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Extrusion Coating

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: April 30, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Influence of electron beam on some polymeric substrates used in flexible packaging; polymer processing additives and melt fracture in blown film, die geomotry considerations; adding oxygen barrier to laminating adhesives; and how to improve cross-machine drying profiles.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: March 31, 2006, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Contributing Editor
Improving productivity with automated slitter positioning, polymeric nanocomposites enabled by controlled architecture materials, benefits of new technology ionizers for web handling, and the effect of orientation on MD on HMW-HDPE films.

Extrusion Coating Evolves

Published: August 31, 2005, By Carrie Cleaveland, Assistant Editor
The initial investment for extrusion coating equipment is high but could easily be recovered if the line is subject to high-production.

Extrusion Dies

Published: October 31, 2004, By Jamie Foederer, Extrusion Dies Industries (EDI)
Due to the intense competition in today's marketplace, extrusion-coating converters face greater challenges than ever.

Analysis of Film Extrusion Problems with Flow Simulation

Published: September 30, 2004, By John Perdikoulias & Jiri Vlcek, Compuplast International Inc.
Application: Computer simulation can explain certain flow behavior and phenomena that can occur during film extrusion. This understanding can correct a problem and improve product quality.

Investing in Success

Published: August 01, 2004, By by Nsenga Byrd Thompson Associate Editor
When PFFC first met Coating Excellence Intl. in 2000, it was an up-and-coming startup just settling into its new 50,000-sq-ft facility in Wrightstown,

Weight Control

Published: June 30, 2004, By Edward D. Cohen, Edward D. Cohen Consulting
The quality and performance of a coated product depend on obtaining the desired coating weight and maintaining its uniformity in all the rolls of manufactured product.

TAPPI Offers New Product

Published: February 01, 2004, By David J. Bentley Jr., the PLACE Editor
Beginning in March 2004, TAPPI will offer a new product for companies and individuals who use the TAPPI Test Methods and Technical Information Papers (TIPS).

The PLACE Division of TAPPI Announces Film and Extrusion Coating Short Course

Published: February 01, 2004, By David J.Bentley, Jr., the PLACE Editor
The PLACE Division of TAPPI has announced a short course entitled: 2004 PLACE Film and Extrusion Coating Short Course. It will be April 19-21, 2004, at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.

G Prime A Rheological Indicator to Predict the Extrusion Coating Performance of LDPE

Published: February 01, 2004, By Per-Åke Clevenhag & Claes Oveby, Tetra Pak Converting Technologies AB
Application: A new rheological test method can predict the processing performance of LDPE for extrusion coating.

A New Enhanced Polyethylene for Extrusion Coating and Laminating

Published: August 01, 2003, By Richard W. Halle and David M. Simpson, ExxonMobil Chemical Co.
Application: Using metallocene catalyst technology provides an enhanced polyethylene with excellent heat sealing performance in extrusion-coated and extrusion-laminated constructions.

Study Finds Extrusion Coaters/Laminators Focused on Innovation

Published: February 01, 2003, By Lee Keiser, Excel Consulting & AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.
The extrusion coating and laminating market in North America is being researched by AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. for a forthcoming study in its series

Polymers / Laminations / Adhesives / Coatings / Extrusions

Published: November 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries

The Miracle of Coextrusion Makes Believers of Many

Published: September 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley, Jr., RBS Technologies
Coextrusion has allowed converters to make different constructions using alternate materials for new applications. Since its introduction only a few decades

Polymers/Laminations/Adhesives/Coatings/Extrusions

Published: August 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley, Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries

Polymers/Laminations/Adhesives/Coatings/Extrusions

Published: July 01, 2001, By David J. Bentley Jr., Editor
Providing practical information to the converting and packaging industries

Extrusion Coating Technology For The Imaging Industry

Published: April 01, 2001, By by Thomas Bezigian Great Lakes Technologies, LLC email: tombezig@aol.com
Application: Extrusion coating is a process that can meet demanding applications such as photographic paper and other imaging uses. Extrusion coating

A Primer on How to Put Substrates Together

Published: March 01, 2001, By David Bentley, Contributing Editor
To extrusion coat, extrusion laminate, or film laminate? If a composite construction is your goal, there is more than one way to get there.

Specially Designed Metallocene Copolymers for Extrusion Coating

Published: March 01, 2001, By Jim Cooper and Anna Perez Moreno, The Dow Chemical Co.
Application: New metallocene polymers have equal and sometimes better ultimate hot tack and high temperature hot tack compared with current acid copolymers and ionomers.

Extrusion Coating Line Audit Can Bring Big Benefits

Published: February 01, 2001, By Jan Ivey, Black Clawson Converting Machinery LLC
Do you know which of the components and variables in your extrusion coating line could be improved? An audit of the line will tell you.

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

Published: January 31, 2001
A Communication from the Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Division of TAPPI.

Air Gap Dynamics: Effect on Molecular Properties and Heat Seal

Published: January 01, 2001, By Ray Edwards, Eastman Chemical Co.
Application: Because the molecular structure of a polyethylene coating changes during extrusion, an extrusion coating operation should expect variations in final performance.

The Case Against Oxidation as a Primary Factor for Bonding Acid Copolymers to Foil

Published: December 01, 2000, By Barry Morris & Naozumi Suzuki, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Mitsui-du Pont Polyechemicals
Application: Acid copolymers will generally adhere more strongly to foil than low density polyethylene even when processing the acid copolymer at lower temperatures. This reduces the potential for taste, odor, processing, and other problems associated with high temperature processing.

Develop New Products with the Aid of a Pilot Line/Lab

Published: November 01, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Our updated guide to facilities that offer pilot lines and research equipment provides information that can help you better serve your customers—and maybe even enter new markets.

Directory of Pilot Lines/Labs A-L

Published: November 01, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Guide to facilities that offer pilot lines and research equipment, A thru L: Acumeter, Akron Coating, B.F. Perkins, Black Clawson, Brampton, ChemDevelopment, Chemair/Polytech Labs, Converting Machinery Technologies, Dummore, Enercon, Euclid Tool/Machine, Fronter Industrial, Faustel, General Forumlations, Geometric, Glenro, Holyoke, KAPCO, Killion Lab (Davis-Standard), Kroenert, Labelon, and Lamart.

Directory of Pilot Lines/Labs M-Z

Published: November 01, 2000, By Edward Boyle, Contributing Editor
Pilot lines and research equipment facilities guide, M thru Z: May Coating, Megtec, Microseal, Mylan Technologies, New Era Converting Machinery, Pillar, Polymer Science, Polytype America, Polytech North America, Print/Con-Printing and Converting Research Center, Tekmatex Inc., Texmac Inc., UCB Chemicals Corp., Viscor, and Yasui Seiki (USA).

A Basic Understanding of Chill Rolls

Published: October 01, 2000, By Michael Puhalla, New Castle Industries, New Castle, PA, USA
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.

When Employees Become Owners... A Happy Ending

Published: June 01, 2000, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
The "closing" of a former Champion-owned paper mill and several converting facilities proved to be a blessing for the employees—now owners—of one-year-old Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.

French Fry Fascination Brings Big Business to Bonar

Published: April 01, 2000, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor
Two Black Clawson coextrusion lines bring Bonar into the world of institutional french fry packaging. And what a big world it is.

Curtain Coating Technology Can Mean Big Benefits

Published: March 01, 2000, By Dr. Peter M. Schweizer
Curtain coating belongs to the class of premetered coating methods. The term "premetered" indicates that only the exact amount of fluid to be coated onto

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