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Coating Matters: Don't Blame Chatter on Coating Head

Published: February 01, 2011
Let's talk chatter. Not just because it's cold outside, but because it is a common defect in the coating industry. What is chatter? For those who have

Technical Report: A Rheology Lesson

Published: February 01, 2011

Whether you are dealing with a fluid coating or a plastic product, you need to understand rheology. Rheology of the polymer in question affects not only

Control Each Coating Process

Published: February 01, 2011
The Integrator C single-point system replaces obsolete CMR systems with additional features such as recipe management, historical data trending, and alarms.

EDI's New Technology Center Features Multi-Process Lab

Published: January 07, 2011
The latest addition to an extensive process laboratory at the world headquarters of Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC (EDI)

Coating Matters: Defects | Finding the Cause

Published: January 01, 2011
In the world of coating equipment, the coating station is considered the heart of the beast. For better or worse, when the fluid comes in contact with

Bertram Capital To Acquire EDI

Published: December 30, 2010
Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC (EDI), a leading international supplier of flat extrusion and coating dies, announced its acquisition by Bertram Capital, a private equity firm based in San Mateo, CA

Erema's K Show Success Shows Confidence in Recycling Future

Published: December 17, 2010
Erema received orders for 12 TVEplus plastics recycling systems during K2010. The TVEplus is the latest version of Erema's vented TVE series

Mondi Plants Boost Coating Capabilities for Food Packaging

Published: December 02, 2010
Mondi Örebro has upgraded its extrusion coating facilities with tandem equipment, allowing the Swedish-based plant to increase capacity and run two-sided products with different polymer types

Coating Takes Heat

Published: December 01, 2010
T-605-C single-pass, two-part aqueous matte coating can be used on most plastic film. It can withstand heat seal temperatures to 350 deg F. When properly

AIMCAL Honors Technical Papers

Published: December 01, 2010
FORT MILL, SC | The Assn. of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators bestowed 2010 John Matteucci Technical Excellence Awards for the top two

Henkel, Nordmeccania Host Workshop on Scrap Prevention

Published: December 01, 2010
Henkel Corp., a technology leader in adhesives and coatings for flexible packaging, and Nordmeccanica, a leader in the design, manufacturing, and installation of equipment for the converting industry

Henkel Highlights Sustainable Packaging Tote Recovery Program

Published: November 30, 2010
Henkel presents a fast, easy and environmentally responsible way for customers to return empty totes that previously held Henkel products

Biomass Packaging Goes Retail

Published: November 10, 2010
Biomass Packaging, a div. of Excellent Packaging & Supply, has teamed up with Natural Value to make its most popular compostable, sustainable products available directly to consumers

Consulting for Coating Industry

Published: November 01, 2010
EAU CLAIRE, WI | Mark Miller has formed Coating Tech Service, a consulting service for the roll-to-roll coating industry. Miller has more than 14 years

Process Troubleshooting

Published: November 01, 2010

Six Sigma is a quality control system utilized for everything from discrete parts to organizational efficiency. The question is: How do you best utilize

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