Coating Methods

Extrusion coating vs. adhesive lamination: A comparison study 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

Alex Nevels
Converting Quarterly

Coating Concepts: Product-process integration: What is the right coating method? Part 1 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

Alex Nevels
Converting Quarterly

COATING CONCEPTS | Product-process integration: What is the right coating method? Part 2 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.

Alex Nevels
Converting Quarterly

WEB COATING | Basic configurations for drying and curing of liquid coatings Members Public

Liquid coatings need to solidify before being wound into a roll. For ambient-temperature coatings, this requires drying, curing or a combination of the two. Here we discuss the basic configurations and the benefits and drawbacks of curing with and without drying. Click the link below to download the full article.

Alex Nevels
Converting Quarterly

COATING CONCEPTS | Explain the concept of product-process integration in web coating Members Public

One aspect of product-process integration is ensuring the formulation will run on the coater. Sometimes this is called “Design for Manufacturing.”

Alex Nevels
Converting Quarterly

Coating Process Overview Members Public

Coating Process Overview presented by Dr. Ed Cohen

Kevin Lifsey
AIMCAL Fundamentals

Coating Methods: Premetered Slot Die Coating Technology Members Public

Coating Methods: Premetered Slot Die Coating Technology presented by Mark Miller | Coating Tech Slot Dies

Kevin Lifsey
AIMCAL Fundamentals

Coating Methods: Gravure Members Public

Coating Methods: Gravure presented by John Looser

Kevin Lifsey
Web Coating