Substrates

A Secure Alternative

Published: March 31, 2004, By Richard A. Steenblik, Nanoventions Inc.

Micro-optic films have been developed to respond to the ever-diminshing security provided by holograms and DOVIDs.

Novel Method for Testing the Grease Resistance of Plastic-Based Dry Pet Food Packaging

Published: March 31, 2004, By Yves Wyser, Chantal Pelletier & Jakob Lange, Nestle Research Center

Dry pet food packaging needing high resistance to staining from or migration of fat content requires rapid and reliable standardized tests for development and quality control purposes. New tests show high reproducibility and good correlation with field performance.

Migration of Fluorescent Whitening Agents from Food Packaging Made from Recycled Paper

Published: February 29, 2004, By Etela Milanova & Bruce Sitholé, Pulp and Paper Research Inst. of Canada

Application: A polyethylene coating can prevent migration of fluorescent whitening agents from food packaging made from recycled fibers.

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.

Synthetic Paper: The Real Deal

Published: February 01, 2004, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor

From labels for food packaging to children's books, synthetic paper applications are finding a niche within the converting industry and beyond.

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

Published: January 31, 2004, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor

Jet ink printers dominate the growth of digital printing. One of the most promising applications of jet ink technologies is radiation-curable jet inks used in package and label printing.

Sniffing Out the Sources of Packaging Odors

Published: November 30, 2003, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor

Packaging products consist of substrates, and they can contain adhesives, primers, coatings, or inks. Converting processes involved in package manufacturing

Security Inks Raise Our Level of Protection

Published: October 31, 2003, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D. Contributing Editor

Dramatic advances in digital photographic and reprographic technology were made during the 1990s. These advances have had an undesirable side effect in that such technology provides counterfeiters greater capability to create counterfeits.

Freedonia Group Nonwovens Report Forecasts Demand Hikes thru 2007

Published: October 27, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE

According to a recently published study by the Freedonia Group, demand for nonwoven roll goods in the United States is expected to increase 3.9 percent per year, to nearly $5 billion [USD] in 2007.

Furthering Substrate Functionality

Published: October 01, 2003, By Teresa Koltzenburg, Senior Editor

Like to fool around with the functionality of your films? Want to print that hard-to-adhere-to substrate with water-based inks to reduce VOCs? If you

Foil Converter Changes Course

Published: October 01, 2003, By Stanley Sacharow, Contributing Editor

Heat sealable lidding films make U.K.-based FFP Packaging Solutions Ltd. a leader in innovation.

Producing Coextruded High Barrier Heat-Shrinkable Packaging Films

Published: October 01, 2003, By James D. Stobie, Macro Engineering & Technology

Application: Examining and comparing high barrier polymers and structures provides guidelines for matching film performance with application.

100 Recycled Paperboard Makes 'Great' Strides

Published: September 22, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE

The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance says 2003 has been a good year for the 100% recycled paperboard industry.

Adhesion of Coatings to Aluminum Foil

Published: September 01, 2003, By Günter Schubert, Hydro Aluminum Deutschland GmbH

Application: The composition and chemistry of an aluminum foil surface are important to achieve good wettability, bond formation, and durable adhesion on this substrate.

What Can Conductive Organic Polymers Do?

Published: September 01, 2003, By Dr. Richard M. Podhajny, Ph.D., Contributing Editor

One difference between metals and organic materials is that metals conduct electricity. We know biological systems work in a complex matrix of electrical responses to control various activities, yet most organic materials are considered nonconductors compared to metals, such as aluminum, copper, and silver.

Winning with Covers

Published: August 07, 2003, By Gerry D. Rector, Senior Product Development Manager, Neenah Paper

The critical question for converters is: "Just how do you work with heavyweights?"

Cyclic-Olefinic Copolymers as Non-Migrating, Polymeric Slip Additives in LDPE Cast Films

Published: July 01, 2003, By David R. Constant, Ticona LLC

Application: Cyclic-olefinic copolymers (COC) have use in flexible packaging as a blend component or as a discreet layer in multi-layer polyolefin films. They typically enhance stiffness and heat resistance in food packaging. As a core layer in laminated or coextruded multilayer films, they provide high moisture barrier and exceptional clarity and stiffness.

PCI World BOPP Study Reveals China Impact Maybe Not as Dramatic as Some Fear

Published: June 06, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE

A new study on the 3.2 million tonne world BOPP film market by UK-based market intelligence firm PCI Consulting Ltd. concludes the effect on the world supply/demand balance of planned capacity increases in China may not be as dramatic as some fear.

Avery Dennison Adds SynCarta BOPP to Fasson Rapid-Roll Line

Published: June 05, 2003, By PRESS RELEASE

Avery Dennison Corp. reports it's enhanced its Fasson Rapid-Roll product line with SynCarta synthetic media. According to the manufacturer of pressure-sensitive technology and self-adhesive solutions for label materials and consumer products, these BOPP films are highly engineered synthetic media available in C1S matte and ultra-high-gloss finishes.

Measure Pressure with Thin Film

Published: May 01, 2003, By David J. Bentley and Gerard E. Mayers Jr.

Tactile pressure-sensor films offer converters an easy pressure-measuring tool.

The Buzz in Biodegradable Resins: Certification

Published: March 01, 2003, By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Staff Editor

Many of the processes performed and the products created within a converting facility aren't always the most environmentally friendly. However, this doesn't

New Sourcebook Covers Metallized Papers and Films

Published: November 01, 2002

Metallized Papers & Films: World Sourcebook 2002 has been published by AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. Exclusively sponsored by the Association of Industrial

BOPP Line Up and Running Quickly

Published: November 01, 2002, By Deborah Donberg, Associate Managing Editor

In June 2001 Italian film producer Manuli Film S.p.A. signed a contract with Brückner Maschinenbau to design, manufacture, and set up what is said to be the world's largest and fastest high-performance 10-m BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film line.

Flex-Pack Converter Has a Clear View...

Published: October 01, 2002, By Nsenga Thompson, Staff Editor

to the future. Although consolidation is making it more difficult for independent converters to compete, a BST Pro Mark Genius Digital web inspection system is helping Kendall Packaging thrive.

New Products and Structures Propel Growth of Nonwovens

Published: August 01, 2002, By Claudia Hine, Senior Editor

As a working woman, I love convenience as much as anyone. I've discovered dusting cloths complete with furniture polish, floor mops saturated with cleansers, and skin wipes that leave a nice, powdery residue. They're fast, they're fun, and I think they're fantastic.

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