In-line Insights

Suppliers collectively confirm that gravure adhesive applicating technology is still employed most often in-line. Hans Deamer, senior vice president at Windmoeller & Hoelscher, says a gravure applicator is the traditional choice for conventional solvent or water-based adhesive lamination, as well as for cold seal emulsions. In-register flexo stations take precedence, he says, for most lacquer coating for UV-cured, water-based or solvent-based lacquers, such as those used on high quality paper bags for pet food.