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- W&H Issues Good News
- (Trends/Management)
- February 28, 2011, ... at K produced a five-layer polyolefin film developed in collaboration with ExxonMobil Chemical. Reportedly, the film showed improved properties and was thinner than conventional three-layer films, resulting ...
- Surface Treating: Promoting Adhesion
- (Surface Prep)
- February 28, 2011, ... With polymer-based packaging substrates, corona treatment excels at activating these surfaces by disassociating the oxygen molecules within the air ionizing discharge to free atomic oxygen (O) to bond ...
- Green Trends Prevail
- (Flexpack)
- February 28, 2011, ... Solo Cup Co. has produced another approach, using EPS for its Trophy thin-wall cup — the two-piece construction is made with paper cup technology. This cup offers better printing quality at a price almost ...
- Counting Clicks
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2011, ... do not require laser scoring or perforations to make a clean, exact straight tear wherever needed on a pouch. Available as thin as 30 microns (1.2 mil), films offer yield advantages as well as flexibility ...
- First 100 Days: New Ownership at Atlas Converting Equipment
- (Slit News)
- February 17, 2011, ... and the transition period following the transaction were nothing but completely amicable. Says Alan Johnson, managing director of Atlas Converting Equipment, “Our initial focus was to communicate the ...
- Market Update: Coating & Laminating Special Report: Still Growing
- (Flexpack)
- January 31, 2011, ... most of 2009 had reflected the downturn in consumer confidence and order books were very thin as companies reduced stocks and inventories to minimize working capital and preserve cash levels. It was ...
- Technical Report: A Rheology Lesson
- (Coating/Laminating)
- January 31, 2011, ... is called shear thinning. Most polymers are like peanut butter; they become more rubbery the more they move. Polymers also shear thin with heat. As the temperature goes up, viscosity goes down (and vice ...
- Nonwoven Laminations: Absorb Profit
- (Controls)
- January 31, 2011, ... not only mechanical issues but also that it was literally giving away 2% or more of each nonwoven roll following slitting and cutting of the superabsorbent laminate and composite material, they knew something ...
- Check Your E-Mail for Critical Trends Survey
- (Yo's Yarns)
- January 18, 2011, ... subject line: PFFC Critical Trends Survey - Courtesy Reminder. Why is it important for you to respond? First of all, there’s something in it for you personally. Second of all, you can compare how your ...
- Static Beat: Conductive Antistatic Layers
- (Static Elimination)
- December 31, 2010, ... is: “What is the maximum allowable resistivity for my product?” The answer depends on two things: Sensitivity | How sensitive is your product to static? To keep static low for critical applications, ...
- Coating Matters: Defects | Finding the Cause
- (Coating/Laminating)
- December 31, 2010, ... not damaged. This is a great starting point, but where do you go from here? This is where you have to think about all the interactions. Typically, a down-web streak is contamination of a trapped ...
- Dow Opens Commercial-Scale Manufacturing of Encapsulant Films for PV Panels
- (Flexpack News)
- December 14, 2010, ... module stability and improved electrical performance versus traditional encapsulants, such as EVA-based products. The new encapsulant films are suitable for C-Si and thin-film modules. This latest encapsulant ...
- Adhesives Cure Quickly
- (Adhesives)
- November 30, 2010, ... adhesives feature long, stable viscosity said to provide hours of run time. This flexibility is coupled with a fast-curing technology that allows package adhesion to cure within 24-48 hr at room temperature. ...
- Green Converting: Recycled Roll Coverings
- (Web Handling)
- November 30, 2010, ... but there are millions of other uses that operate at, let's say, under 125-150 deg F. The new product is tougher than tough, making it perfect for high load. It has better abrasion resistance than anything ...
- Atlas Converting Equipment Completes MBO from Bobst Group
- (Slit News)
- November 02, 2010, ... within 48 hours of the start of the K Show in Germany, the two companies shared exhibition space at the event with the new Atlas and Titan branding and corporate identity being presented to the market ...
- AWA Conferences Cover Hot Topics
- (Label/Tape)
- October 31, 2010, ... included global trends, sustainability, and new opportunities within the prime label market. The seminar's final session, “The Importance of a Release Liner from the Label Converter's Perspective,” offered ...
- Looking South
- (Label/Tape)
- October 31, 2010, ... & Waste Management | Release liners remain controversial in terms of sustainability, despite their positive aspects. Waste management in the p-s label market is a key issue for the future, because everything ...
- Process Troubleshooting
- (Coating/Laminating)
- October 31, 2010, Six Sigma is a quality control system utilized for everything from discrete parts to organizational efficiency. The question is: How do you best utilize If you'd like to hear from Mark Miller's own lips ...
- Packaging Paper: Better Days Ahead?
- (Flexpack)
- September 30, 2010, ... economic downturn coupled with increased interest in sustainability likely will change consumer buying and usage habits with respect to flexible/paper packaging materials in significant ways within some ...
- Coating/Laminating: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
- (Coating/Laminating)
- September 30, 2010, ... only can the new machine process the foil with less waste, it can handle a thinner grade of foil than the older equipment. Selig now has the ability to produce thinner cap liner constructions at a tremendous ...