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- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2007, ... are used for manufacturing multilayer sheet used in barrier containers for the shelf-stable food market. Borzillo says the facility’s goal is to run as many quality parts as possible 24/7, adding, “Our ...
- Leader of the Six-Pack
- (Magazine)
- February 27, 2007, ... the metallization (performed by Celplast) and the EVOH in the sealant layer provide the required oxygen barrier. Moisture Hangup Vacumet won a second technical award, this time in the nonfood category, ...
- the PLACE
- (Magazine)
- January 31, 2007, ... vapor, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene. The likelihood of development of a single PLA film that could provide a flawless package for all forms of produce while providing a perfect barrier for respiration, ...
- the PLACE
- (Magazine)
- December 31, 2006, Non-polar process aids improve extrusion; troubleshooting corona treatment issues; electron beam curable gas and aroma barrier technology; and the role of adhesives in the retort pouch. Providing practical ...
- What's Ne
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 2006, ... Helps increase film stiffness and strength as well, company says, and increases gas and vapor barrier properties. Reportedly, optical properties including transparency and gloss are improved. Line is suited ...
- the PLACE
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 2006, ... replaced an unclaimed random copolymer PP layer in a seven-layer, 5 mil thick, high barrier, high stiffness pouch construction of PP/tie resin/Nylon 6/EVOH/Nylon 6/tie resin/PP. Adding a clarifier decreased ...
- The Place
- (The Place)
- August 31, 2006, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Barrier Testing And Comparison In Pouch Packaging Structures by Bill Minnich, AET Films APPLICATION: Metallized OPP structures can provide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Barrier Testing And Comparison ...
- TAPPI's PLACE Conference Coming in Septembe
- (Archive)
- July 24, 2006, ... converting industry. Attendees will learn about: New developments in flexible packaging, barrier films, sealant films, adhesives, coatings, additives, and resins. Latest developments in polymer extrusion, ...
- New Products, Part 2
- (Magazine)
- May 30, 2006, ... film is directly embossable and reportedly offers good surface gloss, clarity, and moisture barrier. Also has a wide sealing range and consistent COF. This holographic overwrap is said to give a package ...
- A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
- (Magazine)
- April 29, 2006, 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 ...
- A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
- (Magazine)
- March 30, 2006, ... film barrier properties, increase modulus, increase heat distortion temperature, and improve flame retardancy. Good dispersion of nanoclays in the polymer matrix and a strong interface between the two ...
- Personal Care Items & Packaging
- (Magazine)
- February 27, 2006, ... special care is necessary in the selection of a laminate to prepare a pouch for packaging shampoo. Various additives such as fragrances can be as difficult to package as ketchup or mustard. Barrier ...
- A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
- (Magazine)
- January 30, 2006, 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 ...
- First Glance
- (Magazine)
- January 30, 2006, ... a low-barrier can sent with a plastic plunger seamed on and a loose metal dispenser. Sonoco also helped Griffith reduce its label inventory by developing a label with data for both sauces. The spiral labels ...
- Packaging 2006: What's Ahead
- (Magazine)
- November 29, 2005, ... of active and intelligent packaging to enhance product safety and help identify product tampering or contamination. Some say regulatory barriers exist in this area in markets such as the EU, suggesting ...
- Food Contact Regs: a Global Look
- (Magazine)
- May 30, 2005, ... exemptions apply to housewares, packaging materials separated from food by a functional barrier, or polymerization aids used at low levels to make a duly regulated polymer. The "no migration" principle ...
- A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI
- (Magazine)
- April 29, 2005, ... Besides temperature stability, the barrier properties of the packaging components require consideration. The optimum package design should prevent loss of moisture and nutrients from the foodstuff and ...
- Materials
- (Magazine)
- April 29, 2005, ... is a linerboard featuring an exclusive moisture barrier coating. Completely repulpable and 100% recyclable, product reportedly will run smoothly on existing converting equipment. Available in most standard ...
- Converting Industry News, Part 2
- (Magazine)
- December 30, 2004, ... come from EVA, although from a smaller base, due to greater barrier requirements in food markets. PVC and PVDC films are expected to exhibit the slowest increases. For more information contact Freedonia ...
- New Product Digest, Part 1
- (Magazine)
- November 29, 2004, ... The MDO (machine-direction orientation) unit is designed for integration with a blown film line. Company says it offers enhancements to PE film, including downgauging with few or no trade-offs in barrier ...