Corona Treatment: An Overview
Abstract With the advent of readily available nonpaper substrates (plastics and foils) in the mid-to-late 1950’s, the requirement for a reliable production speed surface treatment process became apparent. Several different technologies have been tried, but one, corona treatment, has become, by far, the primary surface treatment technology used across the Extrusion and Converting Industries. We…
Read MoreEagle Film Extruders Soar High with an Eye for Detail That Ensures Flat Film Production
Eagle Film Extruders, Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI) goes to great lengths to produce the “flattest” film possible. As an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, it only uses prime-grade resins and state-of-the-art equipment to create consistent, flat film. “Our customers want the complete package,” says George Collins, Eagle president. “They don’t care how it gets done, only…
Read MoreCorona Treatment Builds Better Bonds for BOPP Laminates at Prestige Pak
In 1967, Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) wasn’t regarded as a popular substrate for flexographic printing. James Kuber saw an opportunity and launched flexible-packaging converter Prestige-Pak (now CP Flexible Packaging) in Fond du Lac, WI. Decades later, President Vince Kuber continues to invest in equipment as he sees store shelves filled with products packaged in laminated, flexible bags…
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