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- Sticking With It | Q&A on Testing and Evaluation
- (Coating/Laminating)
- August 07, 2017, ... have discussed in previous articles, adhesives are polymers or mixtures of polymers. To feel confident that we are getting the same product each time, we start by selecting a reliable supplier. When considering ...
- Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 3
- (Flexpack)
- August 02, 2017, ... with nylon/EVOH combinations consistent with forming a co-polymer between these two active polymers, which is nothing short of miraculous. Are there any alternatives to advanced multilayer blown film ...
- Sticking With It | Overview of Radiation Curable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
- (Coating/Laminating)
- June 14, 2017, ... the energy of the electron beam, cross-linking is initiated. All the typical chemistries used to make PSAs, i.e., styrene block copolymers, acrylics, can be cross-linked in this manner to add cohesive ...
- Global Specialty Products Cleaner Is “Green”
- (Coating/Laminating)
- June 13, 2017, ... polymers, coatings, and varnishes, as well as UV-based inks and adhesives from all types of printing equipment including rubber, plastic, stainless steel surfaces, and all press equipment (anilox, ceramic, ...
- Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 2
- (Flexpack)
- June 05, 2017, ... with the converting industry for more than 30 years and writes a blog, Tom's Poly Ploys, for PFFC. It focuses on the field of polymers, laminations, and coatings with emphasis on R&D, quality assurance, ...
- Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings
- (Coating/Laminating)
- May 28, 2017, ... coatings and biopolymers are expected to make inroads into more traditional petroleum-based wax and plastic laminate paperboard products for fresh food bakery, frozen food, and takeaway applications. Novel ...
- Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 1
- (Flexpack)
- May 03, 2017, ... barrier properties Controlled respiration (O2 and CO2 transmission) Use of new polymers Thinner, stronger films Combining incompatible polymers in one step Improved gloss Additional attributes, ...
- Polyonics To Launch Adhesive Transfer Tapes
- (Label/Tape)
- April 22, 2017, Tapes are said to offer resistance to high temperatures and ease of handling WESTMORELAND, NH | Polyonics will introduce a new family of adhesive transfer tapes at ICE USA in April 25–27 in Orlando, ...
- Flexible Packaging | Biodegradables Are From Mars
- (Flexpack)
- February 06, 2017, ... for a special packaging solution for its Mars and Snickers chocolate products. Confectionary giant Mars has been in a four-year research & development program with Rodenburg Biopolymers, a Dutch producer ...
- AMI Issues Report on Polyethylene Film
- (Flexpack)
- January 31, 2017, ... and continued dominance of PE in this segment of the market is driven by the development of more sophisticated resins, including linear varieties, a wide range of copolymers, and improved grades of conventional ...
- Chocolate Bar Wrapper Wins Global Bioplastics Award
- (Flexpack)
- January 19, 2017, Mondi Solec converts the bio-based film used for Mars and Snickers bars VEGHEL, THE NETHERLANDS | Mars, Rodenburg Biopolymers, and Taghleef Industries have been announced as winners of the 2016 ‘Oscar’ ...
- DUNMORE Reports Technology for Fluoropolymer Films
- (Flexpack)
- January 11, 2017, ... films. Fluoropolymers are used for a variety of applications where robust characteristics are needed, such as high-traffic environments, exposure to abrasive chemicals, and outdoor use. The strengths of ...
- Green Converting | Nestlé Pulls No Punches on Bioplastics
- (Flexpack)
- January 09, 2017, ... the case when Nestlé, arguably the world’s largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) food brand, took the stage at the biannual Innovation Takes Root conference, NatureWorks' collaborative biopolymers ...
- Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016
- (Flexpack)
- December 01, 2016, ... costly barrier materials, such as Nylon, EVOH, or PVDC simultaneously with other polymers such as PE, PP, or Ionomer. Foster On-A-Roll Lifter Jumbo The On-A-Roll Lifter Jumbo is one of the ...
- DuPont Technology Aids Recycling
- (Flexpack)
- November 02, 2016, Entira EP compatibilizers are said to boost the performance of recycled polyolefins GENEVA, SWITZERLAND | DuPont announces Entira EP copolymers, high-performance compatibilizers based on ethylene copolymers ...
- ExxonMobil Adds to Exceed XP Portfolio
- (Flexpack)
- October 30, 2016, New performance polymers targeting food lamination and soft-shrink flexible packaging markets are said to offer extreme film performance HOUSTON, TX | ExxonMobil is expanding its Exceed XP portfolio ...
- Show Preview | K 2016 To Reveal How Plastics Shape the Future
- (Trends/Management)
- September 21, 2016, ... be adjusted to accommodate different processing conditions. DuPont Performance Materials (Hall 6, Stand 6C43) will showcase versatile polymers that can virtually replace metal in any application ...
- Davis-Standard Extruder Has New Features
- (Coating/Laminating)
- September 07, 2016, ... steel feedscrews are said to provide reliable melt homogeneity for resins such as acid copolymers, which improves bond performance to materials such as aluminum foil. Other reported extruder advantages ...
- NDC Sensor Has Many Applications
- (Controls)
- August 28, 2016, ... costly barrier materials, such as Nylon, EVOH, or PVDC simultaneously with other polymers such as PE, PP, or Ionomer. Company says an issue confronting the accurate IR measurement of thin films is called ...
- Avery Dennison Label Logs Data
- (Label/Tape)
- August 20, 2016, ... is intended for use with products such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, and polymers. Company says it offers significant advantages over bulky, device–style data loggers commonly used ...