Webinars

Binders - Latex Butadiene-Based Latex Binders

09 May 2016 This Webinar was hosted by the TAPPI Nonwovens Engineers & Technologists Division and Binders & Additives Community on July 26, 2012.

An Overview of Principled Centered Safety

07 Apr 2016 Principled Centered Safety is designed to change the safety culture to an incident free environment at work, home and play. Each participant learns how to act, communicate and work together with the different needs, values and motivations of others and becomes competent when others are at risk. The webinar will be an overview of this approach and a preview of the Safety Session at PaperCon.

Tissue Softness Explained

04 Apr 2016 This introductory webinar will cover: softness definition, furnish selection, chemistry, manufacturing, creping, and softness quantification techniques. This webinar is ideal for those in tissue manufacturing and anyone who wants to understand the basic mechanisms surrounding this "touchy" subject.

Spray Nozzle Basics for Papermaking

01 Mar 2016 This presentation will provide an intro into the variety of nozzles and manifolds used in papermaking and solutions for most common problems such as nozzle plugging, increasing nozzle lifetime, and lowering water consumption.

Nanotechnology in Fibrous Materials: 101

12 Feb 2016 This presentation will provide an overview of the field and discuss new applications that have evolved in connection with developing nonwoven fibrous materials, performance clothing and protective textiles. The environment and health impacts of nanotechnology and science will also be examined.

Biofilm Control in Papermaking Webinar

05 Jan 2016 This webinar will discuss: How to recognize the problems caused by biofilms, Understanding how biofilms are formed, Develop an understanding of the strategies used to control biofilm formation, & Identify the steps required to design and implement a biofilm control program.

Evaluation of LLDPE Sealants and Structures for Ultrasonic Sealing

15 Dec 2015 Ultrasonic sealing is an emerging technology that offers potential cost savings to flexible packaging converters through increased line speeds, narrower seals and reduced leakers. Most polyethylenes, coextruded films or laminates that can be conductive or heat sealed can also be ultrasonically welded. However, the mechanical forces required in ultrasonic sealing can weaken films.

Cellulose Nanomaterials: Measurement Needs and Potential Solutions

20 Oct 2015 As global efforts continue to discover new applications for cellulose nanomaterials, commercial production and processing of these materials will have unique measurement needs.

Drying and Profiling Efficiency of Steam Profilers

19 Oct 2015 Dr. Nuyan is Vice President of Pulp and Paper Applications NA at Valmet. He has held previous positions in R&D, product management and support, sales and marketing support, applications and business management throughout his career with Valmet (formerly Metso).

Basics of Refining

21 Jul 2015 This webinar will focus on the basics of Refining; Why refine?, the key components and operation of Refiners. It will also address: Important Process variables/ guidelines, Controls and System Considerations, Maintenance and Mechanical Issues, and Plate Design/Application.