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Sunshield Deployed on NASA's James Webb Space Telescop

(Coating/Laminating)

November 09, 2017, ... human hair, work together to reduce the temperatures between the hot and cold sides of the observatory by approximately 570 deg F. Moving from the sun-facing layer to the one closest to the telescope, ...

Brand Packaging | Foils & Laminates Deliver Outstanding Benefits

(Print)

November 01, 2017, ... far smoother, whereas having an incompatible foil will result in a lot of preparation and press time and much wasted material. Once you have the foil, you need to read its label to find out at what temperature ...

Protective Packaging | Add Value with Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ...  During the manufacturing process, freshly machined surfaces are especially vulnerable to flash rust and corrosion between different phases of work. Fluctuating humidity and temperatures, or the presence ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Offers New Pharma Solutions

(Flexpack)

September 24, 2017, ... extreme temperatures from hot [120 deg C filling] to cold (–183 deg C] and lyophilized) during processing, while offering all the benefits of a clear, thermoformable blister film with a customizable moisture ...

Mactac Reports New Overlaminate in Portfolio

(Label/Tape)

September 10, 2017, ... labels are required to resist extreme heat as well as cold temperatures and chemical exposure in applications such as nameplate, brand identification, caution and warning labels, and compliance and hazard ...

CTI Launches Inks for Tamper Evidence

(News | New Products)

September 04, 2017, ... technologies require a transition window between 30–50 deg C. (86 deg–122 deg F.), resulting in weak color activation and detection at lower temperatures. “For much of our 24-year-history, CTI has produced ...

Heat Technologies Updates Demo Facility

(Coating/Laminating)

August 22, 2017, ... allowing reduced temperature of the air by 70–80 deg. That makes possible not only coating the inks, adhesives, coatings, etc., from 2–400 gsm wet weight, but offers customers complete simulation of a ...

Oracle Packaging Has Solution for Effervescent Tablets

(Flexpack)

August 13, 2017, Company says its high-barrier pouchstock for OTC effervescent tablets yields excellent hot tack and hermetic seals at low temperatures WINSTON-SALEM, NC | Oracle Packaging, a provider of flexible packaging ...

Zecher Shares Labelexpo Europe Plans

(News | New Products)

August 12, 2017, ... of the anilox roller can once again be used to its full extent, and printers benefit from the same uniform inking performance as before.” As a relatively low-power laser beam is used, the temperature ...

Sticking With It | Q&A on Testing and Evaluation

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2017, ... utilize a product will ensure being able to delight them. For properties like temperature, solvent exposure, humidity, etc., proper selection of the right PSA chemistry improves the chances of success. ...

Brandtjen & Kluge Launches Press

(Die-Cutting)

July 23, 2017, ... print technology." Company says operators can use the ApexFoil's Compass control system that includes patented features to control the "3-T's" of Time, Temperature, and Tonnage. Compass reportedly allows ...

Dynatrol Viscosity Systems Called Fast, Accurate

(Controls)

June 27, 2017, ... up to 100,000 centipoise and has a standard pressure rating of 1,000 PSI and a standard temperature rating of 300 deg F. (Higher pressure and temperature ratings are available.) With no moving parts it ...

CTI Inks Illuminate August 2017 Solar Eclipse

(News | New Products)

June 21, 2017, ... (temperature-activated, color-changing) inks of CTI allow a single stamp to display two images of the sun’s corona during a total solar eclipse (dark). When a thumb or finger at 84 deg F or higher is placed ...

Ashland Coating System Is Patented

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2017, ... is safe for use with any food type and for some elevated temperature conditions,” says Catherine Heckman, industry manager, laminating adhesives and coatings, Ashland. “PureKote coating is print-receptive ...

UPM Raflatac Adhesives Book Is Available

(Coating/Laminating)

June 17, 2017, ... find their ideal solution based on specific applications, substrates, and temperature. For those new to the industry, the book is called a helpful primer on the basic science behind labels. "All UPM Raflatac ...

Sticking With It | Overview of Radiation Curable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

(Coating/Laminating)

June 14, 2017, ... which is then removed to create the final 100% solids hot melt product. Similar to conventional hot melts, the materials are solid at room temperature and become liquid when heated. Typical melt temperatures ...

IMDA Awards | In-Mold's 2017 Winners Span the Gamu

(Label/Tape)

June 12, 2017, ... RPC Superfos. Valio was looking for premium quality and opted for an IML decoration. The IML labels of Verstraete IML are reported strong, hygienic, and resistant to moisture and extreme temperature fluctuations. ...

Cosmo Films Upgrades Anti-Fog Film

(Flexpack)

June 07, 2017, ... film has excellent machinability, high heat seal, high hot tack strength, and low seal initiation temperature and therefore works very well on high-speed packing machines. The film is available in 15 to ...

Innovia Films Launches BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 03, 2017, ... 30 deg C lower heat seal threshold (the minimum temperature required to achieve acceptable seal strength of 200g/25mm) compared to basic films.  In addition to the wide seal range, this film also reportedly ...

Static Beat | 'GeeZE' Rules for Static Reading

(Surface Prep)

May 23, 2017, ... the static meter. The reading on a fieldmeter drifts with time and temperature. Nearly every sensitive electronic instrument drifts with time and temperature. So, your fieldmeter is designed to be zeroed ...