With so many different substrates and coating combinations,
often representing the important value-added feature of a converted
paper, film or metal product, it is vital that the right coat
weight measurement sensor is selected. The range of coating
types is immense but key materials include:
- Clay
- Latex
- Acrylic
- Adhesives
- NCR
- Pigments
- PVDC Barriers
- Surface Preparations
- Lacquers
These coating processes require that the system measures the
coat weight accurately and independently of substrate
characteristics. NDC Infrared Engineering has a whole range of
sensors dedicated to coating measurements. NDC's Near Infrared
(NIR) Measurement Platforms offer solutions for Paper, Plastic
and Metallic or Metalized Films Substrates, and can measure
coatings ranging in thickness from microns to millimeters.
Alternatively, NDC also offers X-Ray and nucleonic measurement
systems.
Coupled to a full suite of available product control
strategies, NDC systems for the converting industry are used to
optimize process to achieve:
- Flat coating profile
- Optimized coatweight
- Improved materials usage and process efficiency