This overview of paper coating covers fundamentals and practical applications. The authors present information on basestocks, coating formulation and applications, the principles and operation of various types of coating machines, drying, process control, web handling, calendering, and more.

From the Preface: “...[T]oday's coating technology [is] documented in this first edition of The Coating Processes. The publication is divided into chapters which emphasize the process of making coated paper, the preparation, application, and drying of coating, and the treatment of the dried coated surface...”

Target Audience: Process control, quality, and manufacturing engineers; developers of coatings and coated products; also for academic, industrial, or public libraries.

Table of Contents:

Basestock

Typical Coating Components

Preparation of Starch for Pigmented Coatings

The Preparation of Soy Polymer, Isolated Soy Protein, and Casein Coatings

Mixing and Dispersion in Coating Operations

Continuous Coating Make-Down System

Screening of Paper Coatings and Their Ingredients

Pumps and Circulation Systems

Flow and Material Measurement in the Coating Process

Raw Material Quality Control

Blade Coaters

Rod Coaters

Air Knife Coaters

Transfer Roll Coaters, A History

Cast Coated Papers

Surface Sizing and Precoating of Basestock

Coated Board

Drying

Process Control

Web Handling and Off-Machine Coater Drives

Brush Polishing of Mineral Coated Surfaces

Steel-to-Steel Calendering

Soft-Nip Calendering of Coated Paper and Paperboard

Supercalender

Statistical Process Control for the Coater Paper Process

Index