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Cause & Defect

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April 30, 2007, ... in coating weight and mottle. Low-viscosity coating solution from low-percent solids or high temperature will make the coating easier to distort. For this defect, characterization data from the process ...

the PLACE

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March 31, 2007, ... temperature profile dependent on the resin type. Heat sealing is the key attribute of PE sealant film used in laminated packaging structures. For coextruded PE sealant films, all the layers can impact ...

What's Ne

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February 28, 2007, ...  Sun Chemical Corp., Northlake, IL; 708/562-0550; sunchemical.com SunStrato Duratort lamination inks are specifically formulated to withstand extended exposure to the high temperatures of the retort process. ...

the PLACE

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December 31, 2006, ... to follow curing times and temperatures for retort adhesives. Because many use aliphatic isocyanate chemistry, retort adhesives may take longer to cure, require elevated temperatures to cure, or both. ...

Cure Cockling

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November 30, 2006, ... in the third dimension, separating away from the tape and the adhesive web. Cockling is caused not only by humidity but also by fluctuations in temperature. Elevated temperatures can dry out and damage ...

the PLACE

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November 30, 2006, ... of film by increasing the crystallinity by approximately 2% as calculated by refractometry. Throughput is not compromised. Actually, an increase in peak crystallization temperature results in a lower frost ...

What's Ne

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September 30, 2006, ... cut costs and reduce scrap. Available in a variety of viscosities and can be applied using various coating techniques. Heat activation temperatures range from 250–400 deg F. PFFC-ASAP 422 Sleeve Line ...

the PLACE

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July 31, 2006, ... to minimize the permeation of oxygen, water vapor, and odors. New die designs incorporating patented early encapsulation technology coupled with temperature isolation technology developed by equipment ...

What's Ne

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July 31, 2006, ... Streamlined coextrusion die is a stackable, modular system that processes each layer of film at its own ideal temperature. Die passage on the face of the die plate is streamlined to ensure molten polymer ...

Narrow Web What's Ne

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June 29, 2006, ... of 100. Saves the time and expense of applying an opaque topcoat; offers flame retardance; and reportedly provides higher temperature resistance and better dimensional stability than polyvinyl fluoride ...

New Products

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April 29, 2006, ... recipe management, historical data trending, and alarms. Also offers a new PLC drives interface, improved temperature controls, and enhanced gauge control based on the age of the existing gauge system. ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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January 30, 2006, ... cooling too. A housing built around the flame unit may be useful for removing the exhaust gas generated during the flaming. In the flame, activated molecules are produced due to the high temperatures ...

Trends & Technical Solutions

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December 30, 2005, ... labels faster and at lower cost. Consequently, there is a growing need for release coating systems that can be applied at high line speeds and cure quickly. Low-temperature cure is desirable as well, because ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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December 21, 2005, ... flotation dryer and slot-over-roll dryer increases considerably. As such, a flotation dryer will use a lower air temperature, less physical space, and less energy (gas consumption) per square meter of ...

To Serve & Protect

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October 30, 2005, ... solids, so ovens must be capable of removing 40%–50% water. A web temperature of 185 deg F must be achievable for optimal barrier performance. Handle PVDC adhesives and coatings with care. These latices ...

Seafood is Served

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September 29, 2005, ... WVTR helps standard cold glues dry quickly. Lower temperature shrink initiation means performance is more predicable and fast label application is possible. Cargill Dow—cargilldow.com Designed ...

Fighting Flaws

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August 30, 2005, ... temperature. Maintain optimum applicator settings. Use surface treatment—flame, corona, or plasma—to improve wetting. Physical uniformity refers to the overall esthetic or visual appearance of the ...

New Products

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July 30, 2005, ... capability. When unit is in stand-alone mode, operator can enter program test parameters and temperature control requirements. Program results are displayed directly on built-in display. Built-in math ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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May 30, 2005, ... Imaging For Extruder Analysis And Improvement by Andrew W. Christie, Optex Process Solutions, LLC Recently, improved infra-red temperature sensing tools have become readily available to provide a more ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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April 29, 2005, The role of an uneven temperature distribution at the flat die inlet on the die performance; trends in packaging—a challenge for adhesives development; razor, crush, and shear slitting principles: advantages ...