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RadTech Conference Has Broad Agenda

(News | New Products)

April 03, 2018, ... with host tissue Biomimicry applications involving transforming reactive liquid mixtures into solid thread-like structures at high speeds like spiders and silkworms “Artificial muscles” using liquid ...

Sticking With It | Hot Melt PSA Primer

(Coating/Laminating)

March 26, 2018, ... Additives: pigments, dyes, etc. Hot melts typically are formulated in their molten or liquid form at high temperature. They are then poured into drums or film pouches and allowed to cool and solidify. ...

Poly Ploys | Why Wine 'Cries

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 26, 2018, ... two liquids with different surface tensions are combined, there is movement in the form of unseen currents occurring as the forces due to chemical potential are balanced. This subject, chemical potential, ...

Static Beat | Static Control for Films with Conductive Layers

(Surface Prep)

February 26, 2018, ... protect the antistatic layer from photographic processing liquids. This technology successfully controls the static charges that otherwise accumulate on films during high-speed printing operations. While ...

Flex Films Launches Metallized Polyester

(Flexpack)

February 03, 2018, ... in processing and performance for converters. It complies with EU and FDA regulations for food-grade applications and happens to be cost effective. [The film] finds extensive use in liquid packaging, stand-up ...

MacDermid Announces Launch of Resins

(News | New Products)

January 31, 2018, Company adds to M System platform with MRC, LTS, and M Cap 45 liquid photopolymer resins for corrugated applications ATLANTA, GA | MacDermid Graphics Solutions reports the commercial introduction of ...

Coating Matters | The 6 C's of Roll-to-Roll Coating System

(Coating/Laminating)

January 18, 2018, ... by going back to the source. 3. Coating – After being pumped from the fluid holding tank, the liquid makes its way to the substrate via a coating head. The precision of the coating head equipment, in ...

Berry Global Group to Acquire Clopay

(News | New Products)

January 07, 2018, ... is expected to be completed in early 2018, subject to customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals. Berry intends to fund the acquisition with existing liquidity or additional ...

AMI Issues Report on Stand-Up Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

January 01, 2018, ... demand for light weight, safe, and convenient packaging for on-the-go consumption. The study says other segments such as liquid yogurts are still niche but are enjoying double digit growth benefiting from ...

Flint Reports New Family of Sleeves, Bridges

(News | New Products)

December 23, 2017, ... the edges for extra protection against inks, cleaning liquids, and humidity and provides optimum performance and longevity to the sleeve life. Flint sales director Bob Adler says, “Press operators find ...

Medical Patches | Faustel Meets Challenge of Hydrogel Pad Production

(Coating/Laminating)

October 23, 2017, ... liquid through embedded coils. Heat energy is removed from the web as it slides over the plate. Following the cooling section, the final top poly liner is laminated to the coated web. The web then travels ...

Flexible Packaging | Fighting Food Waste

(Flexpack)

September 25, 2017, ... see their food tasting and looking fresher for longer, resulting in less food waste.5 Oxygen absorbers have applications in an array of food categories, including liquid-based soups, sauces, dips, protein ...

Coating Matters | Balancing Slot Die Design

(Coating/Laminating)

July 18, 2017, ... simple functions? In the world of coating, if you look deep enough, you can find some of these useful nuggets. In self-metered coating, the liquid flow can be studied as a collection of bulk flow and ...

Dynatrol Viscosity Systems Called Fast, Accurate

(Controls)

June 27, 2017, ... the digital converter accepts information from the Viscosity Probe and calculates the viscosity of the liquid under test. The Series 3000 Converter mathematically computes and displays the viscosity in ...

Roller Geometry | What Is Your Roller’s True Shape?

(Web Handling)

June 21, 2017, ... the roller to develop an exiting flow control region for the liquid to form a thin film. If this thin film is disrupted, film split occurs and the coated product has defects. So, what diameter is best? ...

Ashland Coating System Is Patented

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2017, ... a water-based dispersion in liquid form. PureKote 21412A is a 100% solids crosslinking agent. As a top coat, the system delivers 60 deg gloss in the 0.5–4 range, depending on the substrate used. CONTACT ...

Swanline Offers Self-Adhesive Vinyl

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2017, ... written on with traditional or liquid chalk. The substrate is printable by solvent, eco solvent, UV, and HP Latex technologies and has a class 0 fire rating, making it well suited for applications in ...

Sticking With It | Overview of Radiation Curable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

(Coating/Laminating)

June 14, 2017, ... which is then removed to create the final 100% solids hot melt product. Similar to conventional hot melts, the materials are solid at room temperature and become liquid when heated. Typical melt temperatures ...

Dow Binders Offer Oil and Grease Resistance

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2017, RHOBARR Binders are said to offer fluorocarbon-free* alternatives to existing food contact compliant coatings for paper and paperboard packaging PHILADELPHIA, PA | The Dow Chemical Company announces ...

Toyo Ink and Doneck Enter Licensing Agreement

(News | New Products)

April 18, 2017, ... a major company in the supply of liquid ink systems across Europe,” says Katsumi Yamazaki, president of Toyo Ink. “We already have an established supply structure and a proven sales track record in Asia ...