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Web Lines | Unwind Splice Reliability

(Web Handling)

October 24, 2016, ... or process stresses, elevated temperatures, and reach the winder without failure.    In my next column, I'll provide more details on tabbing tape. Web handling expert Tim Walker, president of ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... Company also is expanding its Stickpak Portfolio for single-serve packaging to give converters good/better/best options for a wider range of applications. Will introduce the TT Sensor Plus to track temperatures ...

Mactac Adhesives Use Solvent-Free Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

July 31, 2016, MP410 acrylic double-coated tapes and transfer adhesives are said to have low levels of VOCs and to offer a wide performance range STOW, OH | Pressure-sensitive adhesives supplier Mactac has launched ...

Ashland PSA Suited for Electronics Apps

(Coating/Laminating)

May 10, 2016, ... a good balance of adhesion and cohesion as well as good temperature resistance. The adhesive can be used in bonding multiple layers together in electronics applications, where optical clarity, durability, ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... C51) will launch an Extrusion Lamination Machine that features a uniquely designed drying hood to achieve optimum temperature; separate drive for the impression roller; and motorized three-axis movement ...

ExxonMobil Launches Performance Polymer

(Flexpack)

April 24, 2016, ... can minimize leakage and product waste. Polymers also are said to allow converters to produce food packaging films that withstand demanding environments like low temperatures or high-volume content packaging. ...

HERMA Offers Resin-Free Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

March 25, 2016, ... range extends beyond food labelling and, even at temperatures below –20 deg, does not lose its tack. Also, says company, due to its temperature resistance, HERMAsuperTack is also suitable for foodstuffs ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... 50% bio-based content, consume fewer petroleum resources and contain no solvents. Low seal initiation temperature reduces energy requirements on packaging lines. The film and sealant layers in the multilayer ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2015

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2015, ... wet and dry food, and dairy applications. They are FDA-compliant for use with oven temperatures to 400 deg F for 30 min. LumiLid films offer a low seal initiation (SIT), broad seal range, outstanding seal ...

Shurtape Offers Tape for Manufacturing Lines

(News | New Products)

September 11, 2015, ... at both ambient and elevated temperatures. • Easy Handling: A unique release coat enables tape to start-up easily off the roll, unwind smoothly and consistently, and tear cleanly by hand—even while wearing ...

Cortec Adds to Biodegradable Line

(Materials)

August 23, 2015, ... product joins company’s line of biodegradable materials, Company says after a few minutes of immersion at the specified temperature, the environmentally safe film dissolves in water leaving a harmless, ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2015 Grows To Eight Halls

(Trends/Management)

August 18, 2015, ... Fatty acid derivatives found in vegetable oils make particularly attractive base substances for bio-based adhesives because they have an inherently low glass-transition temperature. The polyester is 100% ...

Eleven Are Awarded IMDA Accolades

(Label/Tape)

August 03, 2015, ... Verstraete IML, are claimed resistant to repeated exposure to high temperatures, moisture, and detergents that are said to offer optimal protection for the bright colors. Gold Award: Best Product Family ...

Clear Lam Packaging Adds to Product Line

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2015, ... appearance. The rollstock is said to offer improved temperature resistance for hot fill applications. In addition, the material can be easily sealed with lidding films to extend product shelf life, company ...

Allied Plastics Holdings Launches Synthetic Paper

(Materials)

March 27, 2015, ... substrates being used by both UV offset and narrow web printers. Reportedly is highly versatile, has excellent layflat and cold temperature resistance, and is compatible with water-based, UV, and thermal ...

Barrier Resins | Properties, Processing & Handling of EVOH, Pt. 2

(Flexpack)

March 23, 2015, ... that can be important in the flex crack performance are the other polymer types used in the film structure, EVOH thickness, number of EVOH layers, temperature and %RH (moisture content). Using low modulus ...

AIMCAL Awards | Golf Balls & Ceramic Balls Are Game Winners

(Coating/Laminating)

March 18, 2015, ... allowing heat to radiate more rapidly, which results in lower LED operating temperatures. Q-Prime flexible circuit laminate reportedly is the only thermal management interconnect on the market today that ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2014

(Flexpack)

December 29, 2014, ... MM688 OPP film is a metallized, surface-printable monoweb solution with a broad seal range and operating window for high-speed horizontal f/f/s packaging. Company says the film, with a very low temperature ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... will be displayed. You will see augmented reality, QR codes and scanners, RFID and NFC-enabled smart tags, temperature indicating packaging, and films that prevent food spoilage. The Craft Beverage Day ...

Release Liner | Global Suppliers Must Meet Local Needs

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2014, ... as process liners and as part of the end product. Release liners, both paper and film, contribute dimensional stability; consistent, controlled release properties; temperature resistance; impart a matte ...