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Focus on Crosslinking in Fluid Ink Systems

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May 31, 2002, ... resistance. Silanes: Another class of adhesive promoters are silanes, or more specifically, alkoxy silanes. These materials can be added to solvent- or water-based systems and chemically react with ...

Materials

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May 31, 2002, ... anti-misting additive for high-speed, thermal, solventless systems. This silicone additive is said to reduce misting levels significantly without impairing cure, abrasion resistance, or release performance. ...

FFTA Campaigns for Flexo

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May 31, 2002, ... unit. Eckart America, Painesville, OH, introduced Ultrastar FX-1803 and FX-1805, solvent-based metallic inks for flexible packaging and pressure-sensitive labels. The inks are said to deliver optical ...

FPA Urgent Request for Input for Proposed EPA Revision

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May 30, 2002, ... systems Coating-Line and Coating-Line Parts Cleaning Solvent and Coating Storage Wastewater Draft Rule Language for the MON/MCN The applicability section of these rules would state that: Surface ...

RadTech 2002 Yields High Performance

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May 05, 2002, ... packed the meeting ballroom in which it was held (see CIBA photo below). Though UV/EB technology still doesn't enjoy the widespread use of more traditional processes (for instance solvent- and/or water-based ...

PLGA Annual Conference News

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April 30, 2002, Fifth Conference Proves PLGA Growing Up Quickly Fifth Conference Proves PLGA Growing Up Quickly CLEARWATER, FL — The young Packaging & Label Gravure Assn. continues to grow, as evidenced by the group's ...

Reporter Clips

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April 30, 2002, ...  CAMBRIDGE, U.K.—Xaar plc, an ink jet development co., and Hilord Chemical Corp., Hauppaug, NY, a solvent-based electrostatic/piezo ink jet inks OEM, have announced an ink partnership agreement. Under ...

Diving into Pouches

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April 30, 2002, ... supplies a range of value-added products to its customers, including lamination (using solventless adhesives), coating applications, shrink sleeves, plastic labels, windle, and draw tape bags. A Long ...

Need New Equipment or Accessories? NPD Is the Place to Look

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April 30, 2002, ... ei3 Corp., Elite Cameron., F&K, Graymills, Industry Tech, Ion Industrial, Mamata, Maxson, Nireco, Novaflow, Pearl, Raytek, Reifenhäuser, Rohm and Haas, Simco, Stanford, Vertec BioSolvents, Warner Electric, ...

Products

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March 31, 2002, ... Italy; +39 0523 596411; nordmeccanica.com The World Mixer, said to be a revolution in meter mixing technology for two-component, solvent-free adhesives, is now available in the US. Unit is based on gear ...

Converting Industry News

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January 31, 2002, ... supplier of flexo presses, solventless laminators, slitters, and an array of ancillary equipment. Kidder will continue to service its markets, providing custom press solutions to paper, film, and paperboard ...

Overcoats Offer Protection (and You Don't Have to Button Up

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January 31, 2002, ... Overcoats could be curing or noncuring. The curing variety generally offered improved properties. Initially, overcoats were available as solutions of volatile organic solvents such as toluene, methyl ...

Reclosability & Flex-Packs

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January 31, 2002, ... peel. Adhesives used for p-s applications often include both solvent- and emulsion-type acrylics; hot melts; and two-component reseal systems. Solvent acrylics are generally preferred because of their ...

Valmet Tech Center to Open for Converters Worldwide

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January 13, 2002, ... with 20 minutes maximum required for an eight-color job changeover. The Rotomec EG 400-1 flexo press will run both solvent- and water-based inks, with a 1,700-mm-dia, water-cooled CI drum. The press ...

Dealing with Ink Adhesion on High-Slip Films

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December 31, 2001, ... solvents can be added to the ink to dissolve the boundary layer. Whether this can be done effectively depends on the type and concentration of the slip additive. The higher the slip concentration, the ...

Perhaps It's Time to Redefine Packaging Odor Spec

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November 30, 2001, ... may involve the use of various inks, coatings, and adhesives. These materials inherently contain odorous solvents, which are the primary cause of undesirable odors in packaging products. Traditionally, ...

Polymers / Laminations / Adhesives / Coatings / Extrusions

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October 31, 2001, ... of aluminum foil in packages, future of paper in flexible packaging, influence of imported packaging materials, and the use of solvent vs. aqueous inks. Next Conference The next conference for the ...

A Brief Chemistry Lesson On Printing Ink Pigments

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October 31, 2001, ... these colorants is their solubility. Pigments used in printing inks are colorants that are insoluble in water and most solvents. For instance, copper phthalocyanine blue is the primary blue colorant used ...

Crosslinking Agents Can Improve Physical Properties

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September 30, 2001, ... can hydrolyze with water, reducing their reactivity. This chemistry provides high adhesion to glass surfaces. Use of siloxane crosslinkers in solvent-based systems must be formulated carefully to prevent ...

Many New Players Join India's Flex-Pack Boo

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September 30, 2001, ... more than 3,000 tons/annum. The plant utilizes an eight-color rotogravure press from Japan, as well as a solventless laminator and a high-speed slitter/rewinder, both from Schiavi. Export markets include ...