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Ashland Announces Two New PSAs

(Coating/Laminating)

June 28, 2016, ... acrylate emulsion delivers high performance with a more environmentally compatible profile than the solvent-based adhesives typically used in permanent tape applications. It is said to provide good adhesion ...

GPA Adds Paper for Double-Thick Applications

(Flexpack)

June 15, 2016, ... It can be die-cut, glued, laminated, UV coated, and foil stamped for customized applications. This sheet’s premium formulation promises superior ink adhesion, exceptional print quality, and beautiful ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 5, 2016, ... Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Moisture barrier Adhesion layer (tie layer) for coextrusion of polar (e,g., PA, PET-G) and non-polar (e.g., PE) or BOPP films Modified atmosphere packaging applied as coating ...

Enercon Offers Blown Ion Plasma Technology

(Surface Prep)

May 30, 2016, Blown Ion Plasma Technology is said to improve adhesion for UV/LED applications on conductive and non-conductive surfaces MENOMONEE FALLS, WI | Enercon Industries Corporation offers Blown Ion Plasma ...

Jindal Films Announces New Digital Offerings

(News | New Products)

May 28, 2016, ... line performance, and printability on HP Indigo Digital Presses. Company says converters can print directly onto the surface of the films using electro ink with excellent adhesion, which has a certified ...

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, ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 5, 2016, ... have to be pre-treated to allow for good adhesion? What about the liner? For instance, in ultra-clear applications, use of a film liner is recommended as the adhesive then does not take on the topical ...

Toray BOPP Used for PVdC-Free Lamination

(Flexpack)

May 1, 2016, ... other supplemental materials to promote bond adhesion for laminating to PVdC-coated OPP. Besides those concerns, reports about PVdC-coated films' potential negative long-term effect on the environment ...

ACTEGA North America Coating Adds Design Element

(Coating/Laminating)

April 10, 2016, ... systems. Ability to be used on both flexographic and lithographic print applications. Unique self-registration characteristics to create high-motion graphics. Excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates. ...

AIMCAL and Fraunhofer Report Agenda for European Conference

(News | New Products)

April 6, 2016, ... Vacuum Deposition onto Flexible Substrates, Wrinkling and Spreading, Adhesion Science Principles and Practice, and Permeation Barriers. Registrations made prior to April 29 receive a discounted rate. ...

WS Packaging Group Launches In-House UL Lab

(Controls)

April 2, 2016, ...  Adhesion Aging Stability Chemical Exposure Defacement Legibility Water/Humidity Exposure Weathering Once testing is completed, WS Packaging will provide UL with the data results for the ...

HERMA Offers Resin-Free Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

March 25, 2016, ... tack, adhesive is ideally suited for labels that are applied to whole sausages or raw ham without a barrier layer made of film.  “The lower the resin content, the lower initial tack and final adhesion, ...

Monadnock Using Michelman Coating in New Development

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2016, ... 1600 has yielded third-party certified, best-performing three-star results for runnability, photo-quality ink adhesion and blanket compatibility (>12k impressions) on HP Indigo digital presses.” “We ...

Sticking With It | Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives 101

(Coating/Laminating)

March 4, 2016, ... work, providing adhesion of label, graphic, or tape to a surface, i.e., it makes it stick! Gaining an understanding of how these adhesives work and key factors to keep in mind when selecting an adhesive ...

Klöckner Pentaplast Offers New Shrink Label Film

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2016, ... food, Health and Beauty, Home and Garden, and Household. In addition, the technology includes the capability of using ink adhesion that passes APR label protocol with gravure, flexographic, digital, and ...

Zanders Relaunches Silver Digital Paper

(News | New Products)

February 27, 2016, ... It is reported to have excellent toner adhesion, to be fast drying, and to be suitable for many applications, including packaging, cards, displays, and brochures. Also recommended for photo albums. Product ...

ATP Offers Water-Based P-S Adhesives

(Coating/Laminating)

February 20, 2016, Systems are said to work with no loss of adhesion to substrate, making them well suited for outdoor applications WOLLERAU, SWITZERLAND | ATP offers water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive systems, ...

AGL Celebrates 20 Years in Business

(Coating/Laminating)

February 15, 2016, ... design and heating system to help solve problems associated with poor laminate adhesion and silvering. Features include fully pneumatic tension control system, cantilevered material supply stations, and ...

API Foils Offers Enhanced Hot-Stamping Product Line

(Flexpack)

January 17, 2016, ... adhesion over a wide range of substrates, wide-ranging area capability on coated stock, and over-printability when used in conjunction with ink systems designed for plastic adhesion. "With roots going ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2015

(Flexpack)

December 1, 2015, ... aluminum on company’s proprietary ultra-barrier layer, which produces a packaging film said to have superior metal adhesion and a shiny appearance. The other side of the film has a stable coefficient of ...