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Materials

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... 574/259-3787; 800/348-7191; decochem.com Super opaque white UV flexo inks, designated 7969, are said to be pinhole-free, have low viscosity, and adhere to many films. Solvent-resistant inks cure to 600 ...

Migration of Fluorescent Whitening Agents from Food Packaging Made from Recycled Paper

(Magazine)

February 28, 2004, ... are either not present in the proposed packaging or will not migrate above the defined threshold levels. FDA guidelines recommend the use of food-simulating solvents (FSS) to generate the data on migration. ...

Coating and Laminating: At the Heart of the Packaging Industry

(Magazine)

January 31, 2004, ... the adhesion values of the solvent-based adhesives historically preferred for high-performance applications. Release liners, both paper and film, and their silicone release coatings must perform to even ...

Converters' Wish Lists: Part I

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... that supplier's various offerings. By comparing the composition of adhesive solvent systems, bond values in typical constructions, and similar information, converters can make educated guesses when beginning ...

Materials

(Magazine)

January 30, 2004, ... MA; 888/571-8558; bostikfindley-us.com The 400 Series film adhesives are solvent-cast from specialty nylon polyamide resins said to provide superior adhesion to a wide variety of substrates. Suited for ...

CMYK=RGB - The Digital Color Revolution

(Technical Reports)

January 30, 2004, ... the better the ink coverage. For example, if I want to print Pantone 286 blue (solvent ink), I would need to drop down to, say, a 360 lpi @ 5.0 bcm to hit the density from one coat of ink. Stop right ...

Omet Celebrates 40 Years

(Magazine)

November 30, 2003, ... for quick changeovers (PFFC witnessed a complete changeover in just under 5 min) and can use UV, water-based, or solvent-based inks with a combination also possible of hot air, UV, or IR drying units. ...

Sniffing Out the Sources of Packaging Odors

(Materials)

November 29, 2003, ... Combinations of these materials and processes can lead to unwanted odors. The source of an odor is not always obvious. Retained solvents still are the primary source of odors in packaging products. ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... S.p.A held an open house recently to demonstrate its latest high-speed laminator technology. The Duplex Combi with horizontal drying system was tested during the event using both solvent-based and solvent-free ...

The Bold & The Beautiful

(Tapes)

September 30, 2003, ... and are rotogravure printed at 600 fpm using solvent-based inks on metallized paper. The background suggests the freshness of the beer and the fine detail in Leinenkugel's logo, and the “beer” plaque ...

Meeting the Need

(Materials)

September 30, 2003, ... The print-receptive and thermally stabilized PET film reportedly provides a high degree of adhesion to both UV and solvent-based hardcoats and graphic inks and is said to have a superior scratch- and chemical-resistant ...

Foil Converter Changes Course

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... Infinity gearless press is scheduled to be onstream this year. Lamination is accomplished with two Nordmeccanica and two DCM laminators. Solvent, aqueous, and solventless laminates are manufactured.  ...

Solving the Problem of Silicone Transfer

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... with the printing inks, causing either complete print voids on part of the substrate's surface or improper ink bonds. While screen printing and solvent-based ink jet are sufficiently robust to cope with ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ... solventless model also purchased from Nordmeccanica), and three slitters. Supplier Information: Nordmeccanica NA, Edgewood, NY; 631/242-9898; nordmeccanica.com Tandem Coating Line Finds a Home Down ...

Materials

(Materials)

August 31, 2003, ...  StratFX CFS film is said to provide a durable, hard surface resistant to scratching, abrasions, and solvents. Available in gloss and anti-glare versions, films are designed to offer high clarity and toughness ...

Amberley Adhesive Labels Invests in RK Print Coat FlexiProof 100

(News | New Products)

July 31, 2003, ... solvent, or UV flexographic inks as well as to undertake accurate quality control and printability tests." HERTFORDSHIRE, U.K.—RK Print Coat Instruments reports it has supplied U.K. label producer Amberley ...

Materials

(Materials)

July 31, 2003, ... Haas Co., Philadelphia, PA; 215/592-3000; rohmhaas.com Adcote 812 solvent-based laminating adhesive is FDA-compliant for high-temperature applications, including retort, and can be used on existing equipment. ...

What's Ahead for Industrial Ink Jet

(Office Products)

July 31, 2003, ... today they remain niche products due to printing speed constraints. Q: What types of inks are available today for industrial ink jet printing systems? A: Just about all — water-, oil- and solvent-based ...

RadTech Pursues FDA Clearance for UV/EB Food Packaging

(News | New Products)

July 20, 2003, ... and already wide use of UV and EB in the package converting industry is driving this initiative. While thermally cured solvent and water-borne systems have been used by the food packaging industry for ...

An Innovative Approach to Coloring Adhesives & Coatings

(Materials)

June 30, 2003, ... low that they do not change any properties. These precursors are concentrates or additives that dissolve in a material supplied as a solution in a solvent. The user applies the coating or adhesive with ...