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Foodservice Packaging Institute Reports Survey Results

(Flexpack)

July 13, 2014, Survey finds companies are optimistic about industry growth and many are planning expansion, but there are challenges ahead as well   FALLS CHURCH, VA | The Foodservice Packaging Institute has released ...

Coating Matters | Everything You Wanted to Know about Coating But Were Afraid to Ask

(Coating/Laminating)

June 17, 2014, ... substrate until the liquid is cured into a solid. This fluid-coated substrate provides some function that increases the value of the product above what the substrate would have been alone. The key area ...

DuPont Adds New Cyrel Plate

(News | New Products)

June 02, 2014, ... the Cyrel FAST DFUV flexographic printing plate designed for superior output when used with UV-curable inks. Reportedly, the plates can improve solid ink density, reduce waste, and save time and cost in ...

Coating Matters | Stop Defects Before They Start

(Coating/Laminating)

May 26, 2014, ... Theory needs to be combined with empirical evidence to develop a solid understanding of the coating process for your specific product. Computer models and simulations can reduce the empirical evidence ...

Energy Sciences Announces EB Flexo Ink

(News | New Products)

May 16, 2014, ... emissions 90%.  Inks provide 80 LPI (70 LCM) for higher resolution and tonal value, smooth ink laydown, reduction in graininess, and higher solid ink density (SID). Quality is said to be similar to ...

Release Liner | Global Suppliers Must Meet Local Needs

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2014, ... in the release liner business. Market data Corey Reardon, president and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates,  went on to provide his annual overview of current market characteristics. "Consolidation," ...

Show Preview | INFO*FLEX Offers Gold Mine of Solutions

(Trade Shows)

April 10, 2014, ... Sleeve Offset Press (VSOP) that has the ability to add flexo units for heavy solids or coatings and rotogravure stations for metallics. VSPO plates cost 80% less than flexo plates, making it an ideal technology ...

Coating Matters | Under Pressure: The Damage Stress Can Do in Fluid Coating

(Coating Matters)

March 24, 2014, ... the same operation. If the fluid cures and solidifies at a different rate than the substrate, then the fluid will be stressed at a different rate than the substrate. This shrinking of the fluid into solid ...

Z-Flute Boxes for Kitty Litter are Purr-fect

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2014, ... of metallized, reverse-printed PET laminated to heavyweight clay-coated solid unbleached sulfate (CCSUS) then Z-Flute reinforced with additional CCSUS paperboard for bulge and stacking strength. The largest ...

Coating Matters | I'm Done Coating...Now What

(Coating/Laminating)

February 17, 2014, ... with heated rollers can dry the web enough to solidify the product. Radiation—Usually radiative heat is not the method but the assistance for drying the fluid. UV curing Light energy can be utilized ...

Coating Matters | Intermittent Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 16, 2013, ... air at the fluid/solid interface in coating is critical to reducing defects. If the surface tension of the fluid and the surface energy of the substrate are not compatible, the start of the coating bead ...

DuPont Offers New Family of Flexo Plates

(News | New Products)

December 13, 2013, ... highest possible solid ink density from existing standard digital workflow. The first two entries in the new family of plates are Cyrel DSP (solvent) and Cyrel FAST/thermal (DFP), said to be suited to ...

EcoCortec Doubles Its Capacity

(Flexpack News)

November 12, 2013, ... based bio products. It is comprised of solid, proprietary technologies to produce biological waste treatment products that are used in thousands of applications and various industries throughout the world. ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 2

(Coating/Laminating)

November 11, 2013, ... and contributes to the removal of streak defects in the coated product. Streaks are caused when gels (solid particles) get stuck in the feed gap of the die and cannot escape. The rod intersects the roll ...

TLMI Names Environmental Winners

(Green Converting)

November 01, 2013, ... that have consistently demonstrated a commitment to progressive environmental practices across a range of areas including solid waste reduction, recycling, waste or energy recovery, the implementation ...

Release Liner | What’s Next?

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2013, ... viewpoint on sustainability and recyclability in beverage labeling. With more than 250 brands and 165 breweries in 70 countries, Heineken is the world’s third-largest beer brewer in an increasingly consolidated ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... Most importantly, the use of 100% solid adhesive eliminates the need for drying units, leading to increased production rates. HOT MELT PROCESS Depending on the sophistication of the chemical development ...

Show Preview | CPP EXPO and PRINT 13 Share a Stage

(Print)

August 07, 2013, ... is designed to attract those with an interest in wide format inkjet printing by offering a consolidated area to compare equipment. After touring the Inkjet Candy Store, attendees can move on to the manufacturers' ...

Show Preview | What’s Behind the Curtain at Labelexpo Europe 2013

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2013, ... with impactful solids, smoother highlights, and expanded color gamut. Full HD Flexo for Labels delivers enhanced print stability as well as a reduction of gear marks when using gear-driven presses. At ...

ROI for Fluid Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

July 28, 2013, ... means to work with the fluid within the current parameters of the process. Increasing % solids now becomes an option. Outside of the process cost considerations, there are some operational considerations ...