PKSC 2020 Test 4

PKSC 2020 Test 4


1. converters: coat, laminate, print paper, and make things like labels, bags, products, etc


2. two things paper are specified by: - basis weight


- kind of paper (kraft, bleached, coated, etc.)

3. basic label construction: - paper


- printing
- adhesive/glue

4. two things paper properties can affect: - how it runs on the press (tear strength, stiffness, etc.)


- how the print looks (brightness, smoothness, opacity, etc.)

5. things added to make aluminum easier to print on: lacquer, shellac, or water-based acrylic


coating

6. why is foil added to labels?: for optics like reflection rather than barrier


7. 3 layers of pressure sensitive labels: -label face


-adhesive

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,-release-backing

8. release backing for labels properties: -lighter and thinner than face material


-coated in silicone
-supercalendered for smoothness

9. are wet-glue or pressure-sensitive labels more expensive?: pressure-sensitive are 2 to


3 times more expensive

10. are wet-glue or pressure-sensitive labels more common?: pressure-sensitive are more


common

11. choice of glue for labeling depends on what?: - surface of the container


- conditions of labeling
- conditions of use
- how easily label is removed

12. what are wet-glue labels best for: high volume production such as canned veggies, soups, and


beverages

13. water-based synthetic glue is used for which types of packages: glass bottles (it


wont come off in a cooler)
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, 14. dextrin/starch based glue is used for which types of packages: Paper-to-paper


labeling (mechanical adhesive)




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