2006 WCHC USA

Adhesive Lamination: 100% Solid Members Public

Presented by Giancarlo Caimmi, Nordmeccanica Group Solvent Free lamination evolved in the past 40 years in the industry, from the early days of a European only technology to a market reality globally. In Norm America Solvent free lamination went through a significant growth just in the past ten years. Nevertheless

Kevin Lifsey
2006 WCHC USA

Over-Treatment of PET – Fact or Fiction (Part I - Corona) and (Part II – Atmospheric Plasma): A Study of the Following Variables: Watt Density, Corona Dwell Time, Film Selection, Dyne Level and Water Soak Bond Strength Members Public

Presented by Jessica Bodine, Mica Corporation Converters of oriented films have long been told the risk of over-treatment of polyester film. Over-treatment can be defined as the point at which the treatment level no longer contributes beneficial properties to the film surface and may begin to cause degradation of the

Kevin Lifsey
2006 WCHC USA

Dwindling Resources - A Molehill out of a Mountain Members Public

Presented by Dr. Charles A. Bishop, C.A.Bishop Consulting Ltd. There has been plenty of publicity about the rapid increase in the price of Indium. This price rise was as a result of a number of factors such as it only being mined as a byproduct of zinc (1)

Kevin Lifsey
2006 WCHC USA

Troubleshooting Web-Handling Problems and Dryer Related Coating Defects Inside Flotation Dryers Members Public

Presented by Dan Bemi & Steve Zagar, MEGTEC Systems For many converting operations, a flotation drying system represents the longest web span between tension isolation points on the entire coating line. As such, web stability inside the dryer can be a concern. Current trends toward faster line speeds and lighter

Kevin Lifsey
2006 WCHC USA