Coating offers slip resistance in packaging applications.
Press Release Summary:
Applied to slip or interleave sheets, water-based SofTak(TM) prevents slippage of small individual consumer or industrial goods, as well as palletized loads, boxes, and furniture. Expected angle of slide ranges from 30-45°, depending on application rate and substrate characteristics. SofTak is glueable with range of hot-melt or water-based cold-set adhesives and is print receptive. It is repulpable in both acid and alkaline systems.
Original Press Release:
Versatile Softak(TM) Paper Coating From Michelman Is The Perfect Solution For A Variety Of Slip Resistance And Packaging Applications
CINCINNATI, OH (July 22, 2005) - SofTak(TM) from Michelman Inc. is a new, easy to apply, gluable water-based product that increases the angle of slide of paper and also provides a perfect packaging material. SofTak can be applied to slip or interleave sheets for preventing slippage of a wide variety of small individual consumer or industrial goods as well as large palletized loads, boxes and furniture. Expected angle of slide ranges from 30 to 45 degrees, depending on application rate and substrate characteristics. With its suede-like feel after drying, SofTak is also ideal for packaging jewelry or perfume, or for a myriad of other possible applications.
SofTak is glueable with a wide range of hot-melt or water-based cold-set adhesives and is print receptive. A film-forming coating, SofTak has a high coefficient of friction and is repulpable in both acid and alkaline systems.
An alternative to spray applications, SofTak is easy to run, and can be applied with conventional corrugated equipment such as blade, roll and rod coaters at either the wet or dry end of the corrugator. It can also be applied offline to create pre-coated rollstock. Suggested coating weights for expected performance are 3 to 4 wet pounds/MSF (15 to 20 gsm). (Because of special drying requirements for certain SofTak products, please consult your Michelman sales representative to discuss your equipment and paper specifics.)
Michelman, Inc. is a global manufacturer of performance-enhancing waterbased functional and decorative coatings for the paperboard and corrugated box industries; and inline coating application equipment for webbed paper and paperboard substrates.
For more information about SofTak(TM) or other Michelman products, please contact Michelman, International & Co., SNC. Zoning Industriel, B6790 Aubange, Belgium Phone: +32 (63) 38-1800. Fax:+32 (63) 38-9692. www.michem.com.
Christy Randolph
Michelman, Inc.
800-333-1723
ChristyRandolph@MichelmanInc.com
