Web Processing for Barrier

AIMCAL Converting School          Web Processing for Barrier   October 9 - 10, Cleveland, Ohio

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The Web Processing for Barrier course provides an overview of the technologies that can be applied to deliver barrier materials for markets such as food packaging, display, and photovoltaic (solar) applications. Initial discussion focuses on the fundamentals of diffusion and permeation to provide an understanding of the contributions and limitations of materials and processes. Advanced topics include newer technologies such as nanotechnology, scavengers, and indicators that result in "smart" materials.

Course Outline
Day 1: 8:30AM - 5PM
Day 2: 8:30AM - 4PM

Introduction
The Basics of Barrier
Markets
Terminology
Techniques and standards for barrier measurement
Materials
Performance
Blends and laminates
Nanomaterials
Selection
Smart/active packaging
Indicators
Scavengers
Technologies
Film making and extrusion
Coating
Lamination
Vacuum deposition
Substrates, surfaces and quality
Relating materials and surfaces to barrier
Pre-treatment (wetting, adhesion)
Cleaning and barrier
Variation in barrier during processing
Who will benefit from this course?
Anyone working at facilities that convert or use barrier materials including engineers, designers, quality control, stability and production personnel.

Date for this course:
| October 9 - 10, Cleveland, Ohio |