In the paper industry, silicone oil emulsions are gradually emerging as crucial additives to enhance paper quality and production efficiency.
Silicone oil emulsions significantly improve the surface properties of paper. When applied to paper coatings, they effectively enhance the smoothness of the paper, making its surface more flat and delicate. This provides a better foundation for printing, improving printability and ensuring clearer patterns and more vivid colors. Meanwhile, silicone oil emulsions can enhance the water resistance of paper by forming a waterproof barrier, reducing water penetration and improving the paper’s performance in humid environments.
Beyond surface treatment, silicone oil emulsions also act within the paper’s interior. They can penetrate between fibers to improve the wet strength and flexibility of paper, meaning the paper maintains better physical properties when wet, resisting tearing and damage. During production, adding silicone oil emulsions helps optimize paper forming, reducing 断头 (breakage) and damage, thus increasing production efficiency and lowering costs.
Additionally, silicone oil emulsions have defoaming properties. In papermaking processes, especially in pulping and coating, excessive foam can form, affecting production flow and paper quality. Silicone oil emulsions quickly and effectively eliminate foam, ensuring smooth operations.
As the paper industry’s requirements for paper quality continue to rise, the application of silicone oil emulsions is expanding. Many paper manufacturers have recognized their advantages and actively adopted related technologies to enhance product competitiveness. In the future, silicone oil emulsions are set to play an even more pivotal role in driving continuous innovation and development in papermaking technology.