In the corrugated industry, it’s all about the bond. In August, you can learn to build better bonds during the Advanced Bonding Course in Peachtree Corners, Ga., USA, on August 8-9, 2018. Attendees will be offered a comprehensive look at the bonding process, will examine ingredients and mechanics of the starch-based adhesive, factors, and variables of successful bonding, glue line analysis, process centerlining, bond strength testing, as well as identifying causes and corrections for warp. After successfully completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify factors and variables that impact a successful bond
• Understand the significance of temperature & moisture management
• Be better equipped to optimize centerlining & machine settings
• Increase process troubleshooting skills
• Better utilize the soak tank & other tests as diagnostic & performance tools
• Earn 17 Professional Development Hours or 1.7 CEUs for completion of course.

Check out the course schedule.  

 

Both of these courses are ideal for: 

• Process Engineers
• Production Supervisors
• Corrugator Operators 
• Production Managers 
• Maintenance Personnel
• Product Quality Control Personnel.

Register today for the Advanced Bonding Course, as space is limited. Learn more at WWW.TAPPI.ORG/ADVBOND. 

Are you new to the industry or need a corrugated education refresher? 

 

Advance your corrugated education at the one-day Introduction to Corrugated Course planned for August 7, 2018 in Peachtree Corners, Ga., USA. The course provides corrugated industry professionals with an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the corrugated process, linerboard and medium performance properties, and manufacturing. In fast-paced corrugator operations, it is critical to be equipped with a solid foundational understanding of the dynamic corrugating process.  

 

After successfully completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Appreciate the unique history of corrugated
• Understand the difference between medium, liner, and the corrugated structure
• Identify the components of a corrugator and their function
• Learn the diagnostic value of the soak tank
• Earn .6 CEUs for the completion of the course.

Take a look at the complete course schedule.  

 

Taught by instructor Tim Church, Senior Technical Services Representative of HarperLove, who has updated the curriculum to address the ever-changing needs of the corrugated industry. In addition, the course has been designed to shorten the learning curve of people new to the business and provide a deeper understanding to those already in the game.  

 

Hurry! Register now for this popular course. Learn more at WWW.TAPPI.ORG/INTROCORR