Date of Award
6-1995
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Chemical and Paper Engineering
Department
Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Imaging
First Advisor
Dr. Raymond L. Janes
Second Advisor
Dr. Brian Scheller
Third Advisor
Dr. Dennis Darling
Fourth Advisor
Tom Spotts
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The print quality of 24 different coating formulations was studied when printing with both water- and solvent-based rotogravure ink. Coating was done on a Cylindrical Laboratory Coater (CLC). The coated paper samples were supercalendered to achieve a smooth surface which is necessary when printing with rotogravure. The supercalendered coated paper samples where tested for optical and surface properties and also printed with water-based and solvent-based ink on a Moser Gravure Proof Press. The print quality of the printed samples was quantified by image analysis. The results showed that fine ground calcium carbonate gave the lowest percent bridging between ink dots, the highest brightness and opacity followed by calcined clay. Using styrene-butadiene latex as a binder gave increased percent bridging and increased the contact angle. Acetate latex as a binder reduced percent bridging. Calcium Stearate slightly reduced the optical and surface properties for coatings and raised the contact angle of the supercalendered coatings.
Recommended Citation
Gnad, Tanja M., "The Interaction of Coated Paper Surfaces and Water- and Solvent-Based Rotogravure Printing Inks" (1995). Masters Theses. 4917.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4917