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Leapin’ Lizards Labels Expands Printing Capabilities with Third Epson SurePress Digital Label Press Installation

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2021, ... Epson’s industrial-quality inks are durable, water-based, resin-coated pigment inks provide superior adhesion, plus water and abrasion resistance on most substrates. “We have had a great experience ...

ACTEGA Launches World’s First Dual Cure Soft Touch Coating for Laminate Tubes

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March 29, 2021, ... the world’s first ‘soft touch’ effect decorative coating for laminate tubes. The new water-based dual cure solution solves the previous issues of long-term scratch, abrasion and stain resistance associated ...

Toppan Develops TOPMER Adhesive for Digital Printing

(News | New Products)

March 01, 2021, ... that was previously not possible. Toppan has reportedly improved resistance to heat and water, meaning packages are suitable for retort sterilization at 130 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes and can also ...

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group Announces Bredel Heavy-Duty Hose Pumps

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2021, ... as dry run protection, seal water flush systems and in-line check valves. A simple hose change takes only minutes and can be performed in-situ without special tools or skilled personnel. The low maintenance ...

New Generation of H.B. Fuller Swift tak Adhesives Enables Growing Demand for Paper Straws

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February 10, 2021, ... for the benefit of people and the planet. With this in mind, a multidisciplinary team of its scientists have developed Swift tak 5730 water-based adhesive to further advance the paper straw industry. This ...

Spinnaker Coating Expands BS5609 Product Line

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February 03, 2021, ... market today.” It is BS5609 Part 2 and Part 3 approved, and provides exceptional printability via flexo and water-based inkjet platforms. “BS5609 approved products are an important part of our portfolio ...

The Leader in Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 18, 2021, ... a solution for your unique application. Thermalon, our patented electric heat transfer rolls are a cost-effective advantage over oil, water, or steam heat-generating systems found in many converting operations. ...

Newest Generation of Packaging Solutions Produced at EcoCortec, the First Croatian Biopastics Plant

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October 06, 2020, EcoCortec’s team announced that patented EcoSol® water soluble pouches will be available from EcoCortec®, Cortec’s European bioplastics plant located in Croatia. EcoCortec’s team announced that patented ...

Exploring New Options in More Sustainable Packaging Formulations

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August 30, 2020, ... like moisture vapor, water, oil and grease. However, many studies have indicated that those chemicals do not break down easily in the environment and/or are not recyclable, especially when they are part ...

Spinnaker Coating Partners with Neenah Performance Materials to Launch ENDURA Inkjet Durable Paper

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August 05, 2020, Spinnaker Coating, LLC, a manufacturer and industry-leading service provider of pressure sensitive paper and film products for the printing industry, introduces ENDURA® Inkjet Durable Paper to its water-based ...

Coating on Trial

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May 05, 2020, ... are bio-PE and bio-PET for bottled soft drinks/water. The question for may converters, packaging technologists with the introduction of new materials is will it process? Whether the material is PLA ...

82 Years Dedicated to Web Handling Expertise and Innovation

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April 27, 2020, ... unique application. Thermalon, our patented electric heat transfer rolls are a cost-effective advantage over oil, water, or steam heat-generating systems found in many converting operations.  Roller ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 54 years

(News | New Products)

April 23, 2020, ... powders available for “cleaning out” inks, adhesives, coatings and primers will wash on even the curing types. They must be made into water solutions and kept at about 150° F. A two or three hour soak ...

AIMCAL Announces Winners During Virtual Award Ceremony

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April 16, 2020, ... exceeding temperature,” commented one judge The final Technical Excellence Award winner, a water-based Opulux™ matte finish from Dow Chemical, also earned a Product Excellence Award in this year’s competition. ...

The Back Page: The American Paper Converter April 1946

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January 26, 2020, ... not affected by temperatures of less than 200° The sheet did not soften when it was immersed in water and it had very good resistance to acid and alkali solutions. The weight of the sheet was increased ...

Corona Treating System

(Corona, Flame, Plasma)

January 02, 2020, ... systems. The electric field voltage, which can be compared to water pressure, drops as a result of having to pass through the dielectric layers.  How much voltage is lost depends on the electrical properties ...

Flexible Packaging, a Converting Dynamo

(Converting Perspectives)

December 01, 2019, ... Gains Attention Certain bags and packages call for less well-known materials like PVA and water-soluble materials that are used in medical or niche settings. Containing patient bed linens and dropping ...

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Launches Lamination Adhesives Portfolio

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November 25, 2019, ... to potential harsh conditions that include solvents/chemicals, UV light, heat, cold, rain or water. The Performance Tapes portfolio offers a selection of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape constructions ...

United Soft Plastics Opens New TPE Manufacturing Plant in Houston

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2019, ... with an underwater pelletizer from Nordson. The nearly 20,000 square foot facility is also equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment and a fully equipped laboratory. In response to continued growth, ...

Roundtable Q&A: Rolls & Roll Handling

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October 02, 2019, ... area of every anilox, find the optimal focal distance and clean the anilox without any water, chemicals, media or consumable.  Once the anilox has been cleaned it’s ready for use immediately or can be ...