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When Would I Need A Foam Coating Machine?

Wondering when you may need a foam coating machine? The manufacturing industry uses spray foam coatings for a wide variety of purposes. In some circumstances, foam coatings act as insulation, trapping hot or cool air where you require. It creates this type of padding or barrier. In some cases, foam coatings ...read more

Industrial Laminating Film: Serving Your Processing Needs

There is a reason why we utilize industrial lamination in the manufacturing industry. Lamination, in general, strengthens a product. We layer materials and laminating them increases their durability, as well as their appearance. Additionally, laminated products are more thoroughly protected than those that are not. If you expose a product regularly ...read more

Differences in Toll Coating Versus Contract Manufacturing

Many manufactured products require an extra step before they are ready for the market. Typically, the finishing process includes a coating or other enhancement to add strength, value, or both. That’s where a partner like Conversion Technologies International (CTI) can help. We take your product to the finish line using a multitude ...read more

What Specialty Coating & Laminating Services Does CTI Offer?

Adhesive coating and laminating are two important manufacturing processes that your business might require. For manufacturers who produce rolled or sheet goods, it can be especially important to have reliable specialty coating and laminating capacity. That’s because some applications and industries will require more specialized coating services than others. This can ...read more

Fabric to Foam Laminating: Your Introduction to the Process

Foam materials like flexible polyurethane foam have a huge range of commercial and industrial applications. However, to use these materials at their fullest potential, manufacturers often need to convert foams into finished rolled goods. That’s where the technique of fabric to foam laminating becomes useful. At CTI, we like to talk ...read more

Meyer Rod Coating: Fundamentals and Major Applications

When a manufacturer needs to apply adhesive to a web substrate, there are many different ways to accomplish the job. Meyer rod coating is one of the most popular of these adhesive coating methods. It allows manufacturers to apply adhesive evenly and consistently, with excellent control over coating thickness.  Now, you ...read more

What You Need to Know About Fabric Laminating Services

Many industries require fabric laminating services for common textile goods. From baby bibs to furniture coverings and beyond, lamination creates durable and attractive fabrics with many different applications. However, every business should understand the basic process and materials before investing in fabric laminating services.  Here, we’ll look at the world of ...read more

Advanced Coating Technologies: Find the Best Coating Company

When it comes to selecting your coating company, there are many things to consider. Initially, you may wonder how long the company has been in business. Plus, it's important to know if they have a wide range of advanced coating technologies available. Likewise, it's critical to access whether or not their ...read more

Slot Die Coating 101: How It Works and Why It’s So Popular

Slot die coating is the process of depositing thin liquid films onto various substrates. This unique coating technology was first used in the 1950s to produce photographic films. Today, industries including electronics, packaging, and pharmaceuticals use slot die coating for countless products. Slot die coating involves dissolving your selected film material ...read more

Coating Companies – A Partner for Adhesive & Other Coatings

Manufacturers in a broad range of industries require the coating of various materials as a component of their finished product. Problem: this small component can cause a huge increase in the cost per unit and therefore, create a lower profit margin. This is the perfect scenario for a manufacturer to seek ...read more

Industrial Custom Laminating Services for Businesses

Online ordering is on the rise. Especially, this is true this time of year. Trying to meet the increase in demand from each customer is a challenge in itself even in the best of times. Having an efficient supply chain is critical. If the product that you sell requires industrial custom ...read more