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BTG labs introduces SA 2001 Amcor Flexibles releases Genesis

PE Laminate
TG Labs has released the Surface Analyst (SA) 2001, its
Bnewest handheld solution for inspecting flexible film.In mcor Flexibles
two seconds, the SA 2001 inspects the surface quality of a AAmericas has
film and determines if it has been properly prepared for released Genesis, an
adhesion processes like lamination or printing. In moments, all-polyethylene (PE)
it can make reliable, objective inspections across an entire laminate that looks and
roll of film as a replacement for destructive dyne solutions. feels like traditional
These measurements can be made in-plant to verify the oriented polypropylene
quality of incoming material from suppliers, following (oPP)/PE and oriented
film surface treatment or on-site following customer polyester (oPET)/PE
complaints about adhesion problems. The results are laminates.Genesis
immediately available as an objective number, as opposed overcomes challenges
to time-consuming and with production, ease-
subjectively interpreted of-use, durability and aesthetics that have been
dyne solution readings. associated with other packages intended for in-
The SA 2001 is a fast, store recycling. Targeting a wide range of segments,
simple, accurate and non- including fresh produce, frozen food, dried fruits,
destructive entry-level nuts, confectionery, chilled goods and pet food,
inspection instrument Genesis is adaptable to a variety of packaging types
for manufacturers and and is appropriate for certain medical, home and
users of flexible film for personal care markets.Applying an innovative PE
whom critical film surface formulation, Genesis achieves new levels of clarity,
requirements mean the gloss and stiffness close to those of oPP/PE and oPET/PE
difference between laminations while delivering – for the first time – a true,
success and failure. in-store recyclable alternative for brand owners and
Primarily designed as a handheld system, the SA 2001 is retailers.“Consumer goods need to be packaged with
also available in a package with an inspection station for high-quality materials that perform most effectively,
film surface analysis testing. This includes a fixture into with the lowest possible impact on the environment,”
which the user slides a piece of film, using the SA 2001 says Amcor Flexibles Americas president Tom Cochran.
unit in a fixed position to inspect the surface, speeding “We take considerable pride in developing and making
production. packaging that is constantly better for customers
and the environment. The Genesis product is pre-
The slim, compact design of the SA 2001 case enables approved by How2Recycle for in-store recycling with
the device to make measurements in any direction and other PE film products across North America.“Genesis
on any type substrate.The SA 2001 is powered by Archer, maintains the look-and-feel, and shelf life delivered
BTG Labs’ software that streamlines the inspections to with conventional laminates,” says Amcor product
ensure reliability and consistency in film surface state. development manager Laurent Vincent. “We are
This further distinguishes the SA 2001 inspection process delivering on those requirements while also reducing
from dyne inks, which are chemically destructive to carbon footprint by 35 percent against commonly used
the materials they inspect, create scrap, and are not packaging.” In addition to designing all its packaging
reliably repeatable. However, the SA 2001 features a to be recyclable or reusable, Amcor has committed to
Dyne Mode, in which it delivers inspection results in significantly increasing its use of recycled materials and
dynes/cm, enabling users to receive and work with dyne working with consumer goods companies, government
results without the need to use the ink process. BTG Labs agencies, NGOs and others to drive greater worldwide
continues its research and development in the Materials recycling. The introduction of Genesis follows the
and Processing lab, while constantly improving the Surface company’s announcement in September 2018.
Analyst technology.

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