The purpose and difference of coated paper and coated card in printing paper

August 05, 2022

Coated paper and coated paper are often used in printing, so what is the difference between coated paper and coated paper? Overall, coated paper is lighter and thinner than coated paper. Copper cardboard quality is better. In terms of use, the two are also different.

Coated paper is also called coated printing paper, and it is called pink paper in Hong Kong and other regions. It is a high-grade printing paper made of base paper coated with white paint. It is mainly used for printing the covers and illustrations of high-end books and periodicals, color pictures, various exquisite commodity advertisements, samples, commodity packaging, trademarks, etc.

The characteristic of coated paper is that the paper surface is very smooth and smooth, with high smoothness and good gloss. Because the whiteness of the paint used is more than 90%, and the particles are very fine, and it is calendered by a super calender, the smoothness of coated paper is generally 600 ~ 1000s. At the same time, the paint is evenly distributed on the paper surface and shows a pleasing white. The requirement for coated paper is that the coating is thin and uniform, without bubbles, and the amount of adhesive in the coating is appropriate to prevent the paper from powdering and fluffing during the printing process. In addition, the absorption of xylene by the coated paper is appropriate.

The following is the detailed difference between coated paper and coated card:

1. Characteristics of coated paper

1. Molding method: one molding

2. Materials: high-quality raw materials

3. Thickness: Normal

4. Paper surface: delicate

5. Dimensional stability: good

6. Strength:

a. Stiffness: average

b. Internal combination: good

7. Main purpose: picture album, packaging noodles

Second, the characteristics of copper card