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Why Lamination Fails (And How Surface Energy Affects Adhesion in Films)

April 4, 2026 / 60

Introduction Lamination failures are often attributed to adhesive performance, process conditions, or equipment settings. However, in many production environments, the root cause lies elsewhere: surface... Continue reading

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Which Dyne Test Kit Do You Need? (30–52 vs 30–60 vs 30–72)

April 2, 2026 / 57

Which Dyne Test Kit Do You Need? 🟢 Intro Most surface energy problems in printing and converting don’t come from the ink or substrate. They... Continue reading

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Anilox Roll Maintenance: Complete Guide to Cleaning, Care & Performance

March 24, 2026 / 96

Anilox Roll Maintenance: The Complete Guide to Cleaning, Control, and Performance In flexography, the anilox roll is often defined by its specifications. Line screen.Cell volume.Engraving.... Continue reading

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Surface Energy Chart by Material

March 21, 2026 / 158

Surface Energy Chart by Material (Dyne Levels for Plastics, Films, Metals and Packaging) This reference chart is used by engineers and technicians to evaluate adhesion,... Continue reading

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The Industrial Guide to Surface Energy and Dyne Testing

March 7, 2026 / 216

Surface Energy and Dyne Testing Guide: 105 Technical Questions for Printing and Converting January 26, 2026Kolorguide Technical Division Introduction Surface energy is one of the... Continue reading

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Why Dyne Levels Matter in Printing

March 4, 2026 / 184

What Dyne Level Is Required for Printing on Plastic Films? Successful printing on plastic films depends heavily on surface energy. When the surface energy of... Continue reading

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Corona Treatment Decay in Plastic Films: Causes, Testing and Prevention

March 4, 2026 / 170

Corona Treatment Decay: Why Surface Energy Decreases Over Time in Plastic Films What Is Corona Treatment Decay? Corona treatment decay refers to the gradual loss... Continue reading

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What Happens When Corona Treatment Damages the Substrate?

December 28, 2025 / 305

Introduction Corona treatment is widely used to improve adhesion on plastic films. When applied correctly, it modifies only the outer molecular layer of the substrate,... Continue reading

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Can You Over-Treat Plastic with Corona? Signs, Risks, and Safe Limits

December 27, 2025 / 288

Introduction Corona treatment is essential for improving ink, coating, and adhesive adhesion on plastic films. However, more treatment is not always better. In many production... Continue reading

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Why Corona Treatment Works on PE but Fails on PP and PET

December 27, 2025 / 323

Introduction Many converting operations face the same frustrating situation:corona treatment works perfectly on polyethylene (PE), but struggles—or completely fails—on polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).... Continue reading

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Why Lamination Fails (And How Surface Energy Affects Adhesion in Films)

Which Dyne Test Kit Do You Need? (30–52 vs 30–60 vs 30–72)

Anilox Roll Maintenance: Complete Guide to Cleaning, Care & Performance

Surface Energy Chart by Material

The Industrial Guide to Surface Energy and Dyne Testing

Why Dyne Levels Matter in Printing

Corona Treatment Decay in Plastic Films: Causes, Testing and Prevention

What Happens When Corona Treatment Damages the Substrate?

Can You Over-Treat Plastic with Corona? Signs, Risks, and Safe Limits

Why Corona Treatment Works on PE but Fails on PP and PET

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