In an effort to eliminate hazardous materials and processes, tighter environmental controls have caused a switch from solvent-based to water-based or new solvent cleaners, creating compatibility issues.
Converting machinery and materials manufacturers are predicting a surprising 7% growth in the year 2000 for the $79-billion-plus U.S. converting marketplace.
The innovation that is suddenly stirring up excitement in the world of high-viscosity mixing is the HV Blade(patent pending) that Charles Ross & Son recently introduced along with the new DPM Double Planetary Mixer.
This article will deal with chemical bonding as opposed to the other two broad categories of nonwovens-bonding: mechanical bonding and thermal bonding.
Planners and roofing companies still face a big challenge in finding an inexpensive, timesaving and durable sealing system for flat roofs on industrial buildings.