Substrates

Substrate Secrets: What, why and how do we measure substrate properties? Part 3 Members Public

As I have said before, substrates harbor many secrets. Some are easy to discern; some are not. Critical properties should be measured and controlled to ensure accurate property levels are met or known. I will continue with what properties should be measured, along with a discussion on how to use

Alex Nevels
Converting Quarterly

Substrate Secrets: Why, why and how do we measure substrate properties? Part 4 Members Public

My last column focused on control charts, which are how we effectively use and understand the measurements we make and their impact on product quality. Now let’s get back to some film measurements. We already looked at film appearance, so the topic that I will focus on now will

Alex Nevels
Converting Quarterly

How proper treatment for flexible laminates helps achieve high bond strength, zero optical defects Members Public

This article discusses the main criteria for high-quality lamination used in today’s flexible packaging sector and the role that surface treatment plays with sophisticated substrates. Lamination requires two essentials: bond strength and zero visual defects. Fundamental to both is the need to understand the part played by surface tension

Alex Nevels
Converting Quarterly

SUBSTRATE SECRETS | What, why, and how do we measure substrate properties? Part 1 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

Alex Nevels
Converting Quarterly