Film Manufacturing

Film Barrier Aids Shelf Life

(Flexpack)

June 30, 2011, NanoShield high-barrier technology can be applied to PET, OPP, BON, and PLA films used for food packaging to resist moisture and oxygen from penetrating NanoShield high-barrier technology can be applied ...

Slit Thin-Gauge Films & More

(Slit)

May 31, 2011, Model SR7000 duplex slitter/rewinder is designed for thin-gauge films, foils, and packaging materials. Capable of running 84-in.-wide webs at 1,500 fpm, Model SR7000 duplex slitter/rewinder is designed ...

Splice Film & Foil Efficiently

(Label/Tape)

May 31, 2011, EasySplice FilmLine Plus adhesive tape is for high-performance splicing of film and foil webs during high-speed printing and coating applications. Product, EasySplice FilmLine Plus adhesive tape is for ...

Decreased Cooling Time for Blown Film

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2011, The Aquarex line blows film downward and uses water instead of air to quench the bubble, reportedly decreasing the cooling time by a factor of 30. The The Aquarex line blows film downward and uses water ...

Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... brand differentiation and identity. The high printability of shrink-sleeve film allows for decoration and graphic impact that enhance package visibility with the ultimate goal of raising unit sales figures. ...

EMA Launches Information Series on Metallized Paper & Film

(Metallizing)

April 25, 2011, ... and how it can benefit our environment. It features two scientifically researched case studies, one for metallized paper and one for metallized film, which inform the reader in a manner that’s simple and ...

Films Suited for Stand-Up Pouches

(Flexpack)

March 31, 2011, Expanded line of Torayfan TreaTear directional-tear PP sealant films includes LT52 and LT72 films for non-retort applications. Said to allow the manufacture Expanded line of Torayfan TreaTear directional-tear ...

Backlit Films Offer Vivid Images

(Digital)

March 31, 2011, Glossy Backlit Film (ESM-GBF) and Matte Backlit Film (ESM-MBF) are premium 8-mil products available for company's wide-format eco-solvent inkjet printers Glossy Backlit Film (ESM-GBF) and Matte Backlit ...

BOPP Films Reduce Pack Weight and Waste

(Flexpack News)

March 14, 2011, Innovia Films, a producer of speciality BOPP and cellulose substrates for a variety of labelling techniques, has launched a new range of films suitable for linerless label applications, Rayoface NB WIGTON, ...

Shrink Sleeve Film Is Efficient

(Label/Tape)

February 28, 2011, Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films for shrink-label packaging are said to provide the high shelf impact of full-body shrink sleeves for high-volume applications. Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films for shrink-label ...

Films Suited for Pharma Blister Packs

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, The Pentapharm film line now includes kpVantage polyester films for pharmaceutical blister packaging. High-performance films incorporate a wide range The Pentapharm film line now includes kpVantage polyester ...

Lidding Films Seal Well

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, LumiLid printable and metallized polyester lidding films seal to a variety of tray substrates. Said to maintain seal integrity while offering an excellent LumiLid printable and metallized polyester lidding ...

Laminate Film Has Antimicrobial Agent

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, Laminate and Apex 3953 AM sealant film contain an antimicrobial agent that reduces the threat of microbial activity for applications in which hermetic Laminate and Apex 3953 AM sealant film contain an ...

Barrier Films Subject of Study

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, CARY, NC | Contract Market Research is offering a comprehensive report on the US market for high-performance packaging films used in barrier packaging CARY, NC | Contract Market Research is offering a ...

Films Are Tough

(Label/Tape)

December 31, 2010, Durable film solutions designed for long-term exposure to chemicals and extreme environmental conditions are said to last the lifetime of end-use applications. Durable film solutions designed for long-term ...

Off-Line Winding for Stretch Film

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

December 31, 2010, Coreless off-line winding technology from NO.EL (Italy) allows manufacturers to produce coreless and cored conventional stretch film for hand and/or machine Coreless off-line winding technology from NO.EL ...

Print on Paper, Film, Foil-now WATER?!

(Print News)

December 07, 2010, ... thin liquid film stays on the surface of water. Then the ink is instantly cured by UV-LED light, the image transforms into the polymeric film, which also stays on the surface of water due to the difference ...

ISO Poly Adds W&H Film Line

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, GRAY COURT, SC | ISO Poly Films, a company of Sigma Plastics Group, has purchased a blown film extrusion line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. that GRAY COURT, SC | ISO Poly Films, a company of Sigma ...

Sensor Helps Produce Flat Film

(Controls)

November 30, 2010, The FG710S IR optical sensor measures the thickness of clear, filled, voided, and pearlized films with a patented optical design, selection of discrete The FG710S IR optical sensor measures the thickness ...

Films Yield Special Effects

(Flexpack)

November 30, 2010, Aurora Special Effect Film is engineered so white light striking the film partially reflects from each layer. Films are said to be flexible in both mechanical Aurora Special Effect Film is engineered so ...

Inks for Shrink Films

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

November 30, 2010, SunSpectro Symphony water-based inks are suited for flexo-printed shrink film applications. Said to eliminate concerns for film adhesion and cracking SunSpectro Symphony water-based inks are suited for ...

Films Meet VOC Directives

(Label/Tape)

November 30, 2010, Label-Lyte OPP film grades 50LL539 and 60LH538 for p-s labels comply with EU directives limiting the emission of VOCs during manufacture. Both two-side Label-Lyte OPP film grades 50LL539 and 60LH538 for ...

Webex Acquires REM Manufacturing

(Web Handling News)

November 14, 2010, Webex, Inc., a leading provider of precision process rolls for the converting industry, finalized acquisition of REM Mfg., a producer of slitter/rewinders located in Hackettstown, NJ NEENAH, WI | Webex, ...

ISO Poly Films Installs 8th W&H Film Line

(Flexpack News)

November 03, 2010, ISO Poly Films, Inc., a Sigma Plastics Group company, has purchased its fourth blown film extrusion line in less than 18 months from Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H), bringing ISO Poly's total film lines to ...

Overlaminate Films Offered

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2010, Self-wound polyester overlaminate films with removable adhesive include 600REM and 614REM. Said to be suited for overlaminate applications in which the Self-wound polyester overlaminate films with removable ...

BEP Hologram, Polinas Announce HRI Holographic Films

(Flexpack News)

October 31, 2010, BEP Hologram and Polinas present HRI holographic films from BEP to provide an even wider array of alternatives for packaging designers and brand owners for creating attractive FORT LEE, NJ | BEP Hologram ...

Dow Adds Line For New Films

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Co. is introducing ENLIGHT polyolefin encapsulant films, said to enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production MIDLAND, MI | The Dow Chemical Co. is introducing ...

Barrier Films: SiOx Barrier Benefits

(Coatings)

September 30, 2010, ...  Plastic films are very flexible and offer medium protection against moisture, gases, and aromas. However, consumers expect not only product protection from packaging, they want to see the food they buy; ...

Shortage of 48-gauge PET Film?

(Yo's Yarns)

September 10, 2010, A recent conversation with my good friend John Felinski, president of Filmquest in Bolingbrook, IL, revealed there’s a growing critical shortage of 48-gauge PET film used for converting applications. A ...

Primer for PET Films

(Coating/Laminating)

August 31, 2010, ... excellent weatherability, non-yellowing characteristics, and a reliable and durable solution for PET film primer needs. This press-ready aqueous polymeric dispersion is called ideal for durable, industrial ...