Matrix Removal

Modifying Adhesives for Superior Performance

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February 28, 2001, ... curative agent. Options are isocyanate systems, aziridines, epoxies, and other chemicals that link the polymer chains together forming a tight-knit, thermoset matrix. The most common curative agents ...

On the Move...

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February 28, 2001, News from: AIMCAL, Bobst Group, Brandtjen & Kluge, BST Pro Mark, Corotec, Electrostatic Discharge Assn., DuPont Teijin Films, Econo Products, Elite Cameron, General Formulations, Gravure Education ...

Products

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February 28, 2001, ... die-cutting and matrix stripping. Transfer Tapes Suited for Form/Label Combo Avery Dennison, Pasadena, CA; 800/944-8511; averydennison.com Two transfer tapes for making integrated labels allow converters ...

Odd Shape? Odd Substrate? You Might Try Pad Printing

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January 31, 2001, Although this column primarily covers conventional printing processes, I do occasionally receive questions about processes that are less common, such Although this column primarily covers conventional ...

A Glossary of Descriptive Terms - Fifth Installment

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January 31, 2001, Here is the fifth in this series of glossary columns, intended to improve the technical communication between new and seasoned members of the converting Here is the fifth in this series of glossary columns, ...

Products

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January 31, 2001, ... Stones Aid Flexo, Gravure Shima American, Glendale Hts., IL; 630/871-8900 Grinding stones available in Resinoid or PVA bonding matrix prepare cylindrical surfaces of ceramic, copper, chrome, steel, stainless ...

The Effects o Comonomer Type on the Blown Film Performance of LLDPE Resins Made Using a Metallocene Single-Site Catalyst

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January 31, 2001, Application: Using 1-butene, 1-hexene, and 1-octene as a comonomer gives blown film performance that increases with increasing length of the a-olefin used. by Ashish M. Sukhadia, M. Bruce Welch, & Rajendra ...

Controlling Your Web from Beginning to End, Part II

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December 31, 2000, In Part II of this two-part series, Bill Hawkins continues his analysis of the devices and designs that serve to keep your web under control. In Part II of this two-part series, Bill Hawkins continues ...

Converting Industry News

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November 30, 2000, News from: AIMCAL, BPI, Centrexpo, Graph Expo/Converting Expo (GASC), Korber PaperLink North America, Mead Corp., Paperboard Packaging Council, Sealed Air Corp., Selecterra, and Sun Chemical, USCC. Covering ...

What's New in Narrow We

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November 30, 2000, ... matrix rewind; two "S" wrap pull roll sections for programmable "draw" control during slitting; and traversing edge trim take-up. Films are Double-Faced for Mounting FLEXcon Co. Inc., Spencer, MA; 508/885-8200; ...

Converting Industry News

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November 29, 2000, News from: Bachofen & Meier, Barrier Films, BHS, Biocorp, Dusenbery, GulfStates Paperboard, Jalema, Kapak, Multapex, Northern Expediting Corp., Pactiv Corp., PCMC, PMC, PPC, SJP (UK) Ltd., Solutia, Stora ...

What's New in Narrow We

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October 31, 2000, ... 15-in., ultraviolet (UV) flexo combination press is equipped with five newly developed flexo print stations, two rotary die stations, a rotary screen module, AC servo unwind/rewind, waste matrix, back ...

Converting Industry News

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October 31, 2000, News from: Arrow Paper, Ato Findley, Bostik, Caraustar, Clemson, Comco, Eastman, EFC Inc., Empriva, FBF, GE Plastics, GretagMacbeth, MacDermid, MAJIQ, Market Tracking Intl., Mead, MSDSBank.com, Nordson, ...

Products

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October 31, 2000, New from: ABB Automation, Absolutely Micro Clean, Andantex, CreoScitex, Danfoss Drives, Dusenbery, Electroid, Electro-Tech Systems, Graymills, Hydra-Cell/Wanner Engineering, Keyence Corp., Paul N. Gardner ...

Digital Products for the Converting Industry

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October 31, 2000, New digital products from: ALE, Barco, BST Pro Mark, Electro-Tech Systems, Heidelberg, HP Indigo, Imation, Kernco, MacDermid, PGI, Presstek, RDP Marathon, Screen, Xeikon, and X-Rite. New digital products ...

A Glossary of Descriptive TermsSecond Installment

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September 30, 2000, ... that a mandrel under- goes during winding. Dielectric : A material that does not conduct electrical current through its matrix body. However, most of these materials will give up or add surface electrons ...

Reporter Clips

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September 30, 2000, News from: Automatan, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc., Buckley Graphics, Comco Intl., Custom Tape & Label, De La Rue Holographics, Fusion UV Systems, Harper Corp., Kraton Polymers, LG Intl., Scapa Tapes North ...

Common Causes of Blocking in Heat Seal CoatingsPart I

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September 30, 2000, Heat seal coatings are formulated materials that are applied to a substrate on a coater and then wound into a roll. In a subsequent operation, the coated Heat seal coatings are formulated materials that ...

A Basic Understanding of Chill Rolls

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September 30, 2000, Application: The fundamental knowledge from a basic understanding of roll design, function, and construction can help when purchasing a new roll, evaluating a new product or process, and troubleshooting. ...

Nitrocellulose, Solvents, Recycling, and Safety

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September 30, 2000, Without proper precautions, the combination of nitrocellulose-containing inks, solvent-based press cleaners, and on-site recycling can be a deadly one. In the converting industry, it is normally desirable ...

What's New in Narrow We

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August 31, 2000, ... width combinations, including inverted facestock. Adhesive capabilities include pattern gums, permanents, removables, and heavy and light coat weights. Convey Waste Matrix Adhesive Economically AirTrim ...

Pollution Control Innovation for Silicone-Based Coatings

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July 31, 2000, Since the late 1970s, there has been a dramatic increase in pollution control applications involving silicone as part of the exhaust stream. Unfortunately, Since the late 1970s, there has been a dramatic ...

Oxide-coated films are still finding their market niche

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November 30, 1996, With all the hype in recent years about transparent barrier films, one would think that applications could be found almost anywhere in the supermarket. With all the hype in recent years about transparent ...

The role of barrier materials in packaging low-fat goods.

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October 31, 1996, It is entirely possible that a low- or no-fat product that is packaged and distributed in the same way as its full-fat counterpart will experience consumer It is entirely possible that a low- or no-fat ...

Partnering launches future growth in laminations

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August 31, 1996, ... market. Selection of an equipment supplier, says Coulter, comprised an "elaborate matrix of different aspects that we wanted to evaluate, including a weighted averaging of cost, quality, and service. ...

MSC Specialty Films reaches success down to the core

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May 31, 1996, In order to provide customers with just what its name promises, MSC Specialty Films needed the right core supplier. Star Paper Tube's new StarTech Div. In order to provide customers with just what its ...

Plate advances bring flexo closer to offset

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April 30, 1996, ... the plate polymer matrix, resulting in swelling and softening. The EXL plate is especially resistant to degradation and is compatible with most of the UV inks available. "I believe flexo will soon be ...

New hot stamper does more for short runs

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February 29, 1996, ... followed by a prismatic silver border around the black. This printed construction is then laminated on the Franklin with a 1-mil, pressure-sensitive-coated polyester (also from Westkote). The matrix is ...

Deciphering the complexities of the core/shaft/unwind relationship.

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January 31, 1996, When designing a core/shaft/unwind system for a particular application, there are many factors to consider. What are these considerations, and how do When designing a core/shaft/unwind system for a particular ...

Pollution and politics: how green will the new year be?

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January 31, 1996, As new environmental issues arise, some old standbys are coming up for review and revision. One thing is certain: Change is on the way.As 1996 gets underway, As new environmental issues arise, some old ...