Search

Biodegradable Polymers Report

(Archive)

May 27, 2006, ... are analyzed in this report: polylactic acid (PLA); starch-based polymers; synthetic biodegradable polymers such as aromatic aliphatic co-polyesters; and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). The report analyzes ...

ECRM Acquires Esko Product Line

(Archive)

May 03, 2006, ECRM has closed on an agreement with Esko Production A/S to acquire the assets and intellectual property of Esko's polyester computer-to-plate (CTP) line. PRESS RELEASE TEWKSBURY, MA—ECRM has closed ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

April 29, 2006, ... is quite promising. Testing to date indicates that the impact of low voltage and an EB dose of 20-30 kGy on various plastic substrates such as polyester, polyethylene, nylon, etc. used in flexible packaging ...

Ready to Roll

(Magazine)

April 29, 2006, ... Polyester/foil/heat-seal coated PE is engineered to heat seal to thermoformed trays made from a variety of materials including Barex acrylonitrile, APET, CPET, HDPE, PVC, and PP. Features 75-ga polyester ...

A Bunch of Hot Air

(Magazine)

April 29, 2006, ... senior research fellow and was DuPont's corporate polyester film technology steward. Steinberg has extensive experience with the manufactur and coating of polyester and similar films. Current technical ...

New Products

(Magazine)

April 29, 2006, ...  Combination Dryer for Coatings Radiant Energy Systems, Hawthorne, NJ; 800/486-7786; radiantenergy.com Combination oven is for drying water-based food coating on polyester carrier films. Dryer ...

Narrow Web Reporter Clips and New Products

(Magazine)

April 29, 2006, ... Assoc., Stoughton, MA, for an attractive, lightweight, money-saving retail store display unit that utilizes a polyester label in place of an aluminum plate. RFID Expo Draws a Crowd By Nsenga Byrd ...

Ready to Serve

(Magazine)

April 26, 2006, ... include polyester film from DuPont and paper supplied by International Paper. Expanding Opportunities To accommodate the three coating lines, 3 Sigma added 45,000 sq ft to its facility and has budgeted ...

Puttin' On the Ritz

(Magazine)

March 30, 2006, ... polyester incorporating demetallized Camcrisp susceptor technology manufactured by Amcor Flexibles-Camvac, Thetford, UK. Attached to the base is a 20-pt sleeve, with a die-cut handhold, composed of CC1S ...

DuPont and Ominflex Finalize Sales Agreement

(Archive)

March 11, 2006, ... yet breathable layer of film. The film is recyclable if used with 100% polyester fabrics. It is an ideal product for a range of applications, including surgical gowns. For more information, visit usa.dupont.com. ...

Omniflex Expands into Asia, Open Sales Offices

(Archive)

February 28, 2006, ... significant business in Asia for its polyurethane, copolyester, and ether-amide waterproof-breathable barrier films. Opening sales offices in the region will allow the company to provide increased service ...

Cut With Glass

(Magazine)

February 27, 2006, ... in many locations around the world. In general, the films are manufactured from polymers such as polyester, polyamide (nylon), and polyolefins such as high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. Polyolefin ...

A Communication of the PLACE div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

February 27, 2006, ... barrier values indicate that very low transmission rates are possible for metallized OPP and OPET (oriented polypropylene and polyester, respectively). Extrusion laminating influences overall barrier population ...

RFID Suppliers

(Archive)

February 26, 2006, ... and services to industrial and construction market customers. Contact Information: 3333 Old Wilton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 770/751-4842; siemens.com/fas SKC Films Provides Skyrol brand of polyester ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

January 30, 2006, ... Lush and Dante Ferrari, Celplast Metallized Products, Ltd. APPLICATION: This paper discusses the development of a superior barrier metallized polyester film that will allow converters to meet high barrier ...

Take Control

(Magazine)

January 30, 2006, ... of 11 layers of polyester film with woven fabric, laminated with five layers of adhesive. Its combined thickness was a little more than one mil. We made it in two passes through the laminator, and then ...

Trends & Technical Solutions

(Archive)

December 30, 2005, ... temperature, compared with paper. This is particularly true of polyolefin films. Polyester films are somewhat more robust physically and are less difficult to handle as a web. It is advisable to measure ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

December 30, 2005, ... understood once the films have been laminated to oriented substrates including primarily polypropylene (OPP) or oriented polyester (PET). Oriented substrates such as OPP and PET demonstrate orders of magnitude ...

The Secret Strain

(Magazine)

December 30, 2005, ... because it’s not easy to measure. There is no dial on the converting machine that says “strain.” Strain is often so small it seems insignificant. Typical strain in a tensioned polyester or paper web may ...

New Products

(Magazine)

December 30, 2005, ... constructed with blue silicone adhesive on a polyester film backing that has a specialized release coating on the backside to allow adhesive to release at splice area. Tapes provide splices that do not ...