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September 30, 2002, ... or bottom coding. Matte Topcoated PE Film Offers Versatile Printability FLEXcon Co., Spencer, MA; 508/885-8200; flexcon.com COMPUcal EXCEL 21440 matte, topcoated, 2.0-mil, white polyester film is ...

Pet Food Packaging Is Big Business Worldwide

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May 31, 2002, ... of the paper and thus of the finished bag. This substrate is then coated on the front side to ensure a high level of printability. The paper is chemically treated to achieve grease resistance. Moreover, ...

Reporter Clips

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April 30, 2002, ... formulated HDPE said to have the strength of PE and the printability of synthetic paper. Advantages, Sony notes, include good resistance to chemicals, oils, and greases; good tear resistance and weather ...

IP Paperboard Replaces Plastic in Medical Device

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March 31, 2002, ... A proprietary coating technology is said to give Everest board superior printability, smoothness, and brightness while maintaining excellent stiffness and convertability. IP also played an important role ...

Products

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March 31, 2002, ... Printability Sun Chemical, Northlake, IL; 708/562-0550; sunchemicalink.com UltraPET solvent-based laminating ink reportedly offers excellent printability and high bond strength for use on treated PET ...

Materials

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February 28, 2002, ...  Fasson® laser fluorescent papers reportedly permit high run speeds, excellent performance, and extended market reach. The smooth, coated papers result in excellent laser printability and layflat performance, ...

VOC-Compliant Inks: What State Are They In?

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September 30, 2001, ... press speeds or printability of films is needed to jumpstart water-based technology applications. Quality demands are driving flexo gains. Use of high-viscosity UV flexographic inks has provided quality ...

The Miracle of Coextrusion Makes Believers of Many

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August 31, 2001, ... appearance and printability. While the container in this example involves coextrusion of only two layers, many layers are possible. A good example of three layers would be a blow molded container for ...

New Product Digest

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August 31, 2001, ... exceptional printability, co. reports. Can be used in label trials or prototype products. Available in matte #75589 and gloss #75597. REWIND SHAFT DESIGNED FOR LOW TENSION John Dusenbery Co., Randolph, ...

Materials

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June 30, 2001, ... while maintaining excellent thermal transfer printability and durability as well as UL- and CSA-compliance. Resins Deliver Unique Property Mix Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., Houston, TX; 800/231-1212 ...

SUBSTRATES REPORT: From Resins to Finished Product - Conformability, Durability, Affordability

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June 30, 2001, ... good printability, die-cuttability, and overall clarity, making it an economical alternative to polyester, especially in the packaging arena. Today, as the glass bottle market continues to evolve, more ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

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May 31, 2001, ... coating Low COF and high polarity Printability Deadfold, twist, and crimp Improved folding and sealing Low temperature heat seal Stronger seals at lower temperatures Barrier properties  ...

Atmospheric Plasma: The New Functional Treatment for Films

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January 31, 2001, ... of polymer films and other substrates such as foils, papers, etc. This treatment increases the surface energy of the substrates that in turn improves the wettability, printability, and adhesion on these ...

The Formation of ''Microfoam'' in Water-Based Flexo Ink

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October 31, 2000, ... to be cleared. Problems encountered by these early users of water-based inks included slow drying rates, poor ink printability, low gloss, variable adhesion, pH instability, and, of course, foaming. ...

Customer Satisfaction Begins and Ends with Quality

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September 30, 2000, ... cartons and the custom, multicolor specialty cartons CPP supplies, quality means consistently high strength and maximum printability. For its more than 450 customers located throughout the Midwest, CPP ...

Converting Industry News

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August 31, 2000, ... solvent-polished, cut, cemented, drilled, or decorated without difficulty. Because of its printability, it is said to be well-suited for cards and other lithographic applications. Visit Eastman Chemical ...

What Is the Role of Additives in Water-Based Inks?

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August 31, 2000, ... formula to optimize ink lubricity. Surfactants Additives in the form of surfactants are used frequently to improve ink printability. Such surfactants lower the ink surface tension and provide ...

Materials and Products for the Converting Industry

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August 31, 2000, ... and offers a new topcoating said to improve printability. Durable enough for most outdoor applications, film is called ideal for long-term promotions. It is heat-sealable and waterproof as well as resistant ...

Label Converter's Business Is Prime Labels & Prid

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August 30, 2000, ... with the technical expertise of its suppliers, who in turn count on Premiere to test new materials (i.e., the printability of face-stocks) under true pressroom conditions. This reciprocal R&D arrangement ...

Press Adds Flexibility of Film to Paper Operation

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June 30, 2000, ... with an Enercon corona treater to enhance printability on even the thinnest webs, says Decker. He adds that a dual-camera web inspection system from TruColor Video Systems monitors print quality at ...