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Pack Expo | The Next Generation of Package Printing Solutions

(Trends/Management)

September 24, 2014, ... more common IML sheet –fed only printers. “Our lamination capabilities give us more options for creating labels that have UV-, oxygen-, and moisture-barrier properties, along with abrasion resistance. ...

AkzoNobel Coating Creates Compostable Paper Cup

(Coating/Laminating)

September 24, 2014, ... offer our customers a replacement for petroleum-based PE films." Made of up to 95% sustainable or renewable content, EvCote barrier coatings protect paper surfaces against water, grease, and moisture. ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 2

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2014, ... several disadvantages. One, there is no way to control the moisture profile across the web (a key variable process engineers want in SPC for label manufacturing) since all the holes in the tube are drilled ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... will feature the new Guardian OI based cross direction profiling system, which features a single frame with 12-in. touch screen profile display. The Guardian System can measure moisture, wet end water-based ...

Kapco Celebrates 40 Years of Business

(Coating/Laminating)

July 26, 2014, ... to ensure coat weight and correct moisture content. Kapco says the coater’s advanced capacities tie into its top coating capabilities, letting it supply coated products for almost all the digital print ...

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, Paper-based label manufacturers must produce a stable, flat product. This requires controlling moisture content in all layers of the final product to equilibrium. Coated or laminated paper processes ...

EcoCortec Partners in Marine Clean Project

(Materials)

June 23, 2014, ... in marine, natural soil and water environments, backyard composting systems, and municipal composting facilities. It is heat -and moisture-resistant, reportedly making it ideal for compostable bags and ...

Jindal Films Launches Three Films

(Materials)

June 09, 2014, ... stand-up display, high transparency for optimum visibility, and outstanding moisture barrier, while providing opportunities for downgauging compared to blown LLDPE or CPP alternatives. • Metallyte MM688 ...

Z-Flute Boxes for Kitty Litter are Purr-fect

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2014, ...  Graphic Packaging Intl.'s rendition of the Z-Flute kitty litter container claims to protect the interior product from oxygen and moisture, thus preventing it from clumping inside the package. For the ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ... collagen or cellulose, it is much cleaner and fewer harsh chemicals are needed to produce the sausage. The oxygen barrier and relatively high moisture barrier prolong shelf life, preserve flavor, and significantly ...

Microwaveable Package Brings Home the Bacon with Top Product of Year Award

(Metallizing)

March 09, 2013, ... The metallized material’s moisture and thermal properties allow Alpine to replace conventional 2-pc foil/bubble wrap systems or quilted fabrics with a 1-pc insulating shroud to permit shipping frozen and ...

What impact can temperature change have on a roll?

(Web Handling)

February 27, 2013, ... takes a paper roll to change moisture content. It is all about diffusivity. You can imagine a wound roll is like a Thermos or cooler. When you put hot coffee in your Thermos, how long does it take before ...

Readers Choice: Top 11 New Products of 2012

(Coatings)

January 01, 2013, ... packaging. Said to resist moisture and oxygen from penetrating a clear package structure, resulting in fresher and healthier food with improved shelf life. Company says technology has environmental benefits ...

Nordenia Introducing New VCI product

(Bag Pouch News)

August 29, 2012, ... NORDENIA VCI products do not present any health risks and are recyclable. Beyond that, the composite is characterized by its outstanding resistance to stretching and tearing. "The moisture-repellent outer ...

Henkel System Speeds Up Laminations

(Coating/Laminating)

May 30, 2012, ... The volume of air in the mix reduces the moisture content, cutting lengthy conditioning times to just a few hours while ensuring better bonding. The process decreases the moisture content over the bonding ...

Web Handling: Top 7 Causes of Wrinkles

(Web Handling)

October 09, 2011, ... and can even help you troubleshoot much of this over the phone. 5. Web Expansion Changes in web conditions such as increased temperature or moisture content are likely to cause variation in the web ...

How To Wind Defectless Hard, Round Rolls

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

June 29, 2011, ... coming into the winder needs to be consistent        o Basis weight and moisture variations need vary less than 5% across the web        o The winding operation cannot improve the web material • Incoming ...

Webinar on Steam Remoisturization for Paper-Based Labels

(Web Handling)

June 05, 2011, ... a stable, flat product. The speakers contend this requires controlling the moisture content in all layers of the final product to equilibrium. To do this, particularly in the current economy, label producers ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... C2S paper overprinted in four colors plus opaque white and topped with a UV coating on the front and back. Transfer metallizing is said to help the insert lay flat because it permits moisture loss and ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... back. Transfer metallizing is said to help the relatively lightweight insert lay flat because it permits moisture loss and gain on both sides of the sheet. Transfer metallizing achieves source reduction ...