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Multifilm Packaging Introduces Nano-Based, High-Barrier N-Coat®.
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| N-Coat from Multifilm Packaging is a high-barrier clear laminate for the nut, coffee and dry foods industries. For high resolution images, click here or here. |
ELGIN, IL (June 13, 2007) Multifilm Packaging has launched a new barrier coating using a new, unique nano-based technology at the company’s facility in Elgin, IL. An ultra thin coating is applied on a 48 gauge polyester film resulting in a clear film with a gas barrier that competes with most metallized structures.
"We are targeting the nut, coffee and dry foods industries where high gas barrier is important" says Olle Mannertorp, President and CEO at Multifilm Packaging. "With N-Coat® we achieve an oxygen barrier of 0.07 cm3/100in2/24hrs. This is 2-3 times better than a metallized PET and almost 10 times better than PVdC coated PET film at a lower coating weight and cost. In addition, N-Coat® lets us move away from the chlorine based PVdC, which we feel is a great environmental advantage".
Another advantage according to Mannertorp is the flexibility of this coating compared to SIOX (SiOx) or even ALOX (AlOx), practically eliminating any issues with flex or stress cracking.
The unique properties of nano particles have been known for a long time, but the challenge has been to apply this knowledge into practical use. The technical team at Multifilm has overcome this challenge by working in close cooperation with their US based key suppliers. N-Coat® is water based with excellent clarity and gloss.
N-Coat® will be available in July 2007.
Multifilm Packaging
Corp. is a fully integrated flexible packaging manufacturer focused on
confection and dry foods, located in Elgin, IL, just outside Chicago.
The company is employee owned an operated.
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