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DuPont Awards Recognize Packaging Innovation

(News Eclips)

May 29, 2008, ... recycling. A new thermal process for packaging graphics that eliminates the use of solvents, contributing to clean manufacturing. Full details are available at: http://www2.dupont.com/Packaging/en_US/news_events/20th_dupont_packaging_awards_winners.html ...

The Flexo Process: Be Careful

(Flexography)

April 30, 2008, ... of stronger inks require the use of slower evaporating solvents to avoid drying in the anilox and on the plate after impression. Roto and litho print from a plane surface, whereas in flexo printing ...

Drying Part 3: Paste Inks

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

March 31, 2008, ... petroleum solvents, absorption into the substrate, and oxidation polymerization of the drying oils in the ink. Quick setting occurs by absorption almost immediately, and the press sheets can be stacked ...

Conference Makes Green the Goal

(Green Converting)

March 31, 2008, ... within nine months and to have final regs in place by June 2009. The event included a tabletop exhibition; breakout sessions on inks and solvents, carbon footprint calculations, and HR issues; and a ...

How To Choose the Best Adhesive System

(Archive)

March 25, 2008, ... as UV and EB curing has offered some advances in this field. As the cost of oil continues to climb, even more research likely will be justified in order to eliminate the rising costs of solvents. However, ...

Environmental Honors

(Green Converting)

February 29, 2008, ... UniQure inks, a new-generation, energy-curable ink technology developed specifically for the process. The inks contain no alcohols, organic solvents, or volatile compounds other than water. Since ink trapping ...

One Step Ahead

(Label/Tape)

February 29, 2008, ... see customers requesting (or, in some cases, mandating) their printing suppliers move toward a sustainable way of doing business. Recycling paper waste, using water-based inks, reducing solvents, and offering ...

February Products

(Magazine)

January 31, 2008, ... off easily, leaves no residues, and can be used in parts washers and pressure washing systems. Water-based cleaner is biodegradable, contains no acids, abrasives, or petroleum solvents, and is said to ...

Solvent-Free Lidding Films

(Archive)

January 06, 2008, ... which does not required organic solvents. NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Environmentally friendly, FDA-compliant, heat-sealable LumiLid lidding films for frozen and refrigerated foods applications are manufactured ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter: New Products

(Narrow Web)

December 31, 2007, ... smudging, scratching, moisture, chemicals, and solvents. Polyester release liner offers excellent clarity and surface smoothness, says company, as well as an excellent die-cutting base. FLEXcon | 508-885-8300 ...

The 7 Deadly (Converting) Sins

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... When a packaging end use changes, make sure the pigments are up to the job. Humidity Effects Ink suppliers can advise on appropriate solvents for use in summer conditions. However, attention to chill ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... double-sided acrylic adhesive tape from CS Hyde Co. is said to offer a secure bonding result under high-temperature conditions as well as good resistance to solvents, chemicals, UV, and heat. Reportedly, ...

PFFC Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities Directory

(Magazine)

November 30, 2007, ... range of thicknesses: 1200 micron; dryer type: single-side impingement, IR; 2 zones; dryer capacity: 12 ft; solvents: water, flammable, organic Coating Techniques | gravure, reverse roll, rod, slot die ...

WHAT'S NE

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... Spartanics, Modern Arts, and Technicote. Machinery, Accessories, Services Recover Solvents with Safety The RotoMAX solvent recovery system is offered in six sizes, with an output from 10-300 gal/hr, ...

Mix & Match

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... a minimum of three hours to get even “marginally” ready for press and as long as 24 hours to extract all the solvents and fully harden. “A lot of printers have looked at the digital plate costs over the ...

5 Steps to Green

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... and vegetable-based inks when printing (save that of heatset web offset), low-VOC and water-miscible solvents for blanket washes, computer-to-plate (CTP) or direct imaging (DI) technologies, digital printing ...

Going Thin

(Slit)

June 29, 2007, ... to be affected by heat/moisture and solvents. Thin materials also are more demanding in terms of mechanical maintenance. Thicker materials are unfazed by the grooves on a roller or slight roller misalignment, ...

What's Ne

(Magazine)

March 31, 2007, ... stainless steel shaft collars and couplings is for applications requiring exposure to harsh chemicals, solvents, detergents, and water. SST collars and couplings are in stock in set-screw, one-piece, and ...

The Wow Factor

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2007, ... eliminate odors and retained solvents while using more renewable resources. C&H Packaging Co., Merrill, WI, earned a Gold Award for Environmental Achievement for converting this package.  ...

A Look Ahead: Sustainability and Other Hot Topics

(Archive)

January 30, 2007, ... need for petroleum-based solvents, such as ethyl acetate, MEK [methyl ethyl ketone], IPA [isopropyl alcohol], and toluene. Converting to 100% solventless adhesives typically requires an investment in new ...