Comparison of UV-curable and thermal silicone coatings for new linerless-label applications
Linerless labels provide unusual challenges for silicone release coatings, as the thermal-imaging paper contains unique chemistries and is very temperature-sensitive. For this reason, the majority of linerless labels are made…
Decoding release liners: A guide to making the best choice to fit the specific application, product need
This article delves into the variety of established release-liner products and provides a guide for selection. Vital elements such as substrate type and release levels are examined, highlighting their advantages,…
How structured release liners improve performance for high-end tape, label and other applications
Structured release liners combine air egress, slideability and repositionability to enable easier installation of pressure-sensitive products, such as tapes, graphics and labels. A canal structure is applied to the surface…
Label and packaging industry in North America: Trends, technologies and sustainability
Labels and packaging are no longer just functional; they are critical components of brand strategy, product differentiation and environmental responsibility. By Linnea Keen, president, TLMI In today’s fast-paced consumer-driven world,…
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Comparison of UV-curable and thermal silicone coatings for new linerless-label applications
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Label and packaging industry in North America: Trends, technologies and sustainability
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UV-LED measurement solutions for adhesive-curing applications
UV LEDs with peak spectral outputs between 365-405 nanometers (nm) increasingly are being used to cure adhesives, but converting a process from mercury to LED…
Toward a better understanding of the regimes of slot-die coating
Slot-die coating currently is the most widely discussed coating method. This is partially due to the large body of scientific knowledge on slot-die and partly…
Alignment for process owners: Part 2: When should alignment be done and how precisely?
The job of a web-handling machine is relatively straightforward: Deliver the web from Point A to Point B at the specified quality, width and speed…
Image-based speed and length measurement method for roll-to-roll manufacturing
By Takayuki Uozumi, optical engineer, Canon, Inc. In roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing, accurate control of web speed is important for coating & laminating processes, and length…
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As the official publication of the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters, Converting Quarterly serves the technical information needs of coater, laminator, film-maker, flexo/gravure printer, slitter/sheeter and finishing professionals. Each issue seeks to inform a broad range of end-user markets, including flexible packaging; tapes; labels; unprinted rolls & sheets; batteries; and specialty materials.
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