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Flexo Printing to Outpace GNP in 2002, Says FTA

(News | New Products)

December 09, 2001, ... In 2002, management looks for continued product development and evolution that will allow converters to enjoy the productivity improvements that are necessary to drive the ongoing market growth through ...

Polymers / Laminations / Adhesives / Coatings / Extrusions

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October 31, 2001, ... “session breaks, the Table Top Reception following the New Technology Showcase, and the Conference Gala Event were especially popular venues to greet old friends and meet new ones.” Meetings of the Extrusion ...

The Miracle of Coextrusion Makes Believers of Many

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August 31, 2001, Coextrusion has allowed converters to make different constructions using alternate materials for new applications. Since its introduction only a few decades Coextrusion… has allowed converters to make ...

CPSC: The Other Packaging Regulatory Agency to Watch

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August 31, 2001, ... of the FDCA. Substances that are “foods” under the FDCA similarly are excluded from the definition of a “hazardous substance” under the FHSA. On the other hand, the PPPA allows the CPSC to subject “foods” ...

Belt Tracking Problems Require Careful Attention

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August 31, 2001, ... in the center and tapered surfaces at the edges, do not work well on wider belts. The figure below is an example of a narrow flat belt that has no guide rollers except one with a flat surface and one with ...

So You've Seen a Ghost! Who You Gonna Call

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July 31, 2001, ... can cause ghosting if the rheological properties are not balanced. Too-low tack/viscosity can lead to increased ghosting. Also, the more transparent the ink, the more noticeable the ghost will be. Effective ...

Antimicrobial Additives and Coatings for Food Packaging

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May 31, 2001, ... nitrites, and low-molecular-weight alcohols have antimicrobial properties. Other materials include enzymes, preservatives, and sterilizing materials. Among these are peroxides, ozone, eugenol, nisin, and ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

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May 31, 2001, ... from 6 — 10 PM. The outdoor location will allow meeting with other conference attendees for food and fellowship while watching the setting sun in the popular San Diego climate. Cordatos noted that all ...

Water-Based Ink Adhesion and Web Temperature

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March 31, 2001, ... high acid number due to the large number of carboxylic acid sites and a relatively low molecular weight. Ammonium hydroxide, amines, and inorganic alkaline materials neutralize these acidic components ...

Products

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February 28, 2001, ... of shafts during core removal; cores of differing widths wound on the same shaft at the same web tensions; patented core alignment supplied by pneumatically raised and lowered ledges containing adjustable ...

Converting Industry News

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November 29, 2000, ... case. The CD media collective file is used for storing jewel cases, cartridges, and other thick media. Both have a hook attached that allows the file to hang on the special T-bars of the company's Grafi-System ...

Materials

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October 31, 2000, ... to resist water, oil, and chemicals. Co. says the high-definition, bright white surface allows for maximum image contrast, and the low abrasion quality prolongs printhead life to make both direct thermals ...

Flexography Comes of Age and Keeps on Growing

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August 31, 2000, ...  Water, Water Everywhere Water-based ink dominates corrugated, paper bags, paper products, preprinted and post-printed multiwall bags, and milk carton applications. Growth, although slow, is seen in ...

What Is the Role of Additives in Water-Based Inks?

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August 31, 2000, ... role in a water-based ink. Lubricants A typical ink formulation will contain lubricants that provide rub and mar resistance, as well as a low COF to the ink film. The level of these lubricants ...

Decorative Films Served by Multilayer Structure

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May 31, 2000, ... Films is licensed to produce the ALUphane film for Allied Converters only. In 1998 Barrier installed its first seven-layer blown film line on which it runs its multilayered films made with materials ...

The challenge of formulating FDA compliance.

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April 30, 1996, ... to a listing of allowable substances and any restrictions on using them. An excellent example to cite is regulation 21 CFR 176.170, Components of paper and paper-board in contact with aqueous and fatty ...

Business and education join forces, and everybody wins

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February 29, 1996, ... to work for relatively low wages has slowed to a trickle. And what this means to American manufacturers is that they must look elsewhere for skilled employees. Forward-thinking converting companies ...

Two-component adhesive system eliminates mixups

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June 30, 1995, Minneapolis-based CSD/WestPac Division solves unpredictable moisture-curing problems by switching to a two-component laminating adhesive that allows total Minneapolis-based CSD/WestPac Division solves ...

Company develops line of cost-saving packaging

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March 31, 1995, ...  growing demands for high-performance compression diaper bags. These bags, which are tightly sealed around the diapers, allow for a reduction in product size. This translates into savings in the areas o ...