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Clearwater Adds EarthCoating Resins

(Coating/Laminating)

February 07, 2012, ... mineral-based coatings, said to contain less plastic than traditional LDPE coatings while providing enhanced moisture barrier properties and equal barrier properties to oil, grease, and fatty acids. EarthCoating ...

Blown Film | Line Upgrade Provides Quick Changeovers

(Bag Pouch)

January 25, 2012, ... The retrofitted line will manufacture high quality converter-grade film utilizing materials such as mLLDPE, LLDPE, LLDPE and LDPE blends. The project, which involved a substantial amount of engineering ...

Some Thoughts on Purging

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 09, 2011, A reader asked for some information on purging LDPE in his twin screw extrusion process. By and large, the screws within a twin screw extruder are “self-wiping” due to the close contact between elements ...

Cortec Corp. Offers Biodegradable Film with Corrosion Inhibitor

(Flexpack News)

October 16, 2011, ... elongation than low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films. It is certified under DIN CERTCO DIN EN 13432 (Europe) and Biodegradable Products Inst. ASTM D6400 (USA). It is heat and water stable and does not ...

Flexographic Printing: A Push for Growth

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... newly expanded 120,000-sq-ft facility in Clinton, MO. This investment has allowed the company to expand its reach and serve more end-users of high quality low density polyethylene (LDPE), oriented polypropylene ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Wavefront Technology, Paramount, CA, supplies and metallizes the PET, then with a proprietary process, creates a lens pattern simulating a holiday ornament with three-dimensional ...

Films Suited for Stand-Up Pouches

(Flexpack)

March 31, 2011, ... package every time, as well as offer improved rigidity and clarity. Also perform as a drop-in sealant film for LDPE sealant web applications. Films, which are compatible with zippers, spouts, and other ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... metallized polyethylene terephthalate (mPET)/0.016-in. solid bleached sulfate (SBS)/0.75-mil extruded low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Wavefront Technology, Paramount, CA, supplies and metallizes the PET, ...

Green Trends Prevail

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... — by working with grocery chains to identify all obstacles to utilize the rest of the plastic materials coded No. 3 to No. 6 [polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene(LDPE), polypropylene (PP), ...

Elastomer Aids Laminations

(Extrusion Coating)

January 31, 2011, ... to the extrudate when laminating unprimed BOPP film (clear and printed) is said to increase adhesion significantly compared to LDPE using a primer. Improved adhesion to unprimed OPET (clear and printed) ...

EDI's New Technology Center Features Multi-Process La

(Extrusion Coating)

January 06, 2011, ... up to 1,600 mm (63-in.) wide at thicknesses from 8 to 125 microns (0.3 to 5 mils). Speeds for 8-micron LLDPE/LDPE film average 229 mpm (750 fpm). Multilayer film can range from standard coextrusions to ...

Resin Offers Downgauge Opportunities

(New Products)

March 31, 2010, ... both LLDPE and LDPE film line equipment, while exhibiting processing and shrink properties approaching LDPE with the mechanical properties of higher alpha-olefin (HAO) resins of similar density. Applications ...

Blown Film: Measuring Melt Temps

(Controls)

February 28, 2010, ... from Penn State Univ. in 1979 and worked with film processors developing LLDPE films. He can be reached at 908-722-6000 ext. 2266; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The views and opinions expressed in Technical ...

Pillow Cushions

(First Glance)

January 31, 2010, Pregis Corp., Deerfield, IL, has launched HC Renew, a biodegradable, hybrid cushioning material Pregis Corp., Deerfield, IL, has launched HC Renew, a biodegradable, hybrid cushioning material. The LDPE ...

Films 101: Back to Basics

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... Polyethylene LDPE | Low-Density Polyethylene LLDPE | Linear Low-Density Polyethylene LMWPE | Low Molecular Weight Polyethylene MMWPE | Medium Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMWPE | Ultra High ...

Reclaim Plastics

(New Products)

November 30, 2009, ... ergonomically friendly cabinet design and other new features, including touchscreen controls. Designed for reclaiming LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, and PP in both rolls and loose materials, system includes a roll ...

Coat Demanding Products

(New Products)

November 30, 2009, Aqualene 2300 is designed as a repulpable coating that can be used for a wide range of paper packaging uses. Said to be an alternative to LDPE and to Aqualene 2300 is designed as a repulpable coating that ...

New Adhesive Achieves Cure, Regulatory Compliance in 3 Days

(Archive)

June 08, 2009, ...  A 48-ga PET/1 mil mLLDPE and a 60-ga Nylon/1 mil mLLDPE laminate have been manufactured with a conventional curing system and the new technology system. The laminated samples were shipped overnight to ...

Lean & Green

(Substrates)

May 31, 2009, ... | www.bemis.com Circle 305 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff DOWLEX TG2085B LLDPE resin is engineered to optimize whiteness and thermal stability while offering improved resistance to phenolic pinking ...

Plasma Power

(Archive)

April 30, 2009, ... from this paper, which compares these processes relative to enhancing printability of toner to low-density polyethylene (LDPE)-coated paperboard. Specific conclusions of the study are: Surface ...