Closing & Securing News
Fall 2019
Application News
There is a growing trend in the need of anti-static release liners to increase productivity for fulfillment centers as they continue to use plastic bags for mailers. Anti-static release liners are available in silver metalized, matte metalized and standard message or custom message printed matte metalized from Infinity as a finished product or combined with our double coated tapes for a full closure system. If you are using BOPP, PET or other film liners and experiencing static cling issues, talk to us at Infinity Tapes to solve this problem for you!
Product Spotlight
HKC 67 & 65
HKC 67 & 65 continue to be the work horse products in the plastic bag closure segment for Infinity Tapes LLC. For secure closure and destruction upon opening, these high adhesion products offer fast dwell adhering to the film surface upon application. The base line recommendation is HKC 67 works perfectly to desired performance on films less than 3 mils thick, and above 3 mils HKC 65 performs like a charm. The adhesion levels on the liner side ensures secure closure with 92 oz/inch on HKC 67 and 123 oz/inch on HKC 65. Combined with the versatility of release liner options such as anti-static liners, these two products can satisfy all your application needs for plastic film closure!
People News
In the past, we have highlighted individuals either new to the company or key contributors. As many know, Infinity has kept our pricing in check and NOT had a price increase in 5 years this month. While most tape companies have price increases annually, we take this responsibility of raw material cost changes on ourselves by increasing our operational efficiency within our plant. Infinity Tapes has taken a different approach to running its operations in the last 4 years by implementing lean manufacturing practices. Infinity Tapes has been focusing on building leaders on the production floor, who have been helping with maximizing efficiency initiatives and reducing waste throughout all our processes. In the last year, the company invested in sending Mostafa Anbar, Plant Manager, and Matt Edison, Lean Initiative, to an intensive training workshop in Kentucky. Lead by a team of some of the best in the industry, they spent time in a Toyota manufacturing plant, learning about lean manufacturing and how to effectively run such a facility and reduce costs. Our new philosophy is to solve problems together; everyone should think in terms of problem solving, which leads to high quality – low costs – short lead times!
Things to Know
Storage Conditions
Storage conditions can have a huge effect on the shelf life and dependability of tape. As most adhesives are a semi liquid material, high and low temperature exposure can change the desired performance of a tape. When they get very hot (above 150F), the adhesive will begin to flow and may thin out and/or ooze beyond the liner. When they get very cold (below 20F), the adhesive will harden and if applied before restoring to room temperature, they may not adhere well. It is important to store your tapes in these recommended storage conditions:
- 68 – 72° F / 20 – 22° C
- 50% relative humidity
- Rolls store flat in their original packaging, spools should be stored with the arrows on the box in the correct position and both always from direct sources of UV (i.e., lights, sun).
Infinity Team
F. Gary Watkins
VP Sales & Marketing
Extension 7040
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Maja Lewandowska – Anbar
Customer Service Manager
Extension 7020
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Erica Algarin
Customer Service
Extension 7016
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Janet Naramore
Sales/Marketing Coordinator
Extension 7000
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Infinity Tapes is a leading US manufacturer of Extended Liner Double Coated Tapes & Transfer Adhesive Tapes, Tamper Evident Films & Tapes and Silicone Coated Paper & Film Release Liners.
