I am sure all converters have their favorite converting materials. Mine is S246 adhesive on a 60# semi-gloss paper with a 40# SCK liner. This is one of Fasson's long time great combinations. S246 has tremendous initial grab. Once you put it on, it isn't coming off. We use it widely for all types of substrates including boxes, bags and HDPE containers. It prints and die cuts well. It's very stable and doesn't have a lot of issues running through the press. Our customers love it. It works well for medical applications too. I enjoy making booklet labels with this great material as the base web. Below are the specs:
Fasson® 60# Semi-Gloss EliteTM is a bright, blue-white, 60# C1S, super calendered paper. It is designed to bridge the gap between low- and high-end process printing, up to 175 line screen. This sheet prints well with water-based Flexo, UV Flexo, and UV Letterpress inks. It has improved smoothness while maintaining strength for good converting and dispensing.
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Basis Weight: |
58.5# per ream ± 10% (500 sheets 25" x 38") |
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Caliper: |
0.0031 inches ± 10% |
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Tensile: |
MD 32# per inch width CD 16# per inch width |
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Tear: |
MD 47 grams per sheet CD 55 grams per sheet |
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Stiffness: |
MD 110 mg CD 60 mg |
Adhesive:
Fasson® S246 is a general purpose rubber based adhesive featuring high initial tack and ultimate adhesion. Fasson® S246 is suitable for applications where compliance with FDA 175.105 is required. This section covers applications where incidental contact between food and adhesive could occur.
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Type: |
Hot Melt Rubber |
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Minimum Application Temperature: |
+40°F |
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Service Temperature Range: |
-65°F to +160°F |
Typical Performance Data: 60# C1S Paper at room temperature on standard lab panels
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Stainless Steel Loop Tack: Peel Adhesion: |
6.2 lbs 3.0 lbs-tear |
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HDPE Loop Tack: Peel Adhesion: |
4.3 lbs 2.2 lbs-tear |
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Polypropylene Loop Tack: Peel Adhesion: |
4.5 lbs 3.0 lbs-tear |
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Glass Loop Tack: Peel Adhesion: |
6.0 lbs 2.6 lbs-tear |
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Liner:
40# SCK is a semi-bleached, super-calendered kraft paper featuring high internal strength, toughness, and tear resistance. Excellent for diecutting and stripping; used primarily for roll to-roll-applications.
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Basis Weight: |
42.5# per ream ±10% (500 sheets 24" x 36") |
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Caliper: |
0.0025 inches ±10% |
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Tensile: |
MD 38# per inch width CD 22.5# per inch width |
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Tear: |
MD 34 grams CD 37 grams |
Total Construction Caliper (approximate): 0.0064 inches ± 10%
Shelf Life
Unless specified otherwise in this document, one year when stored at 72°F at 50% RH