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(Magazine)

February 28, 2001, ... zero moisture absorption, and an excellent anti-stick/release surface. Available in sizes from 0.5-12 in. dia, to 10 ft long. Etched roll cover and special adhesive systems are available upon request. ...

A Primer on How to Put Substrates Together

(Unprinted Rolls)

February 28, 2001, ... polymer is a very viscous liquid that actually flows on the substrate. During this process of flowing, the polymer wets the entire surface evenly. For porous substrates such as paper, it also enters the ...

Andreas Ahlbrandt Prize

(Magazine)

February 28, 2001, ... technology, and electrical surface treatment.” Ahlbrandt was an engineering graduate of Technishe Hochschule Darmstdt. He served in various engineering and research and development positions before ...

Polyester Film Sourcing: Tips to Improve the Bottom Line

(Magazine)

November 30, 2000, ... direction (MD) and transverse direction (TD); surface treatment and coating type; operating temperature; coating system; and dryer capacity. The same can be said for polyester film that is to be printed, ...

The Case Against Oxidation as a Primary Factor for Bonding Acid Copolymers to Foil

(Magazine)

November 30, 2000, ... that has directly copolymerized with ethylene in the polymer chain. The acid groups provide adhesion sites for bonding to polar substrates such as aluminum foil, paper, and various primed surfaces.  ...

What's New in Narrow We

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... slitter, and UV curing system. Designed primarily for the production of household-product labels, press is available with many options. P-S Adhesives Bond to Uneven Surfaces National Starch & Chemical ...

Conference Features New Networking Opportunity

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... used in beer and beverage packaging. Surface tension and chemical analysis identified the cause of the ink adhesion failure. In the same session, Dante F. Ferrari of AT Plastics Inc. spoke on "Extrusion ...

Directory of Pilot Lines/Labs A-L

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... that offers center, surface, or surface with center assist winding. Coextrusion lab offers speeds from 5-600 fpm for cast film, extrusion coating, or extrusion lamination with 1,200 lb/hr (max) thruput. ...

Corona Treaters Adapt to Converting Processes

(Magazine)

September 30, 2000, ... for surface treatment of flat substrates is the location of the dielectric, which is placed between the electrode and the ground roller and acts as a buffer." Universal systems, which have a dielectric ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

August 31, 2000, ... be followed on November 2-3 by the Adhesion Technology seminar, which will cover practical adhesion and surface treatments. The cost for both seminars is $1,795 per person for early registration with payment ...

More New Products for the Converting Industry

(Magazine)

August 31, 2000, ... dry film, adhesives appear clear and colorless. Analyze Anilox Rolls with Kit Harper Corp. of America, Charlotte, NC; 704/588-3371; 800/438-3111; harperimage.com Lab-In-A-Box anilox surface analysis ...

Barrier Layer Protects CDs from Skips and Scratches

(Magazine)

July 31, 2000, Optimanufacturing is turning out a new product designed to protect the surface of a compact disc. A unique laminating process makes it work. Compact discs Optimanufacturing is turning out a new product ...

Electrically Heated Rollers Are Top Technology Choice

(Magazine)

March 31, 2000, ... outer surface of a conventional core to form a thin, homogenous heater element, which covers the entire roller face and generates radiant heat. Since heat is generated only on the outside of the roller, ...

Curtain Coating Technology Can Mean Big Benefits

(Magazine)

February 29, 2000, ... the rear curtain surface where the fluid first strikes the web. The position of the dynamic wetting line is subject to process optimization. The curtain must be guided along its edges in order to prevent ...

Flexible packaging converter treats its customers right.

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, ... The surface of the printed substrate and the metallized inner film are laminated with adhesive. However, metallized film presents a problem, because it requires a relatively high dyne level to adhere ...

Taking the "magic" and the mystery out of treatin

(Magazine)

August 31, 1996, ... are chemically inert because of their nonpolar nature. This inertness makes it impossible for inks, coatings, and adhesives to adhere. Surface treatment - spark gap treating, metal electrode treating, ...

Idler rolls respond to web movement

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, ... 12 ft. A variety of surface treatments and finishes is available, including V-grooves for air removal, hardcoating for increased roll-surface durability and rubber covering for improved web traction. All ...

Video system measures on microscopic scale

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, The FT[Angstrom]200 is a flexible optical and video system for laboratory use in measuring contact angle, absorption, wettability, surface tension and The FT[Angstrom]200 is a flexible optical and video ...

Micrometer allows air-gap adjustment

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, A new device with a micrometer allows easy access, high-accuracy air-gap adjustment of electrode assemblies on the firm's corona-treating stations. The A new device with a micrometer allows easy access, ...