UPM Specialty Materials is expanding its proprietary UPM Forte™ precoating technology into its UPM SCK release base paper portfolio to better support silicone coaters and labelstock manufacturers seeking to boost coating speeds, optimize silicone formulation costs and improve overall production efficiency.
The UPM SCK base paper portfolio, which is recognized for its high quality, is especially designed for the needs of the US market. With the addition of UPM Forte™ pre-coating technology, it can now offer even greater competitive edge.
UPM Forte™ technology helps labelstock manufacturers and silicone coaters optimize silicone curing and anchoring in release liner production, while managing rising raw material and energy costs. The technology enables silicone formulations that use up to 50 percent less platinum and supports curing at temperatures up to 15 percent lower, reducing energy consumption. UPM Forte also helps boost coater speeds and offers more stable release behavior under demanding production conditions. Each benefit is achievable depending on the silicone formulations selected, without compromising on quality.
“UPM SCK Forte base papers give our customers a more efficient and predictable coating surface that supports faster, more reliable silicone curing and anchoring. With platinum prices remaining high, the ability to reduce platinum concentration matters more than ever. Our technical team is there to help customers fully leverage these benefits,” says Jukka Kotilainen, Director, Product Portfolio Management, UPM Specialty Materials.
Learn more about the benefits of UPM Forte technology: UPM Forte technology | UPM Specialty Materials
For further information please contact:
Säde Lindvall, Director, Marketing and Communications, UPM Specialty Materials, sade.lindvall@upm.com
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