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World’s First Dedicated Production Line for Sustainable and Floatable Shrink Sleeve Film Opened in Poland

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2022, ... facilitates easy separation of labels from PET, HDPE and PP bottles and containers in the recycling process to enable bottle-to-bottle circularity. This shrink sleeve material is mainly for use within ...

Optimizing Contact Cleaning for New Web Applications

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2022, ... which result in defects, is key to achieving high yields. As new applications involve thinner substrates and innovative types of coating materials the requirements placed on cleaning systems are much more ...

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, ... on delicate and thin substrates and embedded circuitry and metals cannot be treated due to the electrical discharge of corona treatment. Figure 1. LinearPlasma from SOFTAL provides surface treatment ...

The Fundamentals of Adhesive Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

March 27, 2022, ... be added to reduce or eliminate the potential for air bubbles to occur within the coating. Tints are often added to control opacity in white or clear substrates. This is a common practice for materials ...

DualSTAR Sets New Standards with Dual Inspection Solution for Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2022, ... of printed materials for the first time. The expression “Think twice – think dual” says it all This groundbreaking dual-use inspection system appeals specifically to companies involved in converting ...

Corona or Plasma – Which is Best for Your Process?

(Surface Prep)

March 13, 2022, ... which allows the dosage level of the inert gas to be monitored and adjusted, as required – something you can’t do with Corona treatment. The nitrogen is also more in tune with the carbonyl groups Amine, ...

Multi-Metal Corrosion Protection Offers Strong Static Dissipative Properties

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2022, ... protection and 1 year of ESD protection. The corrosion inhibitors vaporize and condense on all metal surfaces within the enclosed space and diffuse to every area of your part; protecting its exterior, ...

Davis-Standard will promote a range of converting technology at ICE Europe

(News | New Products)

February 06, 2022, ... new cloud-based IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) platform, DS Activ-Check™, enabling converters to take advantage of digital transformation for preventative maintenance and improve operations. The ...

Converting Machinery Leadership for Better Processing

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

January 10, 2022, ... and the use of the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) for improved performance analytics Promotion of best practices through informational seminars and webinars, delivered by in-house industry experts ...

Rust to Tech, Part II

(Coating/Laminating)

December 19, 2021, ... into higher technologies improve everything from throughput to energy reduction. Processes often use dryer ovens or infrared drying. Today, many have gone from decades-old traditional equipment to technologies ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Appoints Chris Nothnagle to the Position of Senior Director, New Business Development

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2021, ... excel in his new role leading our combined R&D and Corporate Marketing efforts for the future.” “Ken has always been highly-respected by his colleagues at Toray and within the industry. His tenure with ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(Roll Handling)

December 12, 2021, ... went to thinner gauge and with better heat, light, weather and solvent resistance. During the 1960s aluminum foil sheets were down to thicknesses of 0.0008 and 0.00045 in. with polished surfaces. Coatings ...

3 Pandemic-Driven Trends That Are Changing the Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

December 06, 2021, ... high-barrier films into packaging. These films replace foil-based products to keep moisture out, which keeps food fresh for longer and helps combat food waste. Customer Experience is Everything The ...

Rust to Tech, Part II

(Converting Perspectives)

November 28, 2021, ... into higher technologies improve everything from throughput to energy reduction. Processes often use dryer ovens or infrared drying. Today, many have gone from decades-old traditional equipment to technologies ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(News | New Products)

November 28, 2021, ... went to thinner gauge and with better heat, light, weather and solvent resistance. During the 1960s aluminum foil sheets were down to thicknesses of 0.0008 and 0.00045 in. with polished surfaces. Coatings ...

Avery Dennison TC-2000 Film Topcoat Enables Bolder Brand Graphics While Reducing Complexity for Converters

(News | New Products)

November 16, 2021, ... to confidently employ bold typefaces, gradients, seals and other eye-catching graphics. “The new TC-2000 from Avery Dennison provides everything we look for when shopping for materials— anchorage, ink ...

HOW TO: Identify What Perforation Method is Right for Your Application

(Slit)

November 16, 2021, ... to your existing machinery or, if you are looking for a drop-in unit to keep things simple, we can help. Custom to your specifications, any length slit, any spacing.  Send your material to us for examination, ...

Sappi Rockwell Solutions Launches a Sustainable Lidding Film for the Soft Fruit Industry

(Flexpack)

November 10, 2021, ... is being prioritized in the soft fruit market, but freshness is everything and nothing plays as big a role in maintaining freshness as the packaging,” said Chris Button, head of sales, Sappi Rockwell Solutions. ...

Q & A: NORDMECCANICA

(Coating/Laminating)

November 08, 2021, ... that all products we are delivering currently are even better open to future evolutions. It is all about integration and modularity. A format we keep implementing and evolving. The next new thing in our ...

Rust to Tech : Part I

(Converting Perspectives)

October 31, 2021, This begins a five-part series, “Rust to Tech”. While some still think of the manufacturing engine of the U.S. as the old “rust belt,” By Susan Stansbury, Contributing Writer This begins a five-part ...