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Taking the "magic" and the mystery out of treatin

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... the web passes through the magical-looking apparatus known as a treater. David J. Bentley Jr. is a recognized industry expert in polymers, laminations, and coatings, with more than 30 years of experience ...

Taking the measure of surface treatment is a learning process

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... could include impurities on the polymer surface itself, or, in the case of dyne pens, on the surface of the pen tip from a previous test. Surfactants incorporated with certain polymers to change their ...

Aqueous adhesive systems: giving credit where it is due.

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July 31, 1996, ... packaging laminations have existed for about 20 years. The first products were acrylic copolymers with a pressure-sensitive nature. Their performance allowed use only for low-demand applications such as ...

Modified Atmosphere Packaging shows potential for growth

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June 30, 1996, ... from four basic polymers, namely polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene. There are three main types of retail MP formats: * the semi-rigid tray, mainly used for packaging meats; ...

In-mold labels: film is today's hot development

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June 30, 1996, As recently as 15 years ago, in-mold labeling was not a common technology. A desire to reduce costs was the motive for its development. A successful combination As recently as 15 years ago, in-mold labeling ...

Coextrusion: making the equipment fit the need

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June 30, 1996, ... advanced design for streamlined flow of polymers. The company recently patented a low-pressure spiral die that can be changed to a spider pin without spirals. This allows the die to process heat-sensitive ...

Handling hazardous materials: are you up to date?

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May 31, 1996, ... changed yet, now is the time to start. David J. Bentley Jr. is a recognized industry expert in polymers, laminations, and coatings with more than 30 years of experience in R&D and technical service. ...

The challenge of formulating FDA compliance.

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April 30, 1996, ... foods. This regulation contains multiple pages of columns for "List of substances, and "Limitations." In the column for substances, there are designations for polymers, plasticizers, and various other ingredients ...

Plate advances bring flexo closer to offset

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April 30, 1996, ... typically, what printers require to get higher levels of reproduction is a tape featuring a high dynamic resiliency. "The photopolymers used to make flexographic printing plates today result in harder ...

Pay attention to flash points, and you won't get burne

(Magazine)

March 31, 1996, ... make through modification or addition of ingredients. David J. Bentley Jr. is a recognized industry expert in polymers, laminations, and coatings with more than 30 years of experience in R&D and technical ...

For adhesives or coatings, ask the right questions

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February 29, 1996, ... happy to welcome David J. Bentley Jr. to our pages as a contributing editor. His column on polymers, laminations, and coatings will appear every month. Dave has a degree in chemical engineering from the ...

Packaging films edible, water soluble

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February 28, 1995, ... films are available from Chris Craft Industrial Products, South Holland, IL. The Monosol LXP-1832 films are cold-water soluble and made from completely edible cellulose polymers. They can be converted ...

CALENDAR TEMP

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December 31, 1994, ... by Graphics Arts Technical Foundation, Pittsburg (Sewickley), PA (412/741-6860 ext. 310; www.gain.net). Aug. 26–30: Polymers, Laminations, & Coatings Conference, Sponsored by TAPPI, Sheraton San Diego ...