Adhesives, Coatings & Substrates
COATING CONCEPTS | Product-process integration: What is the right coating method? Part 2 Paid Members Public
The previous installment in this series covered the first step in choosing a coating method: flowcharts and screening tables. Here, we turn to the next two steps: pilot tests and fine-tuning to get a more robust process. Click the link below to download the full article.
SUBSTRATE SECRETS | What, why, and how do we measure substrate properties? Part 1 Paid Members Public
Substrates harbor many secrets. Some are easy to discern (such as haze and gloss), while others (such as barrier, tensile strength or heat-sealing properties) can’t be known by simple visual appearance. However, they should all be measured to ensure accurate property levels are met or known. But which properties
Metallized-PE films: Challenges & opportunities to meeting market needs for recyclable, high-barrier flexible packaging Paid Members Public
Currently, the only path to have flexible packaging recycled in North America is via Store Drop-Off programs, which require these packages to be predominantly based on polyethylene (PE). For many barrier applications, these PE packages must use an EVOH layer, metallizing or topcoating. We will look at all three as
Attainable Sustainable: Using electron-beam tech in compostable flexible packaging: Part 1 Paid Members Public
Sustainable practices, including material reduction and the use of bio-based, recyclable or compostable materials, are forefront in the minds of both consumers and the packaging industry.
Plasma Technology for Improved Water-based Adhesion Paid Members Public
A combination of legislation and public pressure is driving commerce to address the issue of pollution, and in the case of packaging this manifests itself in the replacement of solvent-based adhesives, inks, and coatings with their water-based equivalents.
How Rough is Rough? Paid Members Public
How Rough is Rough? presented by Prof. Steven Abbott
Advances in Slot Die Coating Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives Paid Members Public
Presentedy by Mark Miller | Coating Tech Slot Dies
