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Coating Matters | The 3 Stages of Product Development

(Coating/Laminating)

January 07, 2014, ... the fluids of interest and an understanding of the surface energy and surface tension associated with the fluids and substrates. This system of product first on an existing and stable process coating ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2013

(Coating/Laminating)

December 30, 2013, ... to effectively utilize pressure-sensitive labeling materials on surfaces with heavy condensation. The Z3338 adhesive reportedly provides in-line, wet-applied label positioning that improves operational ...

Coating Matters | Intermittent Coating

(Coating/Laminating)

December 16, 2013, ... air at the fluid/solid interface in coating is critical to reducing defects. If the surface tension of the fluid and the surface energy of the substrate are not compatible, the start of the coating bead ...

Dispersions Revisited

(Mark's Coating Matters)

December 13, 2013, ... or chemical improvement in the system. The particle forces have three critical parameters – physical distance between the particles, innate energy of the particle, and potential energy at the surface of ...

Container Graphics Receives Patent for LinerGuard

(Corrugated)

November 30, 2013, LinerGuard technology is said to reduce and often eliminate cracking along scores on corrugated board   CARY, NC | Container Graphics Corp. (CGC),. manufacturer of printing plates and cutting dies ...

PPC Awards | JohnsByrne Earns Paperboard Package of the Year

(Carton Box)

October 27, 2013, ... processes. The Innovation Award went to ASG, Stamford, CT, for the Stride ID Gum package for Kraft Foods, which feature MagneteX, a new extruded magnetic coating that is applied inline to the surface ...

Glenroy, Lube-Tech Introduce Stand-Up Oil Pouch

(Bag Pouch News)

October 23, 2013, ... reducing fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emission. Produces significantly less landfill waste through source reduction. A final important benefit that the flexible pouch provides is increased surface ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... coated width; 50 fpm max. line speed; any range of thickness; dryer type: single-side impingement; 1 zone; dryer capacity: extreme dryer good to ~140 deg F surface; solvents: water; QC: peel and coat weight ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... line speed; any range of thickness; dryer type: single-side impingement; 1 zone; dryer capacity: extreme dryer good to ~140 deg F surface; solvents: water; QC: peel and coat weight testing COATING TECHNIQUES ...

Show Preview | What’s Behind the Curtain at Labelexpo Europe 2013

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2013, ... of film labels, and ensures reliable adhesion to the bonded surface. The company will present a novel UV-curing solution for UV-curable pressure-sensitive hot melts. A collaboration with lamp manufacturer ...

MACtac Expands Line of Sustainable Products

(Label/Tape News)

July 14, 2013, ... a hot melt adhesive for high initial quick tack and outstanding ultimate adhesion, these products are said to be ideal for use with low-energy surfaces. “Recyclable PET liners can be produced at a thinner ...

Cortec Anti-Corrosion Film Now with High Recycled Content

(Bag Pouch News)

July 09, 2013, ... The VpCI's vaporize and condense to metal surfaces in the enclosed package, reaching every area of the part, even hard-to-reach interior surfaces. This allows complete product protection during storage ...

Coating Matters | Slot Die Design Considerations

(Coating/Laminating)

July 01, 2013, ... This may be a couple thousand cP for some fluids, while only a handful of cP for other fluids. There are some critical surfaces that define the coating capability with the slot die. These include lip ...

Coating Matters | Fluid Flow Phenomena

(Coating/Laminating)

May 14, 2013, ... of the interfacial tensions between a fluid, the displaced air, and the substrate being contacted. Whether the fluid wets the surface of the substrate and spreads, or de-wets and retracts, is determined ...

The Future of Fluid Coating Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

April 30, 2013, ... defects and costs associated with coating. From both the fluid and substrate perspective, a coating operation window can be developed around the rheology, viscosity, surface energy, line speed, and pressure ...

Bringing Theory into Focus

(Coating/Laminating)

April 04, 2013, ... (rheology, viscosity, surface tension, etc.). But what is important? What can you use daily as an applications individual in the fluid coating world? So let’s start with the most important concept to ...

Show Preview | SVC TechCon 2013

(Coating/Laminating)

March 18, 2013, ... Courtyard by Marriott. This year’s conference features two application-specific themes, which are embodied by the symposia on “Coatings and Surface Treatments for Medical Applications” and “Thin Films ...

On Print | Conductive Inks & Coatings

(Coatings)

February 21, 2013, ... there are fewer surface-to-surface connections needed. Vorbeck Materials is one of the few suppliers in this area with a proven record and tonnage capacity to provide CNT. The graphene from Vorbeck Materials ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013, ... the film. Allows 100% coating coverage for irregular surfaces such as textured foils. Applies coat weights as low as 1 GSM, dependent on adhesive, and provides precise accuracy for a cross web distribution ...

Coating Matters | It’s a Turbulent World

(Coating/Laminating)

January 10, 2013, ... surface energy, and viscosity of the individual layers are controlled to maintain distinct thicknesses and separation. Now that you can grasp the fluid flow versus extrusion difference, what can be done ...