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Zip-Pak Sensus Selected for Cat Food Treats

(Bag Pouch)

December 07, 2016, ... and audible clicking noise when the zipper is opened or resealed. Made of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Sensus can be applied to virtually any type of flexible packaging regardless of pouch size, and ...

Cortec Offers Solution to Soil-Side Corrosion

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2016, ... can be placed on an AST’s high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liner and left to emit VpCIs below the tank surface. If an AST is already in service and needs protection, a CorroLogic Slurry is injected beneath ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... in the Select Solutions Removables Portfolio.     Clear Lam SealChoice PET Lidding Film SealChoice PET Lidding Films, SP705 and SP707, are designed to seal to APET (amorphous polyethylene terephthalate), ...

IHS Markit Announces Free Webcast

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2016, ... last approximately 30 minutes, is offered by Robin Waters, director, Plastics Planning & Analysis, HIS Markit, and includes the following topics: Global capacity and demand growth for polyethylene ...

DuPont Technology Aids Recycling

(Flexpack)

November 02, 2016, ... that has often proved to be unfeasible from a performance and cost-benefit perspective. According to company, mixed streams containing polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) are often difficult to ...

Uflex Pouch Machine Adds Shelf Life to Milk

(Bag Pouch)

October 09, 2016, ... milk in a pouch that is formed of a five-to-seven-layer extruded/blown polyethylene film with strong barrier properties including a black layer for UV protection. As a fully integrated packaging solution ...

Uflex Develops Melamine-Free BOPET

(Flexpack)

September 27, 2016, ... reason the company has developed Grade F-AMF, a melamine-free acrylic coated biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) clear transparent film. Reportedly, it is finding extensive use in conversion, ...

Dow Evercap Resin Caters to Aging Population

(Flexpack)

September 27, 2016, ... (HHS/Census Bureau). EVERCAP will help drive new market opportunities for polyethylene closures and fitments by addressing senior dexterity limitations through easier open and close functionality. To ensure ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... and shipping of electronic devices and for screen protection during consumer use. These low-migration silicone PSAs, and a high-performance silicone hard coating for use on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) ...

Updates from TAPPI, SPI & the Industry

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

August 01, 2016, ...  For example, Dow Chemical announced a new tubular reactor resin technology that produces polyethylene resins with a molecular weight distribution similar to traditional autoclave-produced low-density ...

Mactac Adhesives Use Solvent-Free Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

July 31, 2016, ... polycarbonate, most foams, high density polyethylene, and more. Company says the MP410 high-tack acrylic adhesive touts low levels of VOCs, migratory compounds, and residuals and delivers numerous benefits ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Self-Adhesive Graphic

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... conditions. Calendered vinyls come in two forms, polymeric and monomeric. Polymeric is a bit more stable than monomeric. Other filmic materials, such as polyethylenes and polyolefins, also are used to ...

Clear Lam Launches Lightweight Packaging Materials

(Bag Pouch)

July 05, 2016, ... that deliver convenience, portability, and maximize on-shelf merchandising. Highlighted at the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Assn. Expo in Houston, TX, June 5-7, Clear Lam introduced new flexible polyethylene ...

Dow Adds Barrier to Recycling Technology

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2016, ... Technology, said to enable the recyclability of polyethylene-based barrier packaging as part of existing grocery store drop-off recycling programs. Created through collaboration with the Sustainable ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, ...  Functions in Multilayers Applications Polyethylene (PE) Heat-sealable food contact layer Moisture barrier Can be combined with gas/aroma barriers (e.g., PA, EVOH) Breathable packaging ...

RKW Sweden Films Suited for Food Packaging

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2016, ... can be used as an aluminum-free wrap for butter, providing excellent barrier properties and improved tear resistance.  FPO is made from the polymers polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), to ...

Flexible Packaging | Mondi Jackson Invests to Maintain Innovation

(Bag Pouch)

May 09, 2016, ... Jackson extrudes much of its own polyethylene, the business is always on the lookout for trading partners of foils and films. “Our plants produce several million bags and pouches annually for some of ...

3M Announces Tapes for Splicing & Mounting

(News | New Products)

May 06, 2016, ... and reliable splitting mechanism and specially designed adhesive for a variety of surfaces—including polyethylene, polyester, and aluminum foil—enabling print managers to minimize breaks and achieve consistent ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 05, 2016, ... to a smooth surface polyethylene film as the adhesive must flow into the nooks and crannies to create a strong bond. Does the product have to stick immediately or will it have time to wet out on the surface ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... will show 3M Splittable Flying Splice Tape said to provide a smooth and reliable splitting mechanism and specially designed adhesive for a variety of surfaces, including polyethylene, polyester, and aluminum ...