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Paper production
Paper manufacturing and production terms.
Industry: Manufacturing
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Paper production
Clear formation
Printing & publishing; Paper
Describes paper fibres that are uniformly dispersed within a sheet of paper -a characteristic of quality paper.
Stretch
Printing & publishing; Paper
Describes the "give" of a sheet of paper when it is subjected to tensile pressure.
Pressure-sensitive paper
Printing & publishing; Paper
Designates paper that is coated on one or both sides with adhesive. This adhesive is activated by pressure. Usually used in the manufacture of labels and tapes.
Top
Printing & publishing; Paper
Designates the felt side of a sheet of paper. The top side of a sheet is the side not against the wire during manufacture. (2) In paperboard, the top is the side that exhibits the best quality.
Stacker
Printing & publishing; Paper
Device attached to delivery conveyor to collate, compress and bundle signatures.
Guillotine
Printing & publishing; Paper
Device that is used to cut or trim stacks of paper to the desired size.
