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A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

July 30, 2005, Calcium carbonates for polyolefin extrusion coating applications, rheology of glass-fiber-filled polypropylene melts, non-invasive oxygen measurement using fluorescence technology and its implacation for ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2005, ... differences between flame burner technologies and their effectiveness. Flame treatment was initially developed in the 1950s to improve the surface adhesion properties of polyolefin films. Flame treatment ...

Reclying Plastic Materials

(Archive)

June 20, 2005, ... practical solutions for recycling industry and product manufacturers. The major emphasis is given to polyolefins, polyethylene terephthalate, PVC, and rubber. Materials concerned include films, bottles,packing ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... Hirata, Basell Polyolefins Application: The unique properties of polybutene-1 provide easy-opening seals used in the packaging industry. Peel performance depends on the degree of incompatibility between ...

Materials

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... paper and synthetic paper substrates. Can print on a variety of substrates, including coated paper, PE, PP, polyolefin, Kimdura, Valeron, Polyart, and Kromekote. Said to demonstrate excellent smear resistance ...

On the Move...

(Magazine)

December 30, 2004, ... the company's Silica Products, Polyolefin, Chemical Catalysts, and Separations businesses. Harper Corp. of America, Charlotte, NC, promotes Pat Brzyski to customer service technical supervisor and names ...

thePLACE

(Magazine)

October 30, 2004, ... of the presentation by Inge Roucourt, Johan De Clippeleir, and Spencer Hirata of Basell Polyolefins. WEB HANDLING Duane Smith of Black Clawson Conv. Mach. Inc. developed a session called “Flexible ...

Inks, Coatings, Compliance

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... polyolefin films (OPP/PE). These coatings must be continuous. Part 176 covers Indirect Food Additives used in paper and paperboard components. This part has many regulations, but only two are of interest ...

Materials

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... for the manufacture of flat screens. Transparent coextruded film is 100 microns thick and features a polyolefin base to protect flat screens against scratches and dirt during assembly, handling, storage, ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

July 30, 2004, ... assembly, bonding to EPDM rubbers, and for fabricating foam parts used in NVH applications, it is said to adhere well to low surface energy plastics, including untreated polyolefins. Adhesive reportedly ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... Packaging Technology” by Johan de Clippeleir and Spencer Hirata of Bassell Polyolefins. A session on “Medical Packaging” chaired by John S. Ozcomert of Amcor Flexibles Healthcare includes papers on “Seal ...

Binary Blends of EVA and Metallocene Catalyzed Ethylene-a-Olefin Copolymers & Their Film Properties

(Magazine)

June 29, 2004, ... of rheological properties, blends of EVA with a polyolefin plastomer made by a metallocene catalyst system display higher zero shear viscosity and higher melt elasticity compared with the pure components. ...

Proud & Proficient

(Flexpack)

April 29, 2004, ... in the then-emerging polyolefin technology, partnered with a Perúvian resident to introduce flexible packaging into the country. Prior to the 1960s, most flexible materials used domestically were imported. ...

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

(Materials)

January 30, 2004, ... to substrates such as polyolefin films usually requires a surface treatment. Polyolefins that have been treated to 42 dynes/cm or higher typically will show better ink adhesion. Corona as well as flame ...

Products

(Magazine)

November 29, 2003, ... for blown film dies can be shipped with new dies or retrofitted to existing dies. Polyolefin films produced on a blown film die with this system will have gauge variations between 2.5% and 3.5% within ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

November 29, 2003, ... Ziegler/Natta catalysts remain the dominant production technology for polyolefins, says the report, based on their significant cost benefits and reliable performance, especially for large-volume, low-cost ...

PLACE Recognizes Best Entries from Recent Conference

(The Place)

October 31, 2003, ... received the other award for his paper entitled “Discoloration Resistant Polyolefin Films.” Rory Wolf of Enercon Industries Corp. received the Best Session Award for developing the “Converter Spotlight” ...

Cast Film Lines for Barrier Films

(The Place)

October 31, 2003, ... both. Barrier films require that the individual barrier layers are not subject to any major variations. An infrared thickness gauge allows selective measurement to display and monitor polyolefins, polyamide, ...

Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, The most popular session at the 2003 TAPPI PLACE Conference and GLOBAL HOT MELT Symposium was the Converter Spotlight organized and chaired by Rory Wolf of Enercon Industries Corporation. The most popular ...

Producing Coextruded High Barrier Heat-Shrinkable Packaging Films

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, ... polyamide (PA). The structural resins are polyolefins. Tie layers are necessary when a barrier material does not adhere to a structural polymer. Process In the coextruded double bubble process, a polymer ...