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Dealing with Ink Adhesion on High-Slip Films

(Magazine)

December 31, 2001, One of the most common problems with printing high-slip films is poor ink adhesion. Such films have low surface energies, and the levels of slip additives One of the most common problems with printing ...

Control of Adhesion and Removal of Heat Sealable Tops on Polymer Containers

(Magazine)

December 31, 2001, Application: By reviewing peelable seals for lid-tub applications, the authors summarize basic peel and seal mechanisms and discuss variables and methods that control seal and peel properties. They offer ...

Water-Based Ink Adhesion and Web Temperature

(Magazine)

March 31, 2001, ... inks to “dry” more slowly. Let's test these concepts by looking at the following problem. You have water-based inks that show excellent adhesion to corona treated PE film. In addition, you have a ...

The Influence of Aluminum Gauge on the Adhesion of Extruded Polyester to Foil Using Adheisve Primers

(Magazine)

December 31, 2000, Application: Adhesion primers are effective when the thickness of polyester resin extrudate to aluminum substrate thickness exceeds a ratio of 0.7. Author email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Peer Reviewed ...

Roll Blocking: Root Cause & Solutions

(Converting Expert)

February 23, 2026, ... web fails to release smoothly.  Definition Roll blocking is the unwanted adhesion of adjacent layers stored in a wound roll.  Roll blocking will be seen at the unwind. The web will not release smoothly ...

Why the Future of Packaging Print Looks More Like Software Than Hardware

(Print)

February 23, 2026, ... exceptions by job and SKU. Rethinking Print Equipment Decisions A software-first view does not make the press itself less important. Packaging still has hard requirements for adhesion, durability, ...

LogoJET Expands Materials Offering with TruFlat® Partnership

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2026, ... with TruFlat®, giving customers access to LogoJET-approved substrates that have been pre-tested for print adhesion, consistency, and reliable results, helping reduce setup time and material guesswork for ...

Adhesive Tape Products & Support for Flexo are our Business

(Adhesive Coating)

February 4, 2026, ... choice for flexographic printers seeking dependable, high‑quality solutions. FlexStik® CB vinyl mounting tapes are for adhesion to the various cylinder types commonly used in flexo printing. They feature ...

Five Label Material Must-Haves for Market Growth

(Label/Tape)

December 30, 2025, ... engineered for durability, adhesion and print integrity under stress. For converters, highly specialized markets can represent areas for new opportunities. Healthcare and laboratory facilities are growing ...

Surface Treatment is Straightforward – Right? Wrong!

(Surface Prep)

December 30, 2025, How corona and plasma treatment improve ink adhesion on today’s complex packaging films. On the face of it, there is no reason to think that a liquid, like ink or varnish, will not adhere to any surface ...

Eye Candy Begins with Engineering

(Coating)

December 30, 2025, ... Coating with primers and corona treating can improve printability and adhesion. Converting to mono-material flexible packaging requires careful consideration; materials and process steps previously proven ...

Growth Opportunities in the EV Space

(Label/Tape)

December 7, 2025, ... cooling. These include: Dielectric tapes with primerless adhesion to majority of TIM adhesives High wet-out adhesives to lower thermal impedance between TIM and heat source Silicone-based PSAs ...

CJ Biomaterials Launches PHA Platform for Sustainable Paper & Board Extrusion Coatings 

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2025, ... home compostability certification.  PHACT™ PHA semi-crystalline and amorphous grades combine to create PHA extrusion coatings that deliver excellent paper adhesion, sealing performance, and oil ...

Technical Considerations to Ensure Optimal UV LED Curing

(UV)

November 2, 2025, ... that LED light sources produce higher quality cures and better adhesion on a wide range of materials, including recycled materials. They can also achieve higher speeds with black and white inks. Tough ...

Norwalt Automation Group Launches Digital Division to Transform High-Volume Product Labeling

(News | New Products)

October 6, 2025, ... (DTO) digital printer, capable of printing on up to 300 containers per minute with ultra-high-resolution 1200 dpi output. The system is engineered to deliver exceptional ink durability and adhesion across ...

The Role of Dual-Cure Inks in the Transition to UV LED

(News | New Products)

September 28, 2025, ... adhesion and less waste or rejected prints. In addition, unlike mercury lamps that require prolonged warm-up times and generate significant amounts of heat, UV LED curing units can be activated or deactivated ...

New Water-based ACTDigi® LEP Primer, Part of HP’s Expanded Primer Portfolio, Offers Converters Improved Print Performance and Enhanced User Experience

(News | New Products)

September 16, 2025, ... papers and wine labels. ACTEGA’s ACTDigi® LEP Primer stands out by enhancing ink adhesion, enabling outstanding print quality. When combined with ACTEGA’s extensive OPV solutions, including UV, LED, ...

BW Converting at Labelexpo Europe 2025

(News | New Products)

September 2, 2025, ... The Corona Pure and Corona SlimLine improve ink and coating adhesion on challenging materials, while the Unity LED system delivers high-intensity UV curing with reduced energy consumption and a compact ...

CASE STUDY: ExxonMobil Signature Polymers Partners With Chengdu Boshikerui on Metallized Polyethylene Film With Simplified Lamination Structure and Superior Barrier Performance

(News | New Products)

August 27, 2025, ... PET, which can be incompatible with polyethylene, leading to poor adhesion, weak barrier performance, and high friction during processing.  To overcome these limitations, ExxonMobil applied its advanced ...

How Vacuum Web Coating Ensures Precision, Quality Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

August 27, 2025, ... with excellent adhesion and uniformity Precision & Consistency - Enables precise layer thickness control, making it ideal for applications requiring uniform coatings. Environmental Benefits - Compared ...