonate addition regardless ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

June 30, 2007, ... (HDPE), and low density polyethylene (LDPE). Lid structures used in flexible consumer packaging products such as ice cream, yogurt, orange juice, etc. have two or multilayer structures composed of either ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

May 31, 2007, ... while maintaining key physical properties of LLDPE. Compared with standard LLDPE, haze decreases by an average of 40% while gloss increases by 70%. This becomes comparable with the optics of LL/LDPE blends. ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... lamination of a printed metallized polyester film to a LLDPE sealant layer. Laminated films are important in producing flexible packaging. The lamination after formation should remain adhered. When ...