Papers, labels & films

Commonly used in food preparation in parchment papers and baking tray liners, silicone release non-stick coatings are widely used to prevent batters from sticking to pan liners. These silicone release coated papers are designed to handle the higher temperature baking conditions. Using these non-stick coated baking papers or liners make the baking process easier, reduce the cleanup time, and allow food to be removed quickly and efficiently with less effort and waste. These eco-friendly release coated papers are biodegradable and compostable.

Silicone Silcolease™ system can be applied quickly and efficiently at low coat weights on low grammage paper, and polyolefin films to give unique processing advantages including heat sensitive substrates.

Labels and Graphics plan an important role in our lives all around us. They carry brand identification, instructions, cost, safety information, or encourage us to buy, wear, or use a certain product. The look and feel of these labels and signs, whether it is on a package sitting on the shelf at the store, on a billboard, or on a truck driving by on the highway are meant to be eye catching and appealing. Each label or graphic sign, from the very small labels on a piece of fruit to large vehicle wraps, are all carried through the process on a release liner.

A variety of tapes are used across a vast range of industries to bond, seal, and adhere different surfaces together.  The applications found in electronics, medical, automotive, white goods, and consumer goods can range from large wide rolls to micro applications.  

Wide web label and tape manufacturers have to run smoothly and efficiently with minimal interruptions and stops to make their process economical & cost efficient. Automated turrets allow for a new roll to start as the previous roll stops as they employ a flying splice: a process to allow the trailing edge of the previous roll to come in contact with the leading edge of the new roll and pull it along into the process. When the rolls are silicone coated rolls, a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive makes for an ideal splicing tape to hold the trailing edge and leading edge of the paper to stick together through the web path and into the oven, all in one smooth continuous process.

The demand for paper continues to grow worldwide, in particular as a more environmentally friendly alternative for packaging in retailing and e-commerce. Paper, of course, also continues to be an essential material for writing and printing and offers innovative new possibilities, such as cardboard furniture and accessories. To serve this diversified market, Pulp & Paper manufacturers are constantly looking to improve their productivity through better processing, lower waste and reduced water and energy consumption.