What kinds and grades are commonly used for copperplate base paper?

There are various types of copper-plate base paper commonly used, and these base papers are different in quality and characteristics to meet different application needs. The following is some overview of the kinds and grades of copperplate base paper commonly used in self-adhesive coated paper:

Kinds

1.Ordinary coated paper: This is the most common kind of copperplate base paper, the surface is coated with a layer of white paint, after super calender treatment, the surface is smooth, high whiteness, suitable for printing high-quality color images and text.

2.Matte coated paper: also known as matte coated paper or matte paper, its surface gloss is low, showing a matte effect, suitable for printing products that need a low profile and soft texture, such as advanced albums, brochures, etc.

3.Cloth coated paper: The surface has a cloth texture, which increases the texture and beauty of the paper, and is suitable for printing product packaging or art reproduction requiring special visual effects.

4.Single-sided coated paper and double-sided coated paper: according to the different coating methods, coated paper can be divided into single-sided and double-sided two kinds. Single-sided coated paper is coated on only one side, while double-sided coated paper is coated on both sides, which is suitable for products requiring double-sided printing.

Grades

Copperplate base paper can be divided into A, B and C grades according to quality, and different grades of base paper differ in the following aspects:

1.Paper: Grade A paper has the highest quality, and the paper is uniform and delicate; B-grade paper followed; Grade C paper quality is relatively low.

2.Thickness and weight: Generally speaking, the thickness and weight of grade A paper are larger, and the grade B and C paper are decreasing in turn. The specific weight range may include 70g/m², 80g/m², 105g/m², 128g/m², 157g/m², 180g/m², 200g/m², 230g/m², 250g/m² and other specifications.

3.Smoothness and gloss: Grade A paper surface smoothness is high, gloss is good; Grade B and C paper are relatively poor.

4.Strength and durability: Grade A paper performs better in terms of mechanical strength and durability, suitable for long-term storage and frequent use; Grade B and C paper is suitable for some occasions where the quality requirements are not too high.

It should be noted that the specific choice of self-adhesive coated paper needs to be determined according to actual needs, including printing content, use scenarios, cost budgets and other factors. At the same time, different manufacturers and brands of self-adhesive coated paper may also have differences in raw materials, process and performance, so it is necessary to carefully compare and choose when purchasing.