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Breakin' Bounds in Barrier Films

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ... of oxygen and moisture — a foil-type barrier.” In addition, Marotta says, “In the last 12 months, there has been the advent of multi-functional, low-cost barrier films. This means not only can polypropylene ...

Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ... windows is moisture in the paper, a problem that doesn’t reveal itself until after a run is completed. Another contributing factor to pucker and warp can be the envelope window adhesive. National Adhesives ...

Antimicrobials: On the Fast Track

(Magazine)

July 31, 2004, ... that can produce chlorine dioxide when in contact with moisture can be incorporated into the film extrusion process to produce treated films that incorporate this antimicrobial product. Bernard Technologies ...

Roots & Realized Dreams

(Magazine)

July 30, 2004, ... of board stacks; moisture profile uniformity; uniformity of bond between the medium and the liners; and accuracy.” Though Burrows Paper's Franklin-based packaging division will continue to produce clamshells, ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... between moisture content and blistering in laboratory tests and package leaker rate data from packaging lines and recommends how to deal with the problem. Douglas E. Powell of Chevron Phillips Chemical ...

Materials

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... said to offer excellent durability plus resistance to abrasion and chemicals. Available in thicknesses of 0.015-0.030 in. Offering total light transmission of 70% and moisture absorption of 0.5% under ...

Curwood's EZ Peel Now Available in Clear and Foil Retortable Lid

(Archive)

June 22, 2004, ... The retortable EZ Peel lid withstands the retort process while maintaining superior moisture and barrier protection. The new lid allows customers an “easier peel” than competitive technologies, helping ...

New Materials for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... RI; 401/294-4511; torayfilms.com PCF-2 ultra-thin, metallized OPP film is said to provide exceptional moisture and oxygen barrier durability and improved economics over traditional foil. Company says ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... to sunlight, such as parking permits, inspection stickers, and decals. Poly-coated liner, said to be moisture-stable, prevents wrinkles and allows smooth application. The UV additive reduces fading of ...

Tracking Wrinkles: Part I

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, ... errors in the web on perfectly aligned and cylindrical rollers will create tracking wrinkles. Web angle errors are created by web width expansion effects, usually due to heat, moisture, or tension changes. ...

Using a Chemical Primer for High Bonds & Low Oxygen Transmission

(Magazine)

April 30, 2004, ... coating requires thorough drying. Residual moisture will compromise the adhesion to the substrate and oxygen barrier performance. Variables including line speed, oven temperature, web temperature, oven ...

Unique Issues of Laminating Inks

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... quality graphics with functional packaging characteristics. Moisture and oxygen barrier plus package protection could be designed into the construction. Laminating inks suitable for these structures ...

Getting Better with Time

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... use.” Signet says converters must ask: “Will a water-based product meet the end-user's need for graphic quality, durability, moisture resistance, chemical resistance, imprintability, and fade resistance?” ...

Brady Adds Brandon To the Fold

(Magazine)

March 31, 2004, ... film, and filters for hard disk drives; thermal-formed parts for protecting electronic components in automobiles from moisture, dirt, and debris; and other speciality die-cut parts for the electronics, ...

Bio Break Down

(Flexpack)

March 30, 2004, ... First, high heat, moisture, or UV exposure most often causes the degradation of a degradable product, whereas microorganisms degrade a biodegradable product. Second, degradable products tend to take longer ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... supplies die-cut products that include adhesives, film, and filters for hard disk drives; thermal-formed parts for protecting electronic components in automobiles from moisture, dirt, and debris; and other ...

Patent Pending

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2004, ... and a buried layer of PET to produce a structure that yields excellent oxygen and moisture properties. The use of frangible sealant technology is the backbone of the DelPouch concept as it allows Cardinal ...

Less Coating, More Control

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... moisture control, plus fully automatic width setting for all components, including the dryer nozzles,” says Pagendarm. “Control” often is synonymous with automation, and Pagendarm lists automatic roll ...

Converted Flexible Packaging Demand to Expand and Reach 6.8 Billion lbs. in 2008

(Flexpack)

February 23, 2004, ... spurring innovations in such areas as laminated packaging." Adds the firm, "Foils will maintain important niche applications where light, moisture, and other barrier properties are mandated, along with ...

Totally Rockin' Metal

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, ... required a one less film layer. The film affords moisture protection and serves at the same time as the substrate for the decorative glossy layer. A contributory feature to the success of this solution ...