Articles Tagged with ''laminating''

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released the second in a series of bonding studies that reportedly make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series adhesive products with commonly used materials.

Consumers expect the food industry to provide safe products that comply with the latest regulations. FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recommends avoiding the use of epoxy silanes in food contact applications, and the European Union is expected to set new limits during the course of this year. These limits will require complex testing methods that lead to challenges for converters and packaging manufacturers.

Styrene-isoprene-styrene polymers can be used to eliminate the need for end-block resins in elastic laminate bonding applications.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently launched its lamination adhesives portfolio, which reportedly enables durable labels to maintain critical product messaging over an item’s lifetime.

Global demand for phenolic resins is expected to remain steady and grow at a CAGR of around 4% from 2019-2029.

For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that apply laminate films to metal parts or apply coatings as decorative finishes, the in-house manufacturing process requires a significant investment in equipment, plant floor space and ongoing maintenance for what can be a very temperamental process.

Our top news story from last week involves a new specialty resins joint venture.