Paper release liners find diverse applications across various industries due to their unique properties and versatility. Understanding which types of paper are best suited for specific release liner applications involves considering factors such as release characteristics, durability, and compatibility with adhesives.
Fox River Associates has been serving the paper release liner market for more than 35 years. Our product offering includes a full line of paper release liners, compatible with a variety of adhesives, suitable for use in all industry market applications.
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Paper Substrate Types for Release Liner Applications
Silicone-coated release papers are versatile and used across various industries where precise release properties are required. They are commonly used in pressure-sensitive adhesive products, composites manufacturing, and medical applications. Silicone coatings provide different release levels (easy, medium, tight) depending on the application requirements. They offer excellent smoothness, heat resistance, and resistance to chemicals and oils.
There are several paper substrates used in manufacturing silicone coated release papers:
- Glassine Paper Release Liner: Glassine paper is often used in pressure-sensitive adhesive products where a smooth, non-porous surface is required for excellent release properties. It is suitable for labels, tapes, and other applications requiring a tight release. Glassine paper offers good resistance to moisture and oil, making it ideal for applications where durability and moisture resistance are important.
- Super Calendared Kraft Paper (SCK): SCK paper is commonly used in graphic arts to produce vinyl graphics and decals. It provides a smooth surface that ensures high-quality printing and clean release of adhesive-backed graphics. SCK paper is known for its dimensional stability and excellent printing surface, making it suitable for applications requiring precise graphics and vibrant colors.
- Clay-Coated Kraft Paper: Clay-coated kraft paper is used in medical applications for manufacturing sterile wound dressings and surgical tapes. It provides a clean, non-linting surface that facilitates sterile release. Clay-coated Kraft Paper offers high strength and dimensional stability, along with good moisture resistance and compatibility with sterilization processes.
- Polyethylene (PE) Coated Paper: PE coated paper is used in tape, industrial, medical, graphic arts, and label applications where easy removal of adhesives without residue is valued. PE coated paper offers moisture resistance, clean adhesive removal, versatility, and strong barrier properties.
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Choosing the Right Paper Release Liner for Your Application
Release liners are not a commodity product that is bought off the shelf. Release liner selection must be made carefully, considering many technical properties of the release liner, the end application, the manufacturing conditions, the processing conditions, and the storage conditions.
There are several considerations when choosing the right paper release liner, including:
- Release Properties: Determine the required release force (easy, medium, tight) based on your application's adhesive characteristics and processing requirements.
- Surface Smoothness: Smooth papers are essential for applications demanding high print quality and precise graphics.
- Durability and Environmental Conditions: Choose papers that can withstand environmental factors such as moisture, heat, and sterilization processes, depending on the application.
Paper-based release liners offer a wide range of applications across industries, each requiring specific paper types tailored to their unique needs. Understanding the properties and characteristics of different release liner papers helps in selecting the most suitable option for optimal performance and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
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Fox River Associates is Ready to Work with You
Whether you need a paper release liner for a composite fabric prepreg application with hot melt epoxy resin, or a wound care product with removable adhesive, Fox River Associates has the paper release liner selection to serve your needs.
Our product and service spectrum includes:
Paper Substrates
- Glassine
- Super Calendared Kraft (SCK)
- Poly Coated Kraft (PCK)
- Clay Coated Kraft (CCK)
- Machine Glazed Kraft (MGK)
- Moisture Stable and Specialty Base Papers
Coatings
- Solvent, Solventless
- S1S, S2S (Equal and Differential)
Enhancements
- Natural and Bleached Papers
- Printing – Backprinting; Under silicone printing
Service Programs
- Regional US Stocking Locations
- Custom Slit Widths
- Small Minimum Order Quantities
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Unmatched Product and Service Programs
As a full line supplier of release liners, Fox River Associates provides a diverse range of release liners ready to be tailored to meet the specific application requirements of the markets we serve. Our extensive portfolio of film and paper release liners finds application across a spectrum of industries including industrial, tape, medical, composite, label, and graphic arts, as well as building and construction. Within our filmic release liner offerings, we offer a comprehensive selection including PET, PP, LDPE, HDPE, BOPP, Silicone Coated and Non-Silicone Coated Embossed Film, and Specialty Coextruded films. Additionally, our paper release liner range encompasses Glassine, SCK, PCK, CCK, and Specialty Paper substrates.
Fox River Associates' release liners can be equipped with silicone coatings on one side, two sides, two sides with differential release coatings, and certain substrates are available with specialty coatings or without any coatings at all. This versatility ensures that our release liners can be tailored to precisely match the demands of your unique applications.
Our initiative-taking approach ensures swift delivery of the required products. By upholding our pledge to stock inventory, we empower the growth of our customers and partners. With Fox River Associates, customers are unburdened by hefty minimum order quantities or protracted lead times. Our service encompasses the supply of release liners in rolls tailored to the precise width and length specifications – ensuring the appropriate fit for your requirements.
At Fox River Associates, we operate service centers and warehouses throughout the United States, conveniently situated near high traffic locations for swift assistance. Recognizing that efficient inventory management is integral to your business prosperity and profit generation, we ensure streamlined operations. Our strategically positioned service and warehouse hubs across the US guarantee prompt and efficient delivery of release liners to your facility.
Call us at Fox River Associates today at 1-800-647-6579 or use the form on this page to learn how our inventory management and nationwide service centers can facilitate growth in your business. We’re ready to work with you.
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