SofTak®
Benefits and Uses
Softak® is an easy-to-apply water-based, functional coating that increases the angle of skid of paper to 30-45 degrees. By preventing slippage, it enhances the transport efficiency of palletized loads, boxes and furniture.
- Easy to apply with conventional corrugated coaters or offline
- Gluable with a wide range of hot-melt or cold-set adhesives
- Print receptive
- Repulpable in both acid and alkaline systems
- Film-forming
- High coefficient of friction
- Alternative to spray applications
- Suede-like feel after drying
Softak® is typically used for:
- Slip or tier sheets to prevent slipping of palletized loads, boxes and furniture
- Coated paper used as temporary flooring where skid resistance is critical
- Protective floor mats for highly-polished surfaces during moving phase
- Jewelry and perfume packaging
