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Optimizing Label Layers to Meet Linerless Label Performance Needs

Linerless labels are rising in popularity given their sustainability and efficiency advantages, and converters may not understand their adhesive and release coating properties.

July 19, 2024

By understanding how the linered and linerless label construction is different, converters can better incorporate linerless labels into their linered label production lines or switch to them entirely.

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WAUSAU: Wash-Away Adhesive

September 6, 2023

Wausau Coated Products announces the launch of a new wash-away adhesive.

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MACTAC: Printable Film with Scored Liner

August 22, 2023

New product line features easy-to-remove, printable scored liner for wide-format graphics.

Channeled Resources Expands Capabilities with New Coater Technology

May 23, 2023

Installation of a new coater allows the production of a higher quality, more efficient, and more customizable release liner.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: 3M VHB Tapes

March 3, 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe now offers 3M’s expanded line of VHB Tape RPXX. The new products will reportedly include five different calipers with both paper and filmic liner variants.

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.

INTERNATIONAL PAINT LLC: Tank Lining System

October 17, 2012

Reportedly the first solvent-free epoxy, low-temperature potable water tank lining system, the material is designed to meet the industry’s need for low VOC compliance.