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Complete guide to Water-Based Coatings

Everything you need to know to correctly apply sustainable coatings on paper: systems, techniques, drying and best practices.

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Application systems

Wet End, Dry End, Flexography, Rotogravure and Off-Line application explained in detail.

Drying process

Drying methods, recommended temperatures and correct drying indicators.

Coating types

Water barrier, grease, moisture, release properties and more.

Regulatory compliance

Information about FDA, certifications and common troubleshooting.

Educational manual for applicators

A complete technical guide covering from fundamentals to advanced applications of water-based coatings in the paper industry.

Manual contents:

  1. Introduction to Water-Based Coatings
  2. Paper Application Systems
  3. Application Equipment
  4. Drying Process
  5. Application Amount
  6. Paper Considerations
  7. Coating Types for Paper
  8. Gluing and Adhesion
  9. Regulatory Compliance and FDA
  10. Troubleshooting
  11. Application Checklist

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