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Overlaminating Films Resist Heat

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, XL-1600 and XL-1601 high-temperature, clear overlaminating films reportedly offer high heat resistance, dimensional stability, and excellent resistance XL-1600 and XL-1601 high-temperature, clear overlaminating ...

Thermoset Inks Resist Abrasions

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

June 30, 2011, The TP LEC base system thermoset inks for 3-pc metal decorating are formulated for fast makeready and low-temperature bake. Company says these bright, The TP LEC base system thermoset inks for 3-pc metal ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... be processed in open air at ambient temperatures for “smart” packaging and RFID antennae. In the production of printed electronics—at $75/kg for copper-oxide-based ink versus the cost of $1,000/kg for ...

Green Trends Prevail

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... with the lower melting temperature from tainting the PET recycling stream. Similar issues exist for foam cups made of PS with a No. 6 code. An expanded polystyrene (EPS) cup is the lowest-cost drinking ...

Adhesive Offers High Performance

(Adhesives)

January 31, 2011, ... to high humidity; and remains tacky at low temperatures.Reportedly, it maintains its properties as it ages and works well in a broad range of applications. Said to offer a sustainable approach to p-s adhesive ...

Technical Report: A Rheology Lesson

(Coating/Laminating)

January 31, 2011, ... butter on the bread is an example of how some polymers are solid at room temperature but flow like a liquid when the proper force is applied. This phenomenon of moving the polymer into a fluid with force ...

Green Converting: Recycled Roll Coverings

(Web Handling)

November 30, 2010, ... used today in rubber. Why does it work? The reason is that thermal plastic can be remelted and used again. Because it can melt, applications that have higher operating temperatures won't allow its use, ...

DuPont Aims to Seal Customer Loyalty

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, ... on DuPont's Surlyn sealant and offered 12 tips on how to choose a sealant to reduce leakers. He recommends selecting a sealant that: Seals over a wide temperature range Has good hot tack Seals at ...

Overlaminate Film Offers Clarity

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2010, ... excellent clarity; anti-graffiti and UV protection for a minimum of seven years; excellent chemical resistance; protection from moisture, abrasion, and dirt; and a service temperature range of -40 to 120 ...

Coating Has High Impact Strength

(Coatings)

May 31, 2010, PC-32000 coating is said to offer properties similar to standard Teflon coatings but with higher wear and impact strength at high temperatures. With a PC-32000 coating is said to offer properties similar ...

Blade Coatings: Prolong Blade Life

(Slit)

May 31, 2010, ... building the final result and providing greater control over thickness and uniformity. The processes and equipment used allow the blades to be coated at temperatures less than 250 deg, in many applications, ...

A future for photovoltaics

(Metallizing)

April 30, 2010, ... of material and surface area, thus reducing the radiant heat loss and achieving the same temperature at lower power. At least one system manufacturer offers an economy operating mode in which various ...

Narrow Web's Leverag

(Label/Tape)

March 31, 2010, ... of these materials will cause the print surface to see temperatures up to 375 deg F. Therefore, inks and varnishes must be able to withstand these temperatures. Varnishes for the food market must meet ...

Multipack Juices It Up

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2010, ... step toward a fully compostable package. Bryce adjusted printing inks along with web tensions, process temperatures, and bonding processes to deliver a lamination that would provide adequate snack food ...

AIMCAL Awards

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2010, ... step toward a fully compostable package. Bryce adjusted printing inks along with web tensions, process temperatures, and bonding processes to deliver a lamination that would provide adequate snack food ...

Flexible Packaging: Narrow Web's Leverag

(Flexpack)

March 21, 2010, ... the print surface to see temperatures up to 375 deg F. Therefore, inks and varnishes must be able to withstand these temperatures. Varnishes for the food market must meet end-use FDA requirements. End-use ...

Click To Pick

(New Products)

February 28, 2010, ... with precision to provide the temperature control needed for converting, including flexible packaging applications. Company performs computerized heat transfer analysis in-house to optimize roll design ...

Breaking Boundaries

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2010, ... CLP Packaging Solutions, Fairfield, NJ, receives a Gold Award for its Time-Wise Bowl Pouch. Offering the ultimate in flex-pack convenience, the pouch is lightweight, offers long-lasting ambient-temperature ...

Paper or Plastic?

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... formulation is a critical component of release liner, delivering a combination of release properties, water repellency, temperature resistance, and many other special functions for the main market, self-adhesive ...

Films 101: Back to Basics

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... efficient and economical dispensing; however, it becomes stiff at high calipers, and its temperature and tension must be closely controlled during converting. BOPP films can be difficult to print because ...