Coating Methods

Extrusion coating vs. adhesive lamination: A comparison study Paid Members Public
Both adhesive lamination and extrusion coating can be used to provide a structure for flexible packaging. The question of which method to use often is based on what asset is available, not what system will be best for a given structure. This article will look at the reasons an adhesive
Coating Concepts: Product-process integration: What is the right coating method? Part 1 Paid Members Public
There are three common ways to pick a coating method: inertia, flowcharts and screening tables. The practical advantages of inertia speak for themselves. However, the use of removable-cartridge coaters has reduced the barriers to change. Also, it often is more economical to find a contract manufacturer with the “right” method
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.

COATING CONCEPTS | Explain the concept of product-process integration in web coating Paid Members Public
One aspect of product-process integration is ensuring the formulation will run on the coater. Sometimes this is called “Design for Manufacturing.”
Coating Process Overview Paid Members Public
Coating Process Overview presented by Dr. Ed Cohen
Coating Methods: Premetered Slot Die Coating Technology Paid Members Public
Coating Methods: Premetered Slot Die Coating Technology presented by Mark Miller | Coating Tech Slot Dies
Coating Methods: Gravure Paid Members Public
Coating Methods: Gravure presented by John Looser