Kallima Direct Print
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Description

Kallima® Direct Print is a fully bleached linerboard with a single-coated topside. Kallima® Direct Print’s low bulk-to-weight ratio provides a higher caliper of linerboard for the equivalent basis weight covering flutelines and reducing washboarding. Kallima® Direct Print’s superior smoothness ensures superior printability. Its exceptionally smooth surface reduces dot-gain, permits the use of higher ink densities and eliminates mottling. Finally, Kallima® Direct Print’s higher brightness provides a greater visual impact and more accurate color reproduction.

End Use

The smooth print surface of Kallima® Direct Print is ideally suited for process and line work on presses with limited drying capacity. Kallima® Direct Print is recommended for high-quality direct printing on flexo and is ideal for point-of-purchase displays and high-quality corrugated cartons.

Target Properties
Property Target
Basis weight (lb./MSF) 33 41
Caliper (pt.) 8.1 10.0
Brightness – GE (%) 88 88
Moisture content (%) 7.0 7.7
Smoothness (Sheffield units) 50 50
Mullen (psi) 75 90
Shade (b value) 1.6 1.6
Slide angle (degrees) 30 30
Ring crush CD (lb./6") 55 80

Note: A variation of +/- 5% in basis weight or caliper is considered acceptable by industry standards.

Features & Benefits

Feature Benefit
Low bulk-to-weight ratio – Higher caliper for equivalent basis weight
– Cover up flutelines & reduce washboarding
Superior smoothness – Reduced dot-gain, higher ink densities
– Eliminate mottling
Higher brightness – Greater visual impact
Neutral – Accurate color reproduction