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Coating and Laminating Special Report

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February 28, 2002, ... labeling operation.   Heavier gauges of polyester, e.g., 127 micron, are used in medical and graphic arts applications. The stiffness of the polyester film is a benefit in both end-use segments, and the ...

Materials

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January 30, 2002, ... Custom Film Div., Atlanta, GA; 770/988-1666; customfilm.com Packaging Film-Clarity, Hi OTR (AP2042) is a 300-plus film said to have good puncture resistance, stiffness, and strength characteristics for ...

Folding Carton Outlook Favorable: Study Says US Will Want More Non-Flexible Food Containers

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January 27, 2002, ... due to its strength, stiffness, and competitive-pricing structure as well as its favorable environmental profile. Improved graphic capabilities and stronger moisture barriers also will aid growth. However, ...

Control of Adhesion and Removal of Heat Sealable Tops on Polymer Containers

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December 31, 2001, ... This is also true for peelable seals. The location of layers in a multi-layer film plays an important role in deciding film stiffness and eventually peel strength since the peeling process starts with ...

Reporter Clips

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October 31, 2001, ... best possible speeds and with the best possible end results. A film release liner was chosen to ease automatic dispensing, while a PP facestock offers greater stiffness than standard PE films, the company ...

The Miracle of Coextrusion Makes Believers of Many

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August 31, 2001, ... coextruded film similar to the blow molded bottle mentioned above, an inner film layer might provide certain barrier properties. The middle layer of polymer could provide the necessary strength or stiffness ...

New Product Digest

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August 31, 2001, ... rolls up to 80 in. wide or slit to customer specifications. FILM OFFERS STIFFNESS, CLARITY, & GLOSS New England Extrusion, Turners Falls, MA; 413/863-3171; 800/537-3180 Inflex™ M0466 film reportedly ...

Materials

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June 30, 2001, ...  Marlex D449 mHDPE resins are said to offer high-density stiffness, as well as exceptional clarity and blocking resistance. Resins reportedly deliver exceptional gloss and premium optics and process at ...

Products

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May 31, 2001, New products from: Adwest Technologies, Air Preheater Co., Anguil, Anver Corp., Apex, Ashe Converting Equipment, Ausquip, C.A. Litzler Co., Cloeren, Converter Accessory Corp., Daetwyler, Dec-E-Tech, DFE, ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

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May 31, 2001, ... of Packaging Laboratory Materials will address the bending stiffness of thin films and laminates through a combined experimental and modelling approach in his presentation on “Modeling And Measuring Bending ...

Reporter Clips

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April 30, 2001, ... testing methods for both paper and film substrates, includes more than 60 different test methods, ranging from substrate properties, such as stiffness and ink adhesion, to performance properties, including ...

What's New in Narrow We

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April 30, 2001, ... offer superior stiffness, opacity, and moisture resistance, according to co. This added stiffness is said to provide outstanding hiding power, concealing the ribs on food and beverage cans, as well as ...

High Clarity Linear Low Density Polyethylene for Packaging Applications

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April 30, 2001, Application: A new polyethylene combines good stiffness, clarity, and toughness for demanding applications. Email the author(s) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Following is an expanded summary of a complete ...

Web Handling...Making a Slitter/Winder Upgrade Work for You

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March 31, 2001, Buyer beware! Before investing in new slitting/rewinding equipment, carefully consider the web handling issues that are involved. Buyer beware! Before investing in new slitting/rewinding equipment, carefully ...

There Are Many Reasons for Packaging Peculiarities

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January 31, 2001, ... with the way the package itself feels. Thus, a stiff laminate makes a package that consumers like, because they equate its stiffness with crisp contents. The second example involves regional differences. ...

Materials

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January 31, 2001, ... a 30#, 1.9-mil functional liner and is suited for most integrated label applications. Tape #15596 has a 35#, 2.75-mil liner for applications that require greater form stability and stiffness. The acrylic ...

OSHA'S New Ergonomics Rule Covers a Lot of Groun

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December 31, 2000, ... report. An "MSD Sign" includes decreased range of motion; deformity; decreased grip strength, and a loss of muscle function. "MSD Symptoms" include pain; numbness; tingling; burning; cramping; and stiffness. ...

The Influence of Aluminum Gauge on the Adhesion of Extruded Polyester to Foil Using Adheisve Primers

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December 31, 2000, ... with polyethylene (PE) make it useful in extrusion coating applications. For example, the higher stiffness and use temperature of PET provide an alternative to foil in packaging structures. The high gloss, ...

A Glossary of Descriptive TermsThird Installment

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November 30, 2000, ... are coming and going, the web stiffness is almost able to overcome the nonaligned resistance and tracking forces. Foldover wrinkles : Wrinkles in the web that stay in the folded position for a long ...

Materials

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September 30, 2000, ... package stiffness, mfr. notes. Polyamide Resins Suited for Flexo Inks Cognis Coatings & Inks, Ambler, PA; 800/445-2207 Thermoplastic polyamide resins GAX 13-128 and 13-617 are designed for flexographic ...