Blotchiness: what is in stake?

Marbling. Blotchiness. Leopard skin. Stains. Valleys. Spotted areas. Strewing.

There are surely as many ways to refer to this issue as there are causes of the defect. And don't be tempted to believe this is merely a visual defect: it often conceals irregularities in the abrasives that can compromise sanding, especially during finishing operations.

A joint talk on blotchiness with the main suppliers of raw materials (paper & composites, resin, grits, maker, process) all in the same room - definitely a first in the industry. Not to be missed.

Monday May 17 | 9:20 CEST| 4:30 CEST [Joint talk with all the partners & Francis Poirot, Head of Product Development and Technical Customers Support  ]

#360° | #paper | #resins | #grits | #maker | #process

How to select the right smoothness?

Say fine grit and you immediately think smoothness when it comes to paper. Yes, smoothness is definitely a lever. And yes, you have to be careful how you select it, at the risk of deteriorating other important parameters.

In this session, we'll be explaining: why choose a smoothness adapted to your need, how to identify the level of smoothness according to grit size and what other levers can Ahlstrom offer to achieve the best compromises?

Tuesday May 18 | 9:45 CEST | 5:00 CEST [Francis Poirot, Head of Product Development and Technical Customers Support  ]

#rightsurface | #bekk

Blotchiness: tips & solutions with papers and composites

Discover the creative and innovative alternatives that the Ahlstrom range offers: mass-dyed colours, coloured surfacing, black antistatic coating, other coatings, sheet formation.

Wednesday May 19 | 9:20 CEST | 4:15 CEST [Francis Poirot, Head of Product Development and Technical Customers Support  ]

#colour | #surfacing | #barrier | #Butterlycollection | #BlackB | #Smooth

TEX-STYLE™, a sustainable alternative to cloth for fine grits [and much more]

A material that combines advantages of paper and cloth: impossible? Not any more, thanks to TEX-STYLE™.

With a perfect surface suitable from calibration to finish, this 100% fiber, formaldehyde-free solution will positively impact your LCA compared to a cloth backing, and in more ways than one.

A new WET version for wet applications is also paving the way to new applications.

Thursday May 20 | 10:15 CEST | 5:15 CEST [Francis Poirot, Head of Product Development and Technical Customers Support  ]

#perfectsurface |#supplychain |#LCA |#panel |#metal

Upgrade quality and go more sustainable with the new latex saturated paper generation, 2-SAVE

Latex-saturated papers can now combine sustainability with productivity thanks to the 2-SAVE adding, not forgetting improved final product performance.

A new wet strength technology that can increase waterproofing on the back and opens the door to the testing of a new generation of binders requiring lower temperature curing for an equivalent degree of waterproofing.

Thursday May 20 | 10:15 CEST | 5:15 CEST [Francis Poirot, Head of Product Development and Technical Customers Support  ]

#wetstrengthresistance | #lessenergy | #morequality | #sustainable

Saturating papers: impregnation process optimization and alternatives to be lean and address ongoing legislation changes

Saturating papers are designed to be impregnated according to demanding manufacturing processes. It's not always easy to find the right compromise between speed and absorption when aiming for a waterproof paper.

Learn more about the different levers that exist to enable you to optimize your impregnation and surfacing processes before going into the maker.

Also discover "ready-made" solutions to simplify your technical process and logistics to deal more effectively with the challenges relating to emissions and environmental requirements.

Tuesday May 25 | 10:00 CEST | 4:45 CEST [Cyrille Nau, Technical Customer Support Engineer | Francis Poirot, Head of Product Development and Technical Customers Support ]

saturation | #speed | #permeability | #efficiency

From application to paper backing: getting the flexibility/stiffness level right

The versatility of latex papers is often underestimated. Although generally used for wet applications, these backings also offer advantages in dry environments, adding value to the finished products thanks to their multiple properties.

Let us explain with an emblematic product in the Ahlstrom range and two new ones that promise to become go-to solutions.

Thursday 27 | 09:45 CEST | 4:45 CEST [Francis Poirot, Head of Product Development and Technical Customers Support ]

stiffness | #flexibility | #waterproof

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