Barrier coating of paper and paperboard

Our extensive range of pilot coating equipment can help development of sustainable fiber-based packaging materials. Projects often include plastic replacement, biobased coatings, and novel coating structures.

Machine 1: Pilot dispersion coater.

• Web width: 600 mm
• Several application methods including: Rod, Curtain, Blade, Filmpress, Jet, Roll
• Massive drying capacity: 3 IR + 4 air flotation dryers
• Speeds up to 3000 m/min
• Calendering possible

Machine 2: Extrusion coater + Extrusion laminator

• Web width: max 500 mm
• 4 extruders, multiple selector plugs
• Up to 5 layers
• Speeds up to 400 m/min
• Several surface treatments possible: Corona, flame, UV, pre-coating

Machine 3: Gravure coater + test laminator

• Web width: 400 mm
• Application of coating by anilox roll (several volumes available) or by air-assisted spray
• Speeds up to 100 m/min
• Air drying
• Wet and dry lamination possible

Machine 4: Sheetfed offset printer

• Sheet size max 530 x 740 mm
• Max speed 15.000 sheets/hour
• Application of coating by flexo varnishing unit (banded anilox roll)

A well-equipped coating kitchen supports with coating formulation preparation. All machines can be supported by extensive laboratory services offered on site.

For inquiries contact: Mikko Mensonen, mikko.mensonen@kcl.fi Watti Lehtimäki, watti.lehtimaki@kcl.fi