custom kote

Custom Kote is a Solid Unbleached sulphate Board with a kraft back

  • Excellent stiffness and bursting strength at low calipers
  • Tear and puncture resistant
  • Coated surface for good print reproduction
  • High strength and versatility allowing for many packaging applications
  • Cost effective solution allowing for the use of lower weights whilst maintaining the characteristics of higher weights
  • PEFC certified
  • Bendtsen smoothness reading
  • Suitable for direct food contact
  • Fully recyclable and biodegradable
  • Gardner gloss reading
  • Complies with EN17 (Part 3) Toy Safety Regulations

Applications

  • backing board
  • calendars
  • folding boxes
  • packaging
  • packaging - protective
  • point of purchase/sale
  • poster cases
  • tags/labels - food
  • tags/labels - luggage
  • tickets
  • wallets and folders

Available In

  • custom kote bpop 356 microns
  • custom kote bpop 406 microns
  • custom kote bpop 457 microns
  • custom kote bpop 508 microns
  • custom kote bpop 559 microns
  • custom kote bpop 610 microns
  • custom kote bpop 660 microns
  • custom kote bpop 711 microns

Environmental Information

Fibre source
Virgin wood fibre from USA, approximately 19% of the total fibre content is recovered.
Bleaching
Pulp used in the production of this material is not bleached
Disposal
This material can be disposed of by recycling and incineration for energy recovery

Additional Information

Technical Information

Substance g/m2 (approx)290330360390415450485520
Caliper µm (approx)356406457508559610660711
Brightness (ISO) D65 TS7777777777777777
Whiteness CIE D65 TS7171717171717171
Gloss (Gardner) 75° TS5050505050505050
Smoothness (Bendtsen) ml/min TS200200200200200200200200
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° MD98184230320363420525645
Rigidity (Taber Stiffness Units) 15° CD4888120148193250313358

Technical Capability

Printing process
Litho, flexo and gravure on coated side. The reverse of the sheet may be litho printed with simple graphics only.
Screen ruling
Coated side: up to 150
Printing inks
For litho - a low tack series ink preferably vegetable based is recommended. Consult with your ink supplier.
Embossing
Yes
Varnishing
Coated side: Machine or UV, however some UV varnishes can absorb into the coated surface of the board when they become heated. Consult with your varnish supplier to ensure correct varnish for this material.
Emulsion sealing
Yes
Hot foil blocking
Yes
Film laminating
Yes, extruded or laminated products work well, however a trial is strongly recommended right through to end use to ensure good performance before commencing with the main production run.
Food contact
Yes - dry, moist and fatty foodstuffs
Toy safety
Yes, complies with EN71 Part 3 Toy Safety Regulations

Purchasing Policy

The Robert Horne Group is committed to the responsible purchasing of paper products. This commitment will be realised through a stepwise approach to responsible purchasing that utilises the best available techniques and information. Robert Horne requires its suppliers to abide by all local, state and national laws and international conventions. For further information and full Responsible Paper Purchasing Policy, visit:http://www.roberthorne.co.uk/environment

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