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CTC Splicer Offers Nonstop Production

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2016, ... lifting. The splice mechanism, coupled with the turreting unwind, allows for the splice tape to always be applied to the same side of the web, reducing the possibility of web tear or snag due to folding ...

Toray Plastics (America) Film Strengthens Box Handles

(Carton Box)

November 08, 2016, ... polypropylene-based film designed for box-reinforcement tape applications.  Torayfan RS03 RipStop film high-tensile-strength PP film is designed for die-cut box handle-reinforcement tape applications The ...

Ampacet Announces AntiSkid Technology

(Flexpack)

October 30, 2016, ... achievable—from antique plate glass to moisture droplets,” Brownfield says. Suggested applications include adhesive labels, anti-slip tapes, double-sided tapes, heavy-duty sacks, tire wrap embossed film ...

Web Lines | Unwind Splice Reliability

(Web Handling)

October 24, 2016, ... process is a source of significant downtime, especially at higher speed coating of masking tape. Bump-splice reliability needs to be nearly 100% to reach coating productivity targets. During one overnight ...

PCE Instruments Improves Force Gauges

(Controls)

October 10, 2016, ... of packaging materials such as cardboard, nylon strapping, and reinforced tape. The results of these packaging performance tests help manufacturers make informed decisions about how to optimize packaging ...

Jet Label To Install 2 AVT Inspection Systems

(News | New Products)

September 29, 2016, ... in 1998, Jet Label manufactures labels and printed tape from its 55,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility in Edmonton. The company services a broad range of industries, including food & beverage and grocery ...

AWA Reports on Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

(Coating/Laminating)

August 28, 2016, ... and tapes, and for wearable devices for stoma care and electrode terminals—currently represents only 2% of current demand, but it is forecast to grow to 2020 at a very healthy 7.7%. Hygiene applications ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for Baggy Webs

(Web Handling)

August 16, 2016, ... tension. Wind the rolls with more taper tension. Wind the rolls with less nip load. Wind the rolls with a softer nip roller. Wind the rolls on a bigger core. Wind the rolls to a shorter yardage. ...

AWA Reports on Asian Release Liner Markets

(Label/Tape)

August 14, 2016, ... for release liners across many applications, from labels to food and bakery, hygiene, and tapes, is the highest in the world, representing 37% of the total global market. In 2015, 47% of Asian release ...

Mactac Approved for Flexo Printing Constructions

(Label/Tape)

August 10, 2016, ... (salt spray and sunlight), tape removal, and interaction with a mixture of sand and artificial sea water to test label durability in marine environments. As certified solutions, these specially designed ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... additional tape or adhesive. Visitors to the Martin Automatic stand will also see running demonstrations of the latest MBS automatic butt splicer and LRD automatic transfer rewinder.   Matik (Booth ...

Mactac Adhesives Use Solvent-Free Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

July 31, 2016, MP410 acrylic double-coated tapes and transfer adhesives are said to have low levels of VOCs and to offer a wide performance range STOW, OH | Pressure-sensitive adhesives supplier Mactac has launched ...

AWA Summarizes Release Liner Event

(Label/Tape)

July 24, 2016, ... worldwide, mostly in label market applications and mostly employing glassine/SCK paper. However, Reardon said the tape market is one of the fastest growing segments, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. ...

Mactac Announces Study of Foam Bonding

(Coating/Laminating)

July 22, 2016, ... Foam Bonding Tape, and new MP410 high-tack acrylic adhesive on Ensolite and Monarch brands of component foams from Armacell and K-Flex Performance foam materials. Foam grades tested include ethylene ...

Maxcess Launches Controller and Load Cell

(Web Handling)

July 13, 2016, ... and compact format, providing customers with increasingly powerful tension control solutions.  “The Spyder Plus S1 Controller adds an input for measuring diameter, allowing for precise taper tension, ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Self-Adhesive Graphic

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... just ask! Next time we will explore the world of tape manufacture. Until then, keep Sticking With It. About the Author Ingrid Brase is a technical market strategist recognized for her ability to ...

Common Laminating Techniques & Associated Adhesives

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 10, 2016, ... paper bonding constructions, case seaming, bag seaming and sealing Block copolymers of styrene, butadiene or isoprene Hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives for tapes and labels, attachment of ...

Ashland Announces Two New PSAs

(Coating/Laminating)

June 28, 2016, ... acrylate emulsion delivers high performance with a more environmentally compatible profile than the solvent-based adhesives typically used in permanent tape applications. It is said to provide good adhesion ...

CTC Butt Splicer Now in Larger Version

(Web Handling)

June 14, 2016, ...  Touch Screen operator interface Automatic “Gapless” splicing with (1 or 2) pieces of tape Shaftless roll lifting turret design Industry Standard PLC Control Convenient Tape dispensers eliminate ...

AGL Machine Suited for Automotive Laminations

(Coating/Laminating)

May 16, 2016, Machine applies multiple lanes of PSA transfer tape to membrane switch assemblies for the automotive industry DEFOREST, WI | Advanced Greig Laminators (AGL) offers a laminator designed to apply multiple ...