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Water-Based Ink Adhesion and Web Temperature

(Magazine)

March 31, 2001, Unlike solvent-based inks where binders are dissolved in the ink solvents, water-based inks comprise several binders, none of which are soluble in water. Unlike solvent-based inks where binders are ...

Narrow Web New Products

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March 31, 2001, ... create on-demand, variably imaged p-s (pressure-sensitive) labels said to be impervious to harsh solvents and acidic or alkaline contaminants. Product incorporates a thin polyester film, overlaminated ...

International Converting Industry News

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February 28, 2001, ... with low and efficient use of solvents, and a unique, high-efficiency dryer system. Synthetic Paper Distribution Moves to Japan NIVELLES, BELGIUM—Arjo Wiggins Belgium has agreed to transfer its European ...

Wide vs Narrow Web FlexoIt's More Than Just the Widt

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February 28, 2001, ... hundred feet per minute. This difference in press speed has a major impact on the ink formulation composition. Wide web inks utilize faster drying solvents, and most jobs require very low solvent retention ...

Products

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February 28, 2001, ... Kurt J. Lesker Co., Maxson, Megtec, Moisture Register Products, New Era, Nordson, E.T. Oakes, Park Air, Radio Frequency, Slautterback, Spraymation, Superior Solvents, Testing Machines, and Texloc. Machinery, ...

Small Inspection Light Proves to Be a Shining Star

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February 28, 2001, ... customers like to hear that the packaging components are free of solvents, and that there is no retention of any odors in their products.” Fontaine continues, “We have high expectations regarding the ...

Modifying Adhesives for Superior Performance

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February 28, 2001, ... allows their solubility in many of the same solvents used in laminating adhesives. To demonstrate its effectiveness, chemists measured the softening point after curing a copolyester resin. The adhesive ...

Products

(Magazine)

February 28, 2001, ... seam that will not “flag” or “creep” during the labeling and shrinking processes. PSA Pellets Have No Solvents H.B. Fuller Co., St. Paul, MN; 651/236-3195; hbfuller.com Hot melt Propel™ PSA pellets ...

Odd Shape? Odd Substrate? You Might Try Pad Printing

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January 31, 2001, ... made out of silicone. The pad lifts away from the substrate and assumes its original shape. Step 5: Drying of the ink: Since the ink often is composed of slow solvents, solvent removal requires heat. ...

Converting Industry News

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November 30, 2000, ... interest to converters. Session 1A on Monday afternoon was devoted to Regulatory Updates. Richard Wright, Ashland Chemical, presented an overview concerning adhesives, chemicals, and solvents that included ...

Coating Operation Starts a Tradition of Growth

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November 30, 2000, ... on the use of the coating head, and the coater was ready for solvent-based coating applications by mid-May. "To be ready for solvents, you have to have all of your electrical [work] done. You have to ...

Materials

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October 31, 2000, ... and it is recommended for use in flexible film, paper packaging, and multiwall sack applications, as well as an inside coating on food cartons. Formulated with no VOCs or solvents. Metallized Paper ...

Pilot Coating Line Aids Both R&D and Production

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October 31, 2000, ... the state has issued allowing the use of solvent-based adhesives and coatings. MSC has been using solvents since its founding more than 20 years ago, and it wanted to continue the practice. Therefore, ...

Directory of Pilot Lines/Labs A-L

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October 31, 2000, ... snacks, industrial, furniture, laminates, tapes, tags and labels Services: Coating (adhesive, 100% solvents, solvent- and water-based, UV) laminating, priming, all to 51 in. Substrates: Film, foil, foam, ...

Converting Industry News

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September 30, 2000, ... the post-press category for its Renzmann Washing Systems. The Renzmann cleaning product line comprises spray, brush, and ultrasonic cleaning systems that can use solvents, water, or caustic as a cleaning ...

Common Causes of Blocking in Heat Seal CoatingsPart I

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September 30, 2000, ... conditions for those heat seal coatings that contain solvents or water are extremely critical to prevent blocking. Drying improperly is probably the most common cause of blocking. Many blocking difficulties, ...

What's New in Narrow We

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August 31, 2000, ... produce using solvents now can be completed in less than 1 hr, according to co. Plates are compatible with standard solvent- and water-based flexo printing inks. Anilox Roll Cleaner Includes Reclaim ...

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

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August 31, 2000, ... and additives. Colorants, resins, and solvents constitute about 95% of a typical ink formulation. Additives make up the balance of the ink formula. Let's take a closer look at these additives and their ...

Latest Gravure Technology Launches Converter into Fray

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April 30, 2000, ... Everyone has to pass through an air shower to get in and out. When you walk into the room, you don't smell any solvents whatsoever. Since 1993 we've been hooked up to a catalytic oxidizer that sucks out ...

FPA Winners Prove Again How to Do More with Less

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February 29, 2000, The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Washington, DC, presented its 1999 Top Packaging Awards to seven companies for flexible packages that broke The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Washington, ...