ONTAINERS
TOUGHER, MORE FLEXIBLE AND
Bemis Bag Couldn't Hold Lockman
HIGHER MELTING POINT THAN CARNAUBA
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w a x produced by Petrolite. It is tougher, more flexible a n d has a higher
Handcuffs and an oversize Bemis paper bag couldn't hold escape artist Earl Lockman on a recent production of Art Baker's TV show. "You Asked For It. Lockman is shown, securely handcuffed, being assisted into the bag by Art Baker (left) and D . E. Morgan, of Bemis Brothers Bag. In a little over a minute, Lockman was revealed standing minus handcuffs beside the paper bag, which was intact a n a still tied firmly at t h e top. Lockman won't say how he did it
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p o i n t t h a n C a r n a u b a , yet is comparable in hardness a n d has excellent j e l - f o r m ing characteristics. Its unif o r m i t y can b e controlled w i t h i n very close limits. The u n i q u e properties of ESTAWAX
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a d a p t a b l e in the manufacture o f solvent paste waxes a n d liquid polishing waxes. Solvent paste and liquid polishes made from ESTAW A X have a brilliant gloss, t o u g h w e a r resistance and are n o n - t a c k y . The polish f i l m i s hard, flexible
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PETROLITE CORPORATION WAX
Do you have a low-temperature asphalt that will n o t b e c o m e brittle at —65° a n d will n o t b l e e d through kraft paper at 1 4 0 ° F . ? If so, t h e a r m e d forces w o u l d like t o h a v e i t for coating multiwall bags. T h i s is o n l y o n e of t h e problems p o s e d in t h e third quarter "Activities Report" of t h e Quarterm a s t e r F o o d a n d Container Institute. Problems i n flexible containers inc l u d e d e v e l o p m e n t of a waterproof case liner for clothing that will w i t h s t a n d rough handling a n d exposure to t e m peratures ranging from -—80° to 160° F . and relative humidities o f 3 0 t o 957c; sealed waterproof c a s e liner for soap ( h a v i n g a moisture c o n t e n t of 15% or greater) that will permit evaporation b u t p r e v e n t w a t e r absorption; a n d preservation and p a c k a g i n g b y the u s e of volatile corrosion inhibitors—this w o u l d facilitate d e p r o c e s s i n g o f packed items in c o l d weather areas. Problems i n rigid containers include d e v e l o p m e n t of fiberboards for containers that will perform satisfactorily b e t w e e n —65 and 1 4 0 ° F.; s e l e c t i v e reinforcement of fiberboard containers for c a n n e d foods; a n d the establishm e n t of minimum v a c u u m requirements for c a n n e d food.
DIVISION
Chrysler Bid*., New York .17, N. Y P. O. Box 390, Kilgore, Texas
Petrolite Waxes are stocked at Jersey City, Chicago, Kilgore and Las Angeles
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Coding Machine Rotary Imprinter h a s d e v e l o p e d a m a c h i n e that marks c o d e numbers a n d contents on the outside of cans a n d jars. T h i s m a c h i n e c a n be attached t o a n y wrap-around labeling m a c h i n e . CHEMICAL
T h e manufacturer claims tlhat tfciie i m printer w i l l mark at the same* prod-octiom rate and as part of the labeling o p e r a tion w i t h no extra labor o r s e p a r a t e h a n d l i n g being required. Cans and jars c a n be c o d e d t o identify the product, date_ batoh, o r p l a c e of manufacture. Bota*ry h a s also d e v e l o p e d a c o m m o d i t y wlieel and a special black liquid ink for imse w i t h tf*e imprinter. C1
• Aerosol • dispensing valve, model GB, is offered by Risdon Mfg. for glassbottled spray products. Valve has no metal in contact with contents, eliminating possibility of corroding valve components. Available in horizontal or vertical spray actuators C2 p> N e v e r - L e a k c o n t a i n e r de?velop^d b y H i n d e & D a u c h is capable of boldirug liquids for weeks w i t h o u t amy apparent s e e p a g e . Corrugated b o x c a n b& supplied w i t h the inside glassine-laminatecl or c o v e r e d w i t h a special caaating, or a combination of b o t h . Self-locking ends of body a n d cover allow assesmbly -without use o f tape, stitches, or glue, C 3
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