Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) - Articles - Page 139

Market Trends: Global Consumption of Radiation-Cured Products

Product assembly adhesives for electronic, medical, and other applications accounted for 13% of the adhesive pounds.

October 1, 2013

The global consumption of radiation-cured coatings, inks and adhesives was 868 million lbs in 2012, worth $4,495 million, according to a recent study from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. The

Hot-melt packaging adhesives performance

Improving Performance of Hot-Melt Packaging Adhesives

Pure monomer resins can help improve the performance of EVA-based carton closure hot-melt packaging adhesives.

P. Rajesh Raja, Ph.D.

October 1, 2013

Carton closure hot-melt packaging adhesives using ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer systems have been used for decades due to their availability, formulation latitude and performance attributes. Packaging adhesive formulations typically contain polymer, tackifier resin and wax.

Converting Equipment for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Specialized equipment is necessary to convert pressure-sensitive adhesives effectively.

Michael Pappas

October 1, 2013

Converting webs of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) presents a variety of challenges. The inherent sticky properties of adhesives can be problematic throughout the slitting and rewinding process.

H.B. FULLER CO.: Hot-Melt Adhesive

October 1, 2013

This company has released Advantra Encore™ 4000, a proprietary polymer technology for case and carton sealing.

MACtac® Receives UL Recognition on Overlamination after Printing on Durable Films

September 20, 2013

MACtac^®recently announced its Roll Label has secured Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Recognition for overlamination after printing on durable films with Environmental Film III No Wax Inks.

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.: Window Film

September 19, 2013

This company’s EnerLogic^® 35 low-e insulating window film reportedly provides homeowners with savings on heating and cooling costs.

Chemsultants Partners to Offer PSA Class in Amsterdam

September 13, 2013

Chemsultants International recently announced it has partnered with AWA Alexander Watson Associates to offer “The Introduction to Pressure-Sensitive/Self-Adhesive Technology Workshop 2013.”

MICHELMAN: Primers

September 13, 2013

Two new DigiPrime^®primers from this company, optimized for the HP Indigo 20000 and HP Indigo 30000 digital presses, will be introduced at LabelExpo Europe 2013.

AVERY DENNISON: Security Label Materials

September 10, 2013

The new Avery Dennison Select Solutions™ Security portfolio of materials is reportedly designed to help companies counter product tampering and counterfeiting while protecting consumers.

Evolving Pressure-Sensitive Tape Adhesives

Technology is keeping pace with demands for increasingly industrial applications.

Thomas C. Epple

September 5, 2013

Industries ranging from automotive and consumer electronics to building and construction are designing and manufacturing products that call for increasingly sophisticated bonding solutions.