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SUPERCALENDERING [1 record]

Record 1 2012-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

An auxiliary calendering process which takes place off the paper machine and after the paper has been wound, giving an even higher finish than by straight calendering. The supercalender rolls, stacked vertically, consist of alternating rolls of steel and cotton or of steel and paper. Supercalendering is used for coated as well as uncoated papers.

OBS

supercalendering: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Opération effectuée hors de la machine à papier et destinée à obtenir un papier satiné.

OBS

papier satiné: Papier qui a été soumis à un calandrage poussé dans une supercalandre en vue de lui donner une surface plus unie et plus brillante que celle du papier apprêté.

OBS

satinage : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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