Coating/Laminating
Hot Topics: Adhesive Coating | Extrusion Coating | Metallizing | Curing | Drying | Green Converting | Primers | Coatings
Global Specialty Products Cleaner Is “Green”
- Published: June 16, 2017
OPTIMA 2000 FG Aqueous Cleaner is reported to meet many safety and health standards and to be suited for a number of applications
Sticking With It | Overview of Radiation Curable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
- Published: June 15, 2017
Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase considers the benefits and drawbacks of radiation curable products.
Heidelberg Takes Over Fujifilm’s Coatings and Pressroom Chemicals Operations in EMEA Region
- Published: June 14, 2017
Company reports move is part of a strategy to develop a cross-sector portfolio and become a digital company
Coating Matters | Dispersions in Liquid Coating
- Published: June 06, 2017
Unlike non-functional particles that typically are filtered out, functional particles need to be included in the coated product, so special care must be taken to make sure the process is successful.
Breit Announces Textured Finishes
- Published: June 01, 2017
The finishes, which use company’s Cast & Cure technology, can be used with narrow, wide, or sheet-fed machines
Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive
- Published: May 30, 2017
CHILL AT adhesive products are said to adhere quickly at virtually any temperature in a wide variety of label applications
Smithers Pira Reports on Functional & Barrier Coatings
- Published: May 30, 2017
The study says the packaging industry continues to demand new solutions from functional and barrier coating suppliers, leading to innovations
Sun Chemical Coatings Offer Barrier Advantages
- Published: May 23, 2017
SunBar (Aerobloc) oxygen barrier coatings are said to be cost-effective and to support packaging with lighter weight
Coating Matters | The Critical Variable—Slot Die Lip Gap
- Published: May 17, 2017
The key to uniform flow is distribution and stable pressure, velocity, and volumetric flow at exit.
Sun Chemical & HP Indigo to Develop Digital Coatings
- Published: May 08, 2017
The agreement is expected to lead to the development of coatings, including overprint varnishes and adhesives, to complement digital solutions
Mica Adds Photovoltaic Array for Clean Energy
- Published: May 05, 2017
The company continues its history of sustainable practices with the solar panel system, expected to generate up to 65 kWh of clean energy per day
Dow Binders Offer Oil and Grease Resistance
- Published: May 04, 2017
RHOBARR Binders are said to offer fluorocarbon-free* alternatives to existing food contact compliant coatings for paper and paperboard packaging
Tosaf Product Aids Extrusion Coating
- Published: May 03, 2017
The ME800047 white masterbatch is said to boost efficiency and reduce smoke and odor in extrusion coating
AIMCAL Awards | Film's Sharkskin-Like Properties Control Bacteria
- Published: April 26, 2017
Sharklet microbe-resistant embossed vinyl overlaminate from FLEXcon wins AIMCAL's Product of the Year Award.
Ashland Announces Price Increases
- Published: April 11, 2017
Company will increase prices on both Arofene and Isogrip adhesives in the Americas
