Label Academy : Self-Adhesive Label Material Master Class
Date: Wednesday, 6 December
Venue: SINEC E1-M12
Understand the nature and construction of self-adhesive laminates, how they are made, the importance of materials and the need for different adhesives. Explore why different laminate constructions are needed, their usage and how to identify them, including requirements and use of different self-adhesive test methods and procedures. Learn the correct methods for handling and storage of unprinted and printed laminates, as well as the management of material wastage.
This three hour master class will be presented by Andy Thomas-Emans, and leading experts from the field of self-adhesive label substrates. It is organized by the Label Academy, the global training program for the label and package printing industry.
The price includes the master class, refreshments and lunch.
Seating is strictly limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
WED 06 DECEMBER
10:00 - 10:25 Self-Adhesive Materials in the Market Place
- Understanding material formats
- Exploring the different types
- Market share and growth
10:25 - 10:55 Release Liner Substrates (Papers and Films)
- Silicone coatings
- Coating technology
- Release liner properties
10:55 - 11:25 Exploring Different Adhesive Types
- Water, solvent, rubber and UV adhesives and adhesive coating
- Applications and end-use requirements
- Adhesive performance measuring
11:25 - 11:40 Break with tea and coffee
11:40 - 12:10 PAPER AND SYNTHETIC PAPER FACE MATERIALS
- Kraft, coated and non-paper
- Converter and end-user performance requirements
- Are they recycled/can they be recycled?
12:10 - 12:40 Filmic Pressure Sensitive labels
- Filmic types and properties
- Markets and applications
- Sustainability: future filmic labels
12:40 - 13:10 IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF-ADHESIVE MATERIALS
- Uses and applications
- Identification of samples
- Testing printability