Articles by Erin J. Wolford, Contributing writer

Q: Please explain coating onto flexible film substrates in a few steps. Separately, please explain the typical steps of laminating a flexible film substrate. (If they go hand-in-hand, please explain the tie-in.)

A consumer should be able to somewhat easily peel a label off of a product. But so many times, this is not the case.

So you need a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), but you aren’t sure how much it may cost?

The right kind of adhesive can make a package; the wrong kind of adhesive can destroy the integrity of the package and even destroy the product that packaging is protecting.

A conventional product in an unconventional packaging format; laundry detergent in an earth friendly pouch offered to consumers; an extrusion coating line that allows for rapid delivery; and a family of water-based dry-bond hybrid laminating adhesives dries and ships in two days.

Film inspection can encompass a wide variety of material properties and defect types. Density, thickness, marks, and abrasions are just a few of the defect modes that one may need to detect.

There are multiple general factors to consider for defect detection, as well as some specifics that vary by application. The general factors cover the fundamental details about the press and types of jobs being run.

Nirav Desai, director of operations at Haremar Plastic Manufacturing Ltd, explains how film suppliers can enhance pouch production and design. Desai has been with Haremar for 10 years.