Packaging Knowledge

What does a gloss meter measure? It shines a light at a fixed angle onto the surface and measures how

What does viscosity control on a flexo press? Water-based and solvent inks are delivered to the plate through an anilox

What is ink mileage? It is the area a given weight of ink will cover at a stated film thickness,

What is glueability? It describes whether a surface will accept an adhesive and hold it. Paper and uncoated board are

What is fiber tear? When a glued joint is pulled apart after the adhesive has cured, two outcomes are possible.

What is stripping in die cutting? After the die cuts a sheet, the blanks are still held in a surrounding