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Digg it UP - Choosing the Proper Coating For Your Packaging
All business owners create their niche in the world of free enterprise. They plant their steak in the American dream; however, the basics are the same for everyone. You must have advertising, you must take care of your bookkeeping, and you must acknowledge you employee’s needs. It all stems form one central point in your business, your office.In order to keep those creative juices flowing, it is important to have an environment that is conducive to your business spirit. Your business spirit is how you see yourself in the business wo
Both UV and aqueous coatings offer the convenience of in-line application and rapid drying, allowing for instant work and turn. In fact, either type of coating can be used with little or no spray powder, improving smoothness and creating a cleaner work environment.
Your company’s organizational strategy is centred around the development and communication of your Organization Chart. The Organization Chart takes the form of a graphical representation of the positions in your company. The top Position in the company (i.e. CEO or General Manager) is placed at the top of the Organization Chart. The various layers of management and supporting Positions are then arranged under the relevant management Positions right down to the lowest levels of the Organization.Your Organization Chart not only defines the Posi
One of the goals of packaging is to catch the consumer’s eye, encouraging them to examine and explore the package and its contents. A quality coating further increases shelf appeal by imparting additional tactile elements and adding snap to printed graphics. The most common types of coatings used today are UV and aqueous. Both are available in a range of finishes from matte through satin to gloss, expanding design flexibility beyond the choice of inks.
A coating also protects the package from the rigors of assembly, fulfillment, shipping and distribution, safeguarding it from fingerprints, abrasion and scuffing. UV and aqueous coatings both demonstrate excellent abrasion and block resistance; in some cases, effectively eliminating the need for shrinkwrap or other protective layers.
Which is the best coating for a job? That depends as much on the job as it does on the coating. Expectations of performance, appearance, quality and cost are variables to weigh when making a decision. Other factors to consider include operator experience, job latitude (tolerance), storage conditions and performance requirements. We’ll begin with a comparison of UV and aqueous coatings, and then discuss the most appropriate applications of each.
Aqueous coatings are approximately 60% water and 40% solids. During the drying process, the liquids evaporate or are absorbed by the substrate, leaving the solids to form a thin film. Aqueous coatings are clear and odorless when dried, and are also available in FDA-approved formulations for use in food packaging.
UV coatings are 100% solids, and finish by light-curing rather than heat-drying. The solids cross link to form a durable plastic film that provides unparalleled gloss and hardness. UV offers a broader range of finishes than aqueous, including options such as metallized flakes or pearlized pigments. Although UV coating can be applied either in-line or off-line, in-line UV coating offers comparable finish quality plus the advantages of increased speed and reduced cost compared to the off-line UV coating process.
Both UV and aqueous coatings offer the convenience of in-line application and rapid drying, allowing for instant work and turn. In fact, either type of coating can be used with little or no spray powder, improving smoothness and creating a cleaner work environment.
In order to understand how to clean carpet, we need to know what soil is and the problems it presents. Soil in carpet is any substance that is foreign to the carpet's construction. Soil includes substances such as dirt, sand, food, oil, hair, dust, and anything else that finds its way onto carpet. Carpet not only traps soils that fall onto it, but it also acts as a filter for the environment. Dust, dander, soot, gases and odors are all trapped in carpet.Most soil found in carpet is sand and dirt tracked in by foot traffic. This type of soil i
A coating also protects the package from the rigors of assembly, fulfillment, shipping and distribution, safeguarding it from fingerprints, abrasion and scuffing. UV and aqueous coatings both demonstrate excellent abrasion and block resistance; in some cases, effectively eliminating the need for shrinkwrap or other protective layers.
Which is the best coating for a job? That depends as much on the job as it does on the coating. Expectations of performance, appearance, quality and cost are variables to weigh when making a decision. Other factors to consider include operator experience, job latitude (tolerance), storage conditions and performance requirements. We’ll begin with a comparison of UV and aqueous coatings, and then discuss the most appropriate applications of each.
Aqueous coatings are approximately 60% water and 40% solids. During the drying process, the liquids evaporate or are absorbed by the substrate, leaving the solids to form a thin film. Aqueous coatings are clear and odorless when dried, and are also available in FDA-approved formulations for use in food packaging.
UV coatings are 100% solids, and finish by light-curing rather than heat-drying. The solids cross link to form a durable plastic film that provides unparalleled gloss and hardness. UV offers a broader range of finishes than aqueous, including options such as metallized flakes or pearlized pigments. Although UV coating can be applied either in-line or off-line, in-line UV coating offers comparable finish quality plus the advantages of increased speed and reduced cost compared to the off-line UV coating process.
Both UV and aqueous coatings offer the convenience of in-line application and rapid drying, allowing for instant work and turn. In fact, either type of coating can be used with little or no spray powder, improving smoothness and creating a cleaner work environment.
If hard work were such a wonderful thing, surely the rich would have kept it all to themselves- Lane KirklandAs you no doubt already know, working from home is the growing choice and dream of many. Suffice to say that working from home has been fuelled by the exponential growth of opportunities offered via the internet. This single phenomenon is changing the face of how we work forever! Internet marketing has been long in coming! It is the new rush for gold in the 21st century and it is available to those who recognise it and will cease the o
Which is the best coating for a job? That depends as much on the job as it does on the coating. Expectations of performance, appearance, quality and cost are variables to weigh when making a decision. Other factors to consider include operator experience, job latitude (tolerance), storage conditions and performance requirements. We’ll begin with a comparison of UV and aqueous coatings, and then discuss the most appropriate applications of each.
Aqueous coatings are approximately 60% water and 40% solids. During the drying process, the liquids evaporate or are absorbed by the substrate, leaving the solids to form a thin film. Aqueous coatings are clear and odorless when dried, and are also available in FDA-approved formulations for use in food packaging.
UV coatings are 100% solids, and finish by light-curing rather than heat-drying. The solids cross link to form a durable plastic film that provides unparalleled gloss and hardness. UV offers a broader range of finishes than aqueous, including options such as metallized flakes or pearlized pigments. Although UV coating can be applied either in-line or off-line, in-line UV coating offers comparable finish quality plus the advantages of increased speed and reduced cost compared to the off-line UV coating process.
Both UV and aqueous coatings offer the convenience of in-line application and rapid drying, allowing for instant work and turn. In fact, either type of coating can be used with little or no spray powder, improving smoothness and creating a cleaner work environment.
Janet, one of my clients from Chicago, recently asked my advice on dealing with people who talk loudly on their cell phones while in public. I know I’ve been guilty of this offense before as my voice tends to project very well and sometimes I forget that I don’t need to speak very loudly for my phone to pick it up.Sometimes, like when you’re in a movie theater, any kind of loud cell phone talking needs to be quieted immediately and the most direct way is the best. But often in public, you may feel a bit awkward telling a stranger to mute hi
Aqueous coatings are approximately 60% water and 40% solids. During the drying process, the liquids evaporate or are absorbed by the substrate, leaving the solids to form a thin film. Aqueous coatings are clear and odorless when dried, and are also available in FDA-approved formulations for use in food packaging.
UV coatings are 100% solids, and finish by light-curing rather than heat-drying. The solids cross link to form a durable plastic film that provides unparalleled gloss and hardness. UV offers a broader range of finishes than aqueous, including options such as metallized flakes or pearlized pigments. Although UV coating can be applied either in-line or off-line, in-line UV coating offers comparable finish quality plus the advantages of increased speed and reduced cost compared to the off-line UV coating process.
Both UV and aqueous coatings offer the convenience of in-line application and rapid drying, allowing for instant work and turn. In fact, either type of coating can be used with little or no spray powder, improving smoothness and creating a cleaner work environment.
In Part 1 of this article we looked at how your employees could be brought to a level of good understanding of the hazards and how to overcome them. Part 2 looks at other aspects of your role as an employer in meeting the necessary requirements connected with your ‘duty of care'.Are you supervising your employees enough? This is not simply a matter of showing your face every so often, but ensuring that you meet with them regularly to discuss any issues that may be occurring concerning their work. Often, when Cleaning Companies staff out job
Both UV and aqueous coatings offer the convenience of in-line application and rapid drying, allowing for instant work and turn. In fact, either type of coating can be used with little or no spray powder, improving smoothness and creating a cleaner work environment. In addition, both coatings can be applied as an overall or “flood coating”, or as a spot covering to highlight a particular image or area.
Aqueous coatings generally cost less up front, but the quality advantages and productivity gains of a UV coating usually outweigh the higher unit costs. When comparing costs it’s helpful to think of UV as conferring all of the benefits of aqueous coating, but to a greater degree. For example:
UV coatings are particularly well suited for:
Appropriate applications for aqueous coatings include:
When you choose a coating you make an investment in the lifespan and performance of the package, and ultimately of the product inside. The more closely the package will interact with consumers or end users, the stronger the case for incorporating the coating into the overall design.
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