Archem is a UK based powders technology specialist. Manufacturing the most inclusive range of starch-based powders for the printing, textiles, glass, plastics and food packaging industries currently available on the market today. Archem continues to further our global presence and reach through international distribution partnerships as well as the imminent set up of a EU…
The flexible plastic packaging market is one of the few that is set to boom over the next 5 years regardless of the economic downturn instigated by the Corona virus pandemic. Archem PRS has focused on being a specialist provider to the industry with unparalleled success. The global flexible packaging market size is projected to…
What is a “food contact safe” Anti Set Off Powder? Many Anti Set Off powder manufacturers claim their product is “food contact safe”. What does “food contact safe” exactly mean? In the broadest terms, it means the base raw material does not contain any gluten. However, the claim does not cover the manufacturing process where…
Is it possible to save costs using anti set off powder? You might think this is an odd question, but in fact, it isn’t when you actually think about it. Anti Set Off powder is one of those almost invisible products we use in the Pressroom. A thing no one really thinks about, but in…
Variance in particle size leads to waste, uneven distribution across the surface requiring higher machine settings in order to achieve the coverage needed to stop Blocking, Setting Off or Sticking. A powerful argument, as it encompasses cost, efficiency and the end “feel” of your product, we all know that over spraying leaves that rough, sandpaper…
Food Safe Anti Set Off Powders Many manufacturers claim their powders to be “food safe” in reality the only ones that can claim that 100% are those quality assured by the BRC. Many will issue statements that “adhere to” or “comply with” FDA and EC regulations. This is okay in as far as it goes…