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Materials

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July 31, 2002, ...  COLORtape V-12 is a white pigmented, general-purpose, opaque laminating adhesive. Said to be ideal for subsurface printed graphic applications including graphic overlays, nameplates, and decals. Permanent ...

Products: Edited by Deborah Donberg

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May 31, 2002, ... finesse. During splice cycle, primary tape is applied automatically to top side of web and second side tape application (if used) applies tape to back side. The knife fires on the old and new webs simultaneously, ...

Materials

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May 31, 2002, ...  Tapes Stick to Tough Surfaces Adhesives Research, Glen Rock, PA; 717/235-7979; adhesivesresearch.com Arclad® 0068 double-faced repulpable splicing tape is said to have an aggressive adhesive for splicing ...

Diving into Pouches

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April 30, 2002, ... supplies a range of value-added products to its customers, including lamination (using solventless adhesives), coating applications, shrink sleeves, plastic labels, windle, and draw tape bags. A Long ...

BRAND PROTECTION: The Converter's Rol

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March 31, 2002, ... inks change when illuminated by ultraviolet light; chemically sensitive inks change when wiped with an indicator pen or spray. Magnetic Inks: Carry information much like a tape recorder. This information ...

The Unwinding Story

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March 31, 2002, ... not crushed or wrinkled as would normally happen with material that is close to the core on a three-inch core.” Also significant, says Ward, “has been the trend toward tapeless splicing with the use ...

Coating and Laminating Special Report

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February 28, 2002, ... is in the range of 50–125 micron. A significant market for HDPE film is the self-adhesive tape market, in which both single- and two-sides-coated HDPE film is used.   HDPE film can be pigmented readily, ...

Shaft Collar Decisions Can Be Momentous

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January 31, 2002, ... up against the roll flange. In many cases, both the clamping and fixed pintle feature tapered ends that insert part way onto the roll core. This enhances the “grip” between shaft and roll. An adjustable ...

Workhorse Winders Do More Than Ever Before

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November 30, 2001, ... systems. There are various technologies available for no fold-over and no tape transfers. Some of these technologies have been around for some time, but they're being applied more often and at higher speeds. ...

Getting On with Business!

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November 30, 2001, ... Sponsored by Assn. of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, Hyatt Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL (919/233-1210; www.inda.org). MAY May 1-3: Tech XXV, Technical seminar sponsored by Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, ...

MD Wrinkle Formation Causes and Cures

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October 31, 2001, ... MD wrinkles can be generated near the core by building artificial gauge bands on the core with tape. Two or more gauge bands must be present for MD wrinkles to occur. Films that have a rough surface ...

BIG Fish Bows Out, Turning Tide for the Little Ones

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September 30, 2001, ... opportunity to catch some of the “big-fish” business. Fluorocarbon Phase-Out The big fish, in this case, is 3M, St. Paul, MN — the colossal consumer products producer (Scotch Tape, Post-It notes, e.g.), ...

SUBSTRATES REPORT: From Resins to Finished Product - Conformability, Durability, Affordability

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June 30, 2001, ...  Polyester manufacturers have been experiencing significant capacity issues due to reduced demand for magnetic tape as DVDs and CDs expand their market dominance. The challenge has been to add value, making ...

Converting Industry News

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April 29, 2001, ... Tapered Sides.” We apologize for the error. Supplier News Foilmark Earns Patent for Holographic Shrink Wrap NEWBURYPORT, MA, USA— Foilmark was awarded a patent for the invention of holographic shrink ...

Products at CMM

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March 31, 2001, ...  Double-Coated Tapes Offer Durable Bonds Scapa North America, Windsor, CT; 860/688-8000; scapana.com The Duofoam SR Series of double-coated, rubber-based PSA tapes is said to provide high tack and ...

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

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March 31, 2001, ... a machine. I do not know the origin of this technique, but in all probability an operator found that wrapping two or three layers of masking tape under the web edges on the roll where wrinkles were appearing ...

Converting Industry News

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March 30, 2001, ... Tapered Sides Contract slitter/rewinder Metlon Corp. has redesigned its traverse tube slitting machinery to produce tapered sides or “pineapple” packaging in addition to its standard straight-sided tubes. ...

Converting Industry News

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February 28, 2001, ...  For more information contact PPC at 703/836-3300; e-mail: paperboardpackaging@ppcent.org. PSTC to Meet in Florida NORTHBROOK, IL, USA—The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) will hold TECH XXIV, ...

Reporter Clips

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February 28, 2001, News from: ABNH, American Ultraviolet, Argent Tape, Chesnut Engineering, CMM, Custom Printed Labels, EMA, EMS, Harper, Labelexpo Asia, Lancer Label, Mark Andy, Plastic Suppliers Inc., RIT, Rotoflex, Scapa ...

New Label Press Moves Company to the Next Level

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February 28, 2001, ... and winds it into a tape, all in-line. Speeds vary from 75 to 300 fpm; 133-line screens are typical. Substrate suppliers include Rotary Paper Manifold, Eagle Converting, MACtac, Spinnaker Coating, and ...