Best Practices & Developments in Solventless Laminating
Printers and converters who integrate solventless laminating enjoy a competitive advantage by offering their customers a single source for flexible packaging. Thanks to recent advancements in laminating process technology, adhesive chemistry and equipment design, implementing a solventless laminating operation has never been easier.
This paper details the importance of operators understanding the principles and variables of the process to maximize production and reduce waste, including:
- Choosing the right adhesive
- Proper Mixing
- Coating Weight
- Cure
- Surface Treatment Insights
Authored by industry experts Giancarlo Caimmi, Nordmeccanica Group; Amira Marine, Dow Adhesives, and Tom Gilbertson & Mark Plantier of Enercon Industries. This article was originally published in Converting Quarterly Magazine.