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Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, ... the actual breaking-down process. Degradable: Degradable plastics are oil-based and break down through chemical reactions, so they can degrade in an anaerobic (non-oxygenated) environment into water, ...

Sticking With It | Hot Melt PSA Primer

(Coating/Laminating)

March 26, 2018, ... soften the adhesive mass and improve surface tack. Antioxidants All of the formulation components discussed are subject to degradation from atmospheric oxygen. This severely limits the applications ...

MOCON Unit Tests Produce Packaging

(Controls)

January 25, 2017, The OX-TRAN 2/12 oxygen permeation instrument is said to help increase the shelf life of product packaging INNEAPOLIS, MN | MOCON, an international provider of instruments and services for testing, ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2015

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2015, ... North Kingstown, RI, launched Torayfan PWX5, a metallized BOPP film designed for use as a high-performance, inner moisture- and oxygen-barrier web in gas-flushed applications. One side of the film is vacuum-deposited ...

Tekni-Plex Launches Tri-Vin Liners for Wine Closures

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2015, ... “We designed the Tri-Vin liner to perform in the correct oxygen sensitivity range, allowing wine makers to cost-effectively maintain the drinkability window for consumers. Additionally, the structure is ...

Flexible Packaging | Coveris, Cryovac Big Winners at FPA Awards

(Flexpack)

March 03, 2015, ... ideal for applications requiring exceptional barrier and clarity. With oxygen and moisture barriers available down to 0.0008 cc/100in.2-24hrs, and 0.0008 g/100in.2-24 hrs respectively, the all-polyester ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... innovations in vacuum metallizing. The AIOx process produces clear film with a good water and oxygen barrier level and can be used for baked goods and microwaveable food where product visibility is required. ...

MOCON Changes Name of German Subsidiary

(Controls)

December 16, 2014, ... technical support throughout Europe. Its focus has been on MOCON permeation measurement systems for oxygen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide, and LIPPKE-branded package testing systems. MOCON GmbH will ...

Clear Lam Opens Co-Packing & Innovation Facility

(News | New Products)

November 21, 2014, ... is designed. This includes tests for strength and other physical properties, oxygen transmission rates, and optical properties of various packaging materials. Commercial applications for the PrimaPak ...

MOCON and Inspection Systems Establish Lab in Australia

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

April 28, 2013, ... We are pleased to announce the establishment of this new laboratory with its wide range of testing options.” Laboratory capabilities include oxygen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide permeation testing; ...

FlexoCenter Partner Chooses Cyrel DigiFlow

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2013, ... off when the standard digital dot is the preferred result. “DuPont Cyrel DigiFlow provides exposure in a controlled oxygen environment— the concept was proven successful several years ago with a product ...

MOCON’s System Tests Pharma Packaging

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

March 04, 2012, Non-invasive OpTech—02 system analyzes thermoformed blister packaging by using light to test the amount of oxygen present   MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MOCON announces new capability for its OpTech–O2 system. ...

Mocon Installs Permeation Units at High-Altitude Tibetan Lab

(Controls News)

January 10, 2011, Mocon, Inc. recently installed oxygen and water vapor permeation units in a Lhasa, Tibet, pharmaceutical testing laboratory. Located at 11,450 ft, the 2-mile+, above sea-level location, represents Mocon’s ...

You Get What You Pay For, Part 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 27, 2010, ... oxygen transmission rate and layer thicknesses measured. This is inadequate, as it is critical to know in real time whether the product you are making meets the agreed upon specifications. As far as ...

Roller Refurbishing: Replace or Refinish?

(Web Handling)

March 31, 2010, ... all the calculations of flow rate, BTU output and input, deflection, pressure testing, and roll balance. And the roll finish is certainly a specialty, whether plasma, high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF), ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ...  Circle 412 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Active Packaging Suited For Wet or Dry New addition to the Freshness Plus line of active packaging materials reportedly yields superior oxygen protection ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: June 200

(New Products)

May 31, 2009, ... solvent processing and, by eliminating oxygen between a laminated Thermal Imaging Layer and the plate, user can achieve flat-top dots and up to 300 line screens. Durable plates can be reused to minimize ...

NEW PRODUCT DIGEST - May 2009

(New Products)

April 30, 2009, ... increases in impact strength, elongation, oxygen and moisture barrier, and other properties, company says. Flat die system called a “layer multiplier” transforms a typical sandwich structure from a standard ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 200

(New Products)

March 31, 2009, ...  Circle 417 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Analyze Oxygen Optically The OpTech-O2 platinum oxygen analyzer uses optical fluorescence technology. The system's use of platinum fluorescent material, ...

Meeting the Sustainability Challenge Without Compromising Barrier Performance

(Archive)

January 28, 2009, ... independent of the base film gauge. This is proven in Figure 4, which shows oxygen transmission rate (OTR) and water vapor transmission rate [WVTR] values of three different polyethylene terephthalate ...