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Performance Packaging of Nevada Offers Sterilization Method

(Flexpack)

November 23, 2015, ... packaging and its contents. The patented process features a ‘liquid-to-gas’ sterilization process that has been code-named “Pixie Dust” by the company. Reported advantages of the Pixie Dust process include ...

Coating Matters | Optical Films Require Multiple Layers

(Coating/Laminating)

September 30, 2015, ... pre-metered control into a multi-manifold slot die. The liquids are layered outside the slot exit because one wants to reduce the effect of pressure on the miscibility of the fluids. Surface energy of ...

Cortec Adds to Biodegradable Line

(Materials)

August 23, 2015, EcoSol water-soluble film is said to provide resistance to both dry powders and liquids and to resist many types of oils ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec announces EcoSol, a water-soluble, biodegradable, polyvinyl ...

Sun Chemical Launches Lamination Adhesives in Latin America

(Coating/Laminating)

August 11, 2015, ... to strongly acidic foods and liquids, suitability for use with both flexographic and rotogravure print processes, and high bond strengths even after package sterilization or boiling Company says converters ...

The Effects of Surface Treatment at the Interface

(Coating/Laminating)

July 20, 2015, ... the connection between the liquid coating and the solid substrate that is required to make a viable coated product, surfactants can sometimes provide ancillary benefits like improved solubility for the ...

Looking Behind the Curtain of Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

May 29, 2015, ... to allow the fluid to drop down onto the substrate. This rain shower of liquid can have some advantages, but the advantages can only be realized with higher speeds. Why is that? The fundamental equation ...

Coating Matters | The Effects of Viscoelastic Behavior, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

May 25, 2015, ... to be given with the shear rate versus viscosity data Coating rubber bands is not easy. So when you look at coating liquids that have molecules already formed, or the fluid has a rubbery nature, care ...

Giving Adhesive Coating Its Due Respect

(Coating/Laminating)

May 02, 2015, ... of the liquid itself needs to be considered as the liquid is processed through the equipment. Is there a lower limit for the internal strength of the adhesive polymer? This can only be determined through ...

Coating Matters | Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

April 20, 2015, ... with the adhesive supplier are complete, analytical testing, including rheology and molecular level studies of the adhesive in fluid form, can provide an understanding of the makeup of the liquid prior ...

Flexible Packaging | Coveris, Cryovac Big Winners at FPA Awards

(Flexpack)

March 03, 2015, ... the product apart from McCormick’s popular dried spices to strengthen the company’s entry into the liquid sauce category.     Medi-CRREO with Child-Guard Closure Award: Gold—Technical Innovation ...

Porous Substrates

(Coating/Laminating)

February 25, 2015, ... all the way through the substrate or some arrangement of the fluid between these two extremes. So what can you do to control fluid flow once the liquid is placed on the substrate? The keys lie in coating ...

Show Preview | NPE2015 Boasts Its Largest Event Ever

(Trends/Management)

February 16, 2015, ... a nonylphenol-free liquid antioxidant that received final FDA and global food application approval in November 2014. It is said to provide superior safety as well as enhanced polymer performance and higher ...

Coating Matters | Coating and Casting Technology for Water Filtration

(Coating/Laminating)

February 08, 2015, ... (Mechanical Engineering), Harry Hutchinson highlighted the work being completed to separate liquids via nano and micro sized pores. This variation in pore size allows for separations not previously thought ...

Allstein Announces New Paperboard Press

(News | New Products)

January 06, 2015, ... while providing the significant advantages that CI flexo offers.” Each application, whether folding carton, liquid packaging, or food service such as plates and cups, has its specific requirements. With ...

Coating Matters | Multi-Layer Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2014, ...  Typical multi-layer coating application is to avoid multiple passes in a coating operation. The liquids are layered outside the slot exit because one wants to reduce the effect of pressure on the miscibility ...

MACtac Reports Approvals for Chemical Drum Labelstocks

(Label/Tape)

November 28, 2014, ... Drums and containers used to transport petroleum, paint, liquid and powder chemicals must include labels designed to meet extreme conditions, identify the content of the drum, and give proper warning and ...

Tekni-Films Offers High-Barrier Films

(Materials)

November 16, 2014, Company says specialty films are an alternative to Barex for thermoformable, heat-sealable packaging applications   KING OF PRUSSIA, PA | Tekni-Films, a division of Tekni-Plex, has developed what ...

PACK EXPO 2014

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

November 05, 2014, ... press can up to seven colors of liquid toner, with a single speed color of 122 meters per minute (400 feet per minute)... 2 colors half that speed, 4 colors 1/4 of that speed, etc.   The resultant image ...

Ampac Announces Ultra-High-Barrier Film

(Materials)

October 25, 2014, ... HB laminates have successfully replaced 3- and 4-ply foil laminates in the food sector, packaging both dry and liquid food products such as cake mixes, powdered soups, dips, gravies, and liquid cheese ...

Coating Matters | Patch Coating for Precision Fluid Placement, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

October 20, 2014, ... rheology, process limitations will provide the framework for new developments and breakthroughs in the intermittent coating industries. REFERENCES Kistler, S.F., Schweizer, P.M., Liquid Film Coating: ...