Folding Carton Manufacturer Eliminates Solvent Adhesive

Folding carton manufacturer Evergo Packaging prides itself on being environmentally conscious and ahead of the curve when it comes to its printing and packaging technologies. The company is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). And 70 percent of the paper Evergo buys…

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Plasma Surface Treating Improves Composite Surface Bonding Over Peel-Ply and Hand Prep

Composite Surface Peel Test

Composites offer design engineers remarkable strength and corrosion resistance without the burden of excess weight. It’s no wonder that these properties make them very popular choices in the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries. They are ideal for lightweight energy efficient products without sacrificing safety or performance. Manufacturers of these products are faced with the challenges…

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New Atmospheric Plasma Surface Treating Technology for Wider and Uniform Treatment at High Speeds

Blown-ion™ 500 Head Discharge

A new technical paper recently presented at industry events details the benefits of a new Blown-Ion™ Plasma Technology featuring a MultiPort™ head design. The in-line plasma treater cleans, etches and functionalizes surfaces to improve bonding of adhesives, inks, paints, coatings and more. This new technology offers expanded capabilities for treating composites, plastics, glass and metals…

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