Films, foil & resins
Editor: Laura McCluskey -- Converting Magazine, 12/1/2001
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Film adds glitter to package
3M, 651/733-3552, www.3M.com/lightmanagement
3M™ Radiant Light Films are designed for use of packaging and labeling products, which include 3M Radiant Color Film and 3M Radiant Mirror Film. This film can add glitter and glamour to quality packaging, pressure-sensitive tags and labels, says co. The film can be laminated to other substrates and formed into shapes for applications in many products. The two color-changing films are available in cyan/blue/magenta [CM590] and in blue/magenta/gold [CM500]. The film is made of 200 to 500 layers that combined are no thicker than a thin piece of paper - 1.1 to 2.5 mils.
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Low density film
ExxonMobil Chemical Co., 281/870-6591, www.exxonmobilchemical.com
The Exceed 1012CA is a new metallocene-based, very low-density polyethylene (mVLDPE). This grade is available for food and industrial packaging applications. It has a dart impact three times that of conventional VLDPE and puncture resistance. Its low sealing temperatures means less energy is required for sealing and its cold temperature impact performance is said to work well for frozen food packaging.
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Film provides strength & durability
Avery Dennison, 800/262-2400, fax: 440/358-3295, www.averydennison.com
This new thermal transfer film, Fasson® 3 Mil White Synthetic Paper/S333/50#SCK, is used for thermal transfer printing. This product provides the strength and durability of film, and is offered at a price point mid-way between standard thermal transfer papers and films.
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Vapor-corrosion-inhibitors for packaging
Grofit Plastics USA, 847/400-0479, fax: 775/535-3956, www.vci2000.com
VCI-2000™ offers a full range of VCI flexible packaging solutions including bags, zipper and slider bags, film, tube film, stretch film, gusset bags, and covers. VCI-2000 provides the highest available long-term corrosion protection for ferrous and most non-ferrous metals due to its low temperature polymer and co-ex extrusion technologies. Special properties also make available the highest standards for vapor phase as a result of the slow vapor release.
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Specialty mounting & bonding tape
Nova Films & Foils, Inc., 330/740-8600, fax: 330/744-0853.
This co. introduces Novatac® NF-1721 removable/permanent pressure-sensitive, double-coated tape for specialty mounting and bonding applications. The NF-1721 has a moisture proof 74# bleached liner. Standard widths include 48, 54 and 60 in. in logs and master rolls.
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