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A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: July 01, 2007, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
New high barrier lidding materials: optimization studies to understand seal peel characteristics to different consumer cup substrates; and don’t let profits go up in smoke: modern air pollution control systems reduce energy costs and destroy higher levels of air pollutants.

the PLACE

Published: October 01, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Applications Of Novel Photo-Curing Oligomer Resins: Generation Twoby Michael L. Gould et al., Ashland Specialty Chemical Application:

The Place

Published: September 01, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Barrier Testing And Comparison In Pouch Packaging Structures by Bill Minnich, AET Films APPLICATION: Metallized OPP structures can provide

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: July 10, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Automatic servo positioned air knife systems for optimal cast film quenching and inertial measurement of roller parallelism.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: May 31, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Effects of machine direction orientation on the moisture and oxygen barrier properties of HMW-PE films, novel high performance collation shrink film, choosing the right cure mechanism for UV curable laminating adhesives, and cost reduction using performance products.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: April 30, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Influence of electron beam on some polymeric substrates used in flexible packaging; polymer processing additives and melt fracture in blown film, die geomotry considerations; adding oxygen barrier to laminating adhesives; and how to improve cross-machine drying profiles.

A Communication of the PLACE div. of TAPPI

Published: February 28, 2006, By David J. Bent David J. Bentley Jr., Contributing Editor
Effects of converting operations on the barrier levels of metallized films and first principles cause of melt fracture LLDPE.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: January 31, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Advantages in melt fracture elimination technology; high barrier advancements in metallized films; comparison of corona and flame treatement of polymer film, foil, and paperboard; and the latest UV/EB coating and adhesive technology for food packaging applications.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: December 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
New die designs and advancements in automatic die controls for improved efficiencies in film production, and how sealant film choice can affect a laminated structure’s properties.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: December 22, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
The role of X-ray sensor technology in the application of extrusion coating and lamination, and comparative design and performance of primer dryers for high-speed extrusion coaters.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: October 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Novel high performance collation shrink films for bundling and multipacks, the influence of small amounts of LDPE on surface roughness and resulting haze of LLDPE blown films, shape up your cast film extrusion process with a contour die, and new printing adhesion improvements using atmostpheric plasma glow discharge technology.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: September 30, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Controling of aerosol contamination, heat transfer rolls, what aluminum foil has to do with hot tack in packaging, and thermal process imaging permits a real time view of your extrusion process.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: August 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
New terpolymer for Al-based peel lids by extrusion coating of a mono-layer and laminating adhesives state-of-the-art and future Technologies.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: July 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Calcium carbonates for polyolefin extrusion coating applications, rheology of glass-fiber-filled polypropylene melts, non-invasive oxygen measurement using fluorescence technology and its implacation for active packaging, and using simulations to predict coating characteristics of a slot die system.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: May 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Easy-opening packaging technology, using thermal process imaging for extruder analysis and improvement, a novel seal-peel system, and the effects of resin selection and extrusion variables on peelable seal performance.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: April 30, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
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 and disadvantages for film and foil applications; and web spreading.

Communication from the PLACE div. of TAPPI

Published: March 31, 2005, By David J. Bentely, Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries.

Communication from the PLACE div. of TAPPI

Published: February 28, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries.

TAPPI's Coating Conference and Exhibit Features Compelling Keynote Speakers

Published: February 25, 2005, By pffc-online.com
As of January 31, 2005, the exhibitor list for TAPPI's Coating Conference and Exhibit April 17-20, 2005 in Toronto, Canada, includes several prominent companies and a line-up of compelling keynote speakers.

A Communication from the PLACE div. of TAPPI

Published: January 31, 2005, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries.

the PLACE

Published: December 01, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
A communication from the PLACE Division of TAPPI in cooperation with Paper, Film & Foil CONVERTER. providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: September 30, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
New Division Secretary The PLACE Division of TAPPI has named Rory A. Wolf as the new secretary effective September 2004. Wolf is Director of Business

Discoloration Resistant Polyolefin Films

Published: September 30, 2004, By R.E. King III, Ciba Specialty Chemicals
Application: In the film industry, a selected set of circumstances and certain types of stabilizers can lead to discoloration due to inadequate stabilizer concentrations, harsh processing conditions, improper selection of white pigments, prolonged storage in a environment containing oxides of nitrogen (pollution), and even lengthy exposure to fluorescent lighting. A new approach to the problem with “phenol free” stabilization systems can suppress post extrusion discoloration in clear and white pigmented films.

Analysis of Film Extrusion Problems with Flow Simulation

Published: September 30, 2004, By John Perdikoulias & Jiri Vlcek, Compuplast International Inc.
Application: Computer simulation can explain certain flow behavior and phenomena that can occur during film extrusion. This understanding can correct a problem and improve product quality.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: August 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: July 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Flexible packaging is the unifying theme for the 2004 TAPPI PLACE Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 30 to September 2. The meeting comprises

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: June 30, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
The TAPPI 2004 PLACE Conference (August 30-Sept. 2, 2004) moves to a totally new location this year, the Westin Indianapolis Hotel, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

Binary Blends of EVA and Metallocene Catalyzed Ethylene-a-Olefin Copolymers & Their Film Properties

Published: June 30, 2004, By M. Kontopoulou, J.A. Lee, & L.C. Huang, Queen's University & Janevieve Parks, AT Plastics

Application: Blends of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymers with metallocene based ethylene-?-olefin copolymers can provide a good balance of properties and processability according to a study of the effect of blend compositions on rhealogical, heat seal, optical, and tensile properties.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: May 31, 2004, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries —a Communication from the Polymers, Laminations, and Coatings Div. of TAPPI.

How to Influence Gloss and Friction Coatings or Cast Films by the Chill Roll Surface Design

Published: May 31, 2004, By Matthias Tannebaum, Gebr. SCHOCH Hartchrom GmbH
The chill roll surface layer and design have important technical influences on extrusion coating and cast film processes.

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