Water-based barrier coatings seal the substrate surface and protect the packaging from external and internal influences. The packaging remains attractive and can fulfil its functionality without restrictions. Depending on the product, our barrier coatings offer adequate protection against fat, water, water vapor, dairy products, alcohol, oil or alkali for the lifetime of the packaging. Due to their versatility, they are used for a wide range of applications. Barrier coatings are available for packaging converters and printers or the paper industry.
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Barrier coatings are highly specialized systems. Mostly, the barrier effect depends on the filling material, the substrate used and the application weight. In order to be able to make the right recommendation, information on the printing process, substrate, finishing and final packaging is necessary. Since the entire production process is decisive, ACTEGA does not only carry out standardized test methods in advance, but also those tests that are tailored to the individual customer. Overall, ACTEGA relies on a close cooperation with customers and partners. The aim is to jointly and continuously optimize and further develop the technology of barrier coatings for packaging.
Water-based barrier coatings that work
BARRIER EFFECTSDepending on the product, barrier coatings from ACTEGA build up an adequate barrier effect against:
Water
Water vapor
Oil
Fat (vegetable fat, synthetic fat, animal fat)
Alcohol
Alkaline and acidic liquids
Dairy products
Coatings are available both for the interior and exterior use.
A SELECTION OF END USES
Fast food packaging, packaging for frozen food, microwave and oven packaging
Menu trays, fruit and vegetable trays
Ice cream cups & cones
Drinking cups for hot and cold drinks
Chocolate wrappers
Bakery products
Prepared meals/salads/sandwiches
Pet food
Detergents
Paper plates
COATING PROPERTIESDepending on the product, our barrier coatings show further valuable characteristics:
Visual appearance (glossy, neutral, satin, matt)
Heat sealability
Release properties
High wet block resistance
High scuff resistance
Heat resistance
Recyclability
Food law compliance according to region
PROCESSING There are barrier coatings available for various processes. This includes:
Sheet-fed offset
Flexo printing
Gravure printing
Range of coaters (roller, spray, curtain, slot die, rod, blade, air knife, knife over roll coater)
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