Mechanical Integrity of Thin Films on Polymer Substrates Paid Members Public
Presented by Y. Leterrier The functional performance of nanosized oxide and nitride films on polymer substrates is dictated by the fracture properties of these extremely thin and brittle films, controlled by a complex interplay between process induced defects and residual film stresses, cohesive film properties and adhesion to the substrate.
Productivity versus Profitability in Vacuum Web Coating Paid Members Public
Presented by Liz Josephson, Applied Films Corp. Production equipment for vacuum web coating is designed for >90% availability and this must include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. As the next generation of vacuum web coaters is designed for increased profitability, it is important to implement changes that assist operators with
Making Your Legacy Coater/Laminator Work Paid Members Public
Presented by Stephen Huff, Imperial Rubber Products, Inc. While companies consolidate facilities, legacy equipment continues to get passed down to unsuspecting process engineers. Drawings of the machine’s components don’t exist and operators are being asked to produce products that the machine was never designed to produce. “Magical” one-of-a-kind
Curtain Coating Edge Control Paid Members Public
Presented by Robert Hirshburg, TSE Troller Schweizer Engineering AG Precision curtain coating is heralded as the fastest of the thin liquid film coating methods that are capable of achieving accurate and extremely uniform coatings. In addition to these advantages, curtain coating has multilayer capability and a host of process benefits
Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of PECVD Films on Polyester Films Paid Members Public
Presented by Howells Henry, University of Oxford This short communication reports on an on-going study of the mechanical properties of PECVD SiOx coatings on PET, primer coated PET and PEN substrates. Preliminary results have found that the internal stress and strain of the coatings are all compressive and relatively low.
Automatic Permeability Testing: The Challenges and Solutions Paid Members Public
Presented by Alyce Hartvigsen In recent years, numerous product developments and major changes in the distribution systems within key industries such as food and pharmaceutical products have in part been made possible by the development of enhanced packaging materials. The proliferation of new “ready-to-eat” foods on supermarket shelves and over-the-counter
Technical Aspects of Converting Extensible Films Paid Members Public
Presented by Fred Gum, AET Films Most flexible packaging films are elastic, some are more stretchable than others. The extensibility of these films poses challenges to the converter with respect to web handling and equipment maintenance so that quality converted webs can be made. Based on extensive OPP film experience,
