Ahlstrom offers a comprehensive range of papers for insulation and construction applications, delivering strength, durability, and superior performance.

Key benefits of Ahlstrom's Insu-Gard® building and construction papers:

  • No flaming time or afterglow
  • Controlled char length to 4.5 inches
  • Sizing to enhance adhesive bonding
  • Bleached, natural and colored papers available

Ahlstrom's insulation face paper range

Our papers incorporate treatments that minimize corrosion when in contact with metal surfaces like aluminum foil.

Paper Finishes

Basis Weight

Fiber

Applications

MG, MF, XKL 19-164 trulyNatural®  Insulation, Flame Resistance, Electrical

Natural MG papers 

Provide a smooth surface for lamination to foil as well as in Foil/Scrim/Kraft (FSK) building and construction applications.

XKL® papers

Extensible kraft papers provide maximum strength and stretch properties for the most demanding converting applications. Used in a variety of markets and applications, Ahlstrom’s XKL® paper is a strong, lightweight sheet capable of withstanding great impact without bursting or puncturing.

  • Basis weight range 28–80#
  • MD Stretch 6–8%
  • MD Stretch 10–12% for heavyweight applications (80#)

Foil/Scrim/Kraft (FSK) facing papers 

Used as a vapor barrier wrap for ducts and pipes. Ahlstrom offers both bleached and natural options, available in machine-finished and machine-glazed surfaces.

Machine-glazed papers

Offer an ideal smooth surface for foil lamination. With basis weights as low as 11.5# and as high as 50#, we offer the widest breadth of papers in the industry.

 

Find out more about Flame-Gard™, trulyNatural®, Mold-Shield™ technologies.

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