Discover our differents lectures by Ahlstrom's team for DediCOATED 3.0

Season 1 was punctuated by :

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 ]

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 ]

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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Season 2 was punctuated by

Sustain-ACTIVITY 360

Discover a holistic approach to sustainability throughout the abrasives supply chain, which
challenges key suppliers on their sustainability pillars – environmental, economic and social – to pinpoint how these pillars can form the backbone of the ecosystem and support your green transition.

AHLSTROM WILL PRESENT:

The practical measures we have implemente at our Arches site, to reduce our carbon
footprint and manage our water consumption.
Our involvement with SEAM.
More sustainable products, e.g., organically sourced paper, recycled paper, 2-Save, TEX-STYLE™, etc.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP)

Meet the experts to get a high-level introduction and understanding of LCA and CFP, and raise your awareness of the latest buzzwords relating to the green transition.
This is also an opportunity to find out about an ongoing case study on abrasive paper backing, including the methodology we are following and the different challenges we need
to resolve.

AHLSTROM WILL PRESENT:

The product: TEX-STYLE™.

5 key points to understand about PAPERS to boost performance and make a difference

Boost your performance and make a difference through a better understanding of the subtleties of abrasives production. Our experts answer 5 key questions to give you an insight into procurement, product selection and technical factors.

The 5 questions :

What is unique about the abrasive paper production process?
How do you convert €/kg into €/m² and what can we learn from this conversion?
What happens if we reduce grammage by 15%?
What are latex papers for?
How does the latex porosity influence the remoistening of paper backing?

Paper Workshop P.L.A.Y

Get ready to explore the unique characteristics of abrasive paper backings, uncover correlations and unique features, and ask specific questions - all in an edutainment mode that will keep you engaged and entertained. The P.L.A.Y. workshop is not your average learning experience - it’s a Paper, Learning, Abrasive, YEE-HAW! adventure that you won’t want to miss. With active participation and hands-on learning, you’ll leave with a new-found understanding of abrasive paper backings that will empower you in your professional life.

Ahlstrom will present :

Instructive games and fun activities so you can learn in a relaxed atmosphere.