Laboratory services for the biobased industry
Our laboratory offers extensive services related to biomass processing and development of packaging materials. We offer both testing of samples and larger project entities.
Laboratory papermaking,
- Dynamic sheet forming (multilayer possibility)
- Scandinavian sheet forming
- Testing of furnishes, chemicals, fillers
Laboratory pulp refining, Voith Lab refiner
- Refining behavior
- Pulp quality control
- Refining of pulps from alternative sources
Paper testing
- Strength properties
- Structure
- Surface properties
- Formation
- Fiber composition
- Testing of fluff pulp
Barrier testing
- Oxygen transmission rate (OTR)
- Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR/MVTR)
- Oil- and grease resistance (OGR)
- Hexane vapor transmission rate (HVTR)
- Hot air seal-ability
- Glue-ability, hot-melt & dispersion glues
Laboratory coating
- Coating recipe development
- Drawdown coating
- Pond sizing
- Curtain flow testing
Chemical analysis
- Pulp mill recovery analyses
- Ion chromatography
- Carbohydrates
- Gravimetry
- Extraction
- Titration
- Spectrometry
- Catalytic combustion
Microbiological analyses, culture independent
- ATP
- qPCR
- Shelf-life studies
Microplastics analyses
- Analysis of solid samples
- Analysis of liquid samples
Testing of packaging materials
- Recyclability
- Home compostability
For inquiries contact: Eva Sandås, eva.sandas@kcl.fi Watti Lehtimäki, watti.lehtimaki@kcl.fi
About KCL (Oy Keskuslaboratorio-Centrallaboratorium Ab)
KCL (Oy Keskuslaboratorio-Centrallaboratorium Ab) is a service provider specializing in research, piloting, and laboratory testing for the bioeconomy and forest industries. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes fiber processing, dispersion and extrusion coating, printing, finishing, and contract manufacturing. By providing scalable, open-access facilities, KCL enables clients to transition innovations from laboratory concepts to industrial-scale pilot production, helping them develop sustainable, fiber-based products and novel biomaterials.
These services are critical for organizations looking to accelerate their R&D processes, validate new solutions, and achieve market entry with confidence. KCL operates an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory that provides performance testing, chemical analysis, and microbiological assessments. With over 100 years of history, the company collaborates with global partners to support circular economy initiatives, barrier material development, and the optimization of biomass processing, ensuring that product development is both efficient and aligned with environmental standards.
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