The Web Coating process has been in use for over 150 years. During that time, a vast amount of technology and technical information has been published it. Some examples of information that can be obtained are as follows:
This information can be used to improve coating quality, develop novel products, improve productivity and reduce costs. The operating efficiency of all personnel process, R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, can be significantly improved by utilizing the many technical technology resources that are available
An important consideration in locating the appropriate information is to recognize that the basic technology of the coating process is independent of the final function of the coated product. The underlying coating process technology is the same for all coated products. Any differences in the process for different products depends on the on the coating requirements, wet thickness, viscosity surface tension, line speed, number of of layers, thickness uniformity, quality level and drying requirements. The process selected is based on these variables and not the coated product function. Therefore; technology on defects, coating methods, drying methods, coater operation testing from a different product can be adapted to the current process.
There are several general categories of technical information that are available:
Specific sources for each category will be listed in the next paragraphs. Only identification information on each source is given because it provides the basic information about the source content and will determine if contains the information that is useful. All of these are available on-line and can be located using standard search engines.
Technical Societies
There are several technical societies that focus on the selected technical areas of the coating and drying process. They offer technical meetings, continuing education courses, publications Webinars and Blogs. The society titles indicate their technology focu
Publications
Books
Booth, G. L. Coating Equipment and Processes, New York: Lockwood Publishing Co, Inc. (1970)
Cohen, E. and Lightfoot, E. J. “Coating Processes”. Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. John Wiley & Sons 2011
Cohen, E. D. Gutoff E. B, “Modern Coating & Drying Technology", VCH Publishers, New York, April 1992.
Kistler, S. F. Schweizer, P. "Liquid Film Coating", Chapman & Hall. London, 1996.
Schweizer, P, “Liquid Film Coating, “Scientific principles and their technological Implications”. Springer Netherlands. 2012, Softcover version Original 1st 1997
Shepherd, F, Modern Coating Technology Systems, Emap Maclaren, LTD, UK 1995
Smith,R.d The Ultimate Roll and Web Defect Troubleshooting Guide with Glossary, TAPPI Press 2013.
Tracton, A.A., “Coating Technology Handbook third edition”, Marcel Dekker, NY 2005
Wagner, J. R. “Multilayer Flexible Packaging”, Elsevier, second edition 2016
Weiss, H. L., Coating and Laminating Machines, Converting Technology Co. Milwaukee, 1977
Current Journals
Converting Quarterly, http://www.convertingquarterly.com/
Paper Film & Foil Converter, www.pffc-online.com
University Research Programs
Patents
There has been a constant issuing of patents relating to the web Coting Process and the Converting Process. Copies can be found in the patent offices in the US and other countries..
Miscellaneous Sources
- Chemistry of formulations and mixing procedures
- Basic coating and drying process mechanisms
- Coating method operating principles and ranges
- Drying method technology and hardware options
- Defect mechanisms and elimination procedures
- Product and process testing instruments and procedures
- Coating Solution characterization
This information can be used to improve coating quality, develop novel products, improve productivity and reduce costs. The operating efficiency of all personnel process, R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, can be significantly improved by utilizing the many technical technology resources that are available
An important consideration in locating the appropriate information is to recognize that the basic technology of the coating process is independent of the final function of the coated product. The underlying coating process technology is the same for all coated products. Any differences in the process for different products depends on the on the coating requirements, wet thickness, viscosity surface tension, line speed, number of of layers, thickness uniformity, quality level and drying requirements. The process selected is based on these variables and not the coated product function. Therefore; technology on defects, coating methods, drying methods, coater operation testing from a different product can be adapted to the current process.
There are several general categories of technical information that are available:
- Technical Societies
- Publications
- University Research Programs
- Trade Journals (such as Converting Quarterly)
- Patents
- Miscellaneous Sources
Specific sources for each category will be listed in the next paragraphs. Only identification information on each source is given because it provides the basic information about the source content and will determine if contains the information that is useful. All of these are available on-line and can be located using standard search engines.
Technical Societies
There are several technical societies that focus on the selected technical areas of the coating and drying process. They offer technical meetings, continuing education courses, publications Webinars and Blogs. The society titles indicate their technology focu
- Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators
- Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
- International Society Coating Science & Technology ISCST,
- The Society for Protective Coating SSPC
- Institute of Paper Science & Technology
- The Society of Rheology
- National Coil Coaters Association
- European Coating Symposium
Publications
Books
Booth, G. L. Coating Equipment and Processes, New York: Lockwood Publishing Co, Inc. (1970)
Cohen, E. and Lightfoot, E. J. “Coating Processes”. Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. John Wiley & Sons 2011
Cohen, E. D. Gutoff E. B, “Modern Coating & Drying Technology", VCH Publishers, New York, April 1992.
Kistler, S. F. Schweizer, P. "Liquid Film Coating", Chapman & Hall. London, 1996.
Schweizer, P, “Liquid Film Coating, “Scientific principles and their technological Implications”. Springer Netherlands. 2012, Softcover version Original 1st 1997
Shepherd, F, Modern Coating Technology Systems, Emap Maclaren, LTD, UK 1995
Smith,R.d The Ultimate Roll and Web Defect Troubleshooting Guide with Glossary, TAPPI Press 2013.
Tracton, A.A., “Coating Technology Handbook third edition”, Marcel Dekker, NY 2005
Wagner, J. R. “Multilayer Flexible Packaging”, Elsevier, second edition 2016
Weiss, H. L., Coating and Laminating Machines, Converting Technology Co. Milwaukee, 1977
Current Journals
Converting Quarterly, http://www.convertingquarterly.com/
Paper Film & Foil Converter, www.pffc-online.com
University Research Programs
- University of Minnesota. I-Prime
- Univ. Minnesota Coating Process Fundamentals
- Web Handling Research Center at Oklahoma State University
- University of Bradford (England)
- University Erlengen-Nurnberg (Germany)
- Institute of Paper Science & Technology
Patents
There has been a constant issuing of patents relating to the web Coting Process and the Converting Process. Copies can be found in the patent offices in the US and other countries..
Miscellaneous Sources
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