Ahlstrom has announced the launch of Acti-VTM, a new generation of release papers for silicone coating, at LabelExpo Europe 2011. Once coated with silicone, release papers act as carriers of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) labels and must ensure trouble-free label printing, cutting and application at very high speed to a wide range of products. Ahlstrom has developed Acti-VTM, a new patented release paper technology that will enable silicone coaters and PSA materials producers to increase significantly their manufacturing speed and capacity, to save catalyst and energy costs, and simultaneously improves the product reliability.

This innovative technology transforms an inert carrier paper into an active player in the silicone curing and anchorage process. With Ahlstrom Acti-VTM release papers, silicone curing happens faster and requires less catalyst (platinum) and energy. At the same time silicone anchorage is stronger and more durable, even in challenging environmental conditions.