Paper Product Process Development
Development of new paper products and optimization of papermaking, coating and calendering processes.
Intertek Paper Technology Group has many years experience in designing and industrializing a wide variety of papers for speciality and printing applications. The Intertek team is able to take on complete development projects or to advise on key stages, including initial product definition, lab scale development, pilot scale up and final industrialization.
All key issues with any potential product are considered; formulation cost, potential patent restrictions, raw material availability and efficient on machine runnability. This knowledge is backed up by a comprehensive range of lab coating, rheology assessment, functional performance testing and calendering tools.
Paper production process expertise:
- Speciality Papers
- Coated Papers
- Ink-Jet Papers
- Thermal Papers
- Carbonless Papers
- Release and Barrier Coatings
Paper production process testing capabilities:
- Blade (including short time dwell application)
- Curtain (slot, single and multilayer slide)
- On machine methods (speed sizer, size press, twin-HSM)
- Air Knife (with rod metering)
A major part of producing any coated product is the optimization of the coating and calendering processes. Intertek Paper Technology Group offer the ability to optimize these stages to ensure maximum machine efficiency giving the lowest cost production and highest product performance and consistency.
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Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Paper Product Process Development.