By Iñaki Senar Zuñiga, paper converting sales director, MTorres In the ever-evolving landscape of the packaging-material industry, the advent of “Digital Twin” technology has ushered in a new era of efficiency and precision. By enabling “virtual behavior” testing of new substrates on equipment, this revolutionary technology has significantly reduced the reliance on real … [Read more...] about The transformative impact of “Digital Twin” technology in the packaging-material industry
2024 Quarter 3
Five key questions for choosing a toll or contract coater
By Greg Williams, vp-Global Technology and Development, Advanced Coatingsat TC Transcontinental Advanced Coatings Many companies in our web-processing industry provide toll- or contract-manufacturing services, and this can offer an excellent route for the rapid development and manufacture of converted roll-to-roll (R2R) products. This paper will explore the five most … [Read more...] about Five key questions for choosing a toll or contract coater
Comparison of UV-curable and thermal silicone coatings for new linerless-label applications
By Tim Rummel, technical mgr.-North and Central America, Wacker Chemical Corp. 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 with UV-curable silicone. While UV-curable silicones have some clear … [Read more...] about Comparison of UV-curable and thermal silicone coatings for new linerless-label applications
Decoding release liners: A guide to making the best choice to fit the specific application, product need
By Christopher Powell, technical sales, Channeled Resources Group (CRG) 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, drawbacks and suitability for adhesive use. From thickness to peel strength, this article … [Read more...] about Decoding release liners: A guide to making the best choice to fit the specific application, product need
How structured release liners improve performance for high-end tape, label and other applications
By Dr. Tobias Nienke, technical account mgr.-Pressure-Sensitive Applications, Mondi Functional Paper & Films 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 of the liner during the extrusion … [Read more...] about How structured release liners improve performance for high-end tape, label and other applications