By Daniyel Firestone, president, Norstone, Inc. Editor’s Note: The following paper won the 2019 John Matteucci Award for Technical Excellence for Web Coating at the AIMCAL R2R Conference USA 2019 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Abstract Most manufacturing processes require mixing and/or dispersing of liquid products at some time in the manufacturing process. The operation of … [Read more...] about Dynamics of dispersing blades
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How simultaneous two-sided electrode coating enhances efficiencies, doubles yield
By Eric Maki, development center mgr., and David Ventola, dir. of business development-Engineered Products,Clean Technology Systems, Dürr Systems, Inc. Abstract As the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery industry matures, pressure to decrease costs continues to mount. Battery manufacturers are seeking to reduce material and processing costs. Simultaneous two-sided coating using … [Read more...] about How simultaneous two-sided electrode coating enhances efficiencies, doubles yield
Pre-metered fluid flow analysis with computational methods
By Mark Miller, CEO, Coating Tech Slot Dies LLC Introduction As the world of solution web coating has advanced, so has the design and manufacturing of the equipment. In the world of pre-metered coating, slot-die technology has progressed rapidly since its early years because of computer simulation. The ability to take the rheological-fluid characteristics and the process … [Read more...] about Pre-metered fluid flow analysis with computational methods
Practical rheology for the web-coating industry
By E.J. (Ted) Lightfoot, Ph.D., principal consultant, Ted Lightfoot LLC Abstract The flow behavior of liquid coatings can be more complicated than most people learned in college. Rheology, the science of how materials deform and flow under stress, has a well-earned reputation for complexity. But, in the coating industry, we often have to deal with things we don’t fully … [Read more...] about Practical rheology for the web-coating industry
Promoting adhesion in today’s commercially compostable, PE-coated paper hot cups
By Darrell Landry, technical sales representative; Jaclyn Epstein, sales & marketing strategy mgr.;and Jessi Spadaccino, communications manager, Mica Corporation Adhesion promoters are a critical component in the manufacture of standard polyethylene-coated paper hot cups because they offer added performance and functionality. As the demand for sustainable solutions for … [Read more...] about Promoting adhesion in today’s commercially compostable, PE-coated paper hot cups