Introduction and Advantages of Ligh Weight Coated Paper

Light weight coated paper, also known as light coated paper, low-weight coated paper, or LWC paper, is a new type of processing and printing paper. It has the advantages of high quality (the color printing effect can be comparable to that of coated paper), low cost (containing cheap mechanical wood pulp), high added value (selling price is higher than general printing paper but much cheaper than coated paper), and suitability for fast transfer printing. It is mainly used for printing periodicals, advertisements, product catalogs, etc. This paper generally weighs 55-70 grams per square meter (the base paper weight is 35-50 grams per square meter, and the single-sided coating amount is 8-10 grams per square meter).

Materials of Light Weight Coated Paper

The raw materials for light weight coated paper mainly consist of alkali peroxide mechanical pulp (APMP) or other mechanical pulp mixed with some bleached sulfate needlewood pulp. It is made on a long wire paper machine, with the base paper produced on the machine. After off-machine secondary coating and super calendering, it is formed. The coatings used include calcium carbonate, clay, and adhesives (CMC, latex, etc.).

Characteristics of Light Weight Coated Paper

Quality Is Relatively Good

The performance of light weight coated paper is between that of coated paper and offset paper. Its color printing effect is similar to that of coated paper, and the paper's opacity, smoothness, gloss, and printability are all very good.

Low Cost

Because light weight coated paper contains relatively cheap mechanical wood pulp (compared to bleached chemical wood pulp) in its production, it reduces the raw material costs by approximately 30%. Lower costs can greatly increase efficiency.

High Added Value

As light weight coated paper is a processed paper with a selling price higher than that of general offset printing paper and a printing quality comparable to that of coated paper, it is considered a high-value-added paper. However, this type of paper has lower durability, so printed products cannot be kept for long and are more suitable for printing items that do not need long-term preservation.

Wide Range of Uses

Light weight coated paper is mainly used for printing magazines, product catalogs, advertisements, trademarks, newspaper inserts, and other materials. It is suitable for high-speed sheet-fed printing or high-speed rotary printing.

In conclusion, light weight coated paper, with its excellent printing effect, low cost, and wide applicability, has become a popular choice in the modern printing industry. Whether for periodicals, advertising brochures, or product catalogs, light weight coated paper can provide a color printing effect comparable to coated paper, while its cost advantage makes it significant for cost control and efficiency improvement. If you are looking for an efficient, economical, and high-quality printing paper, Golden Paper Group's light weight coated paper is undoubtedly an ideal choice.