In cases where glass sheets, solar panels, mirrors, and glass used for architecture purposes are being transported over long distances, the importance of the interleaving paper used between the surfaces will be of greater significance than most people would think.
It is made in order to protect the glass from any scratches, wear and tear, stains or any other type of damage that could come to its surface. But what if the paper contained hazardous substances such as heavy metals, chlorine, and even cadmium?
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Why Restricted Substances in Paper Matter
Paper is generally thought of as a straightforward and harmless material. But depending on the materials used, the recycled fibres, the chemicals, the dyes, the coating process, etc., contaminants may find their way into the paper.
Metallic and other chemicals like cadmium or chlorine may become problematic when paper is involved in critical industrial processes. Even if the paper does not become part of the glass in any way, it may cause problems related to contamination, residue, odor, moisture interaction, or other contaminating substances when it comes to its storage and transport.
For UK-based glass companies, it is important to check suppliers not only for GSM, reel size, price, and availability.
The question to ask is not:
“Will the paper protect the glass?”
It must be:
“Will the paper protect the glass as per the expected quality and material specifications?”
Where Can the Problem Begin?
Restricted substances could be linked to the following aspects of the production of paper, among others:
- The selection and quality of fibres
- The use of recycled materials
- Chemicals used
- Dyes and pigments
- The processing of chemicals
- The contamination of input materials
- Insufficient quality control measures
This explains why the manufacturers buying the glass interleaving paper should collaborate with suppliers that know how to technically protect the glass.
The Solution: Quality-Controlled Glass Interleaving Paper
The company Shittla Paper Global emphasizes designing papers according to the real needs of industrial buyers.
Our Semi Virgin Glass Interleaving Papers have been produced while maintaining quality control measures and are available in customized forms based on the particular needs of applications and machines.
In very recent times, we have launched Glass Interleaving Paper that is especially made to cater to those applications that need protection of their surface.
This paper is useful in avoiding:
- Cuts and scratches
- Damage caused by abrasion
- Marks from moisture
- Damage caused during transit
- Contact between glass surfaces
This paper applies to solar panels, float glass, mirrors, laminated glass, and architectural glass.
Why Material Control Should Be a Procurement Priority
Procurement departments in the UK should not simply base the decision on which paper supplier they choose on comparative quotations.
When sourcing paper, a sensible sourcing method must include the evaluation of its raw materials, the control processes involved in making the paper, the paper’s consistency, its surface properties, its moisture content and compatibility with the end use in glass.
Shittla Paper Global, in its capacity as a leading paper producer, makes sure that the needs of both the technical and procurement teams are met by providing them with the right paper grades.
The Glass Interleaving Paper we produce has a pH content between 5 to 5.5; has smooth surface finish; and is available from 46 GSM onwards.
It can be offered in reels and sheets as per customer requirement and is suited to machine deckles of up to 265 cm. Moisture-controlled grades are also available for export oriented customers.
Supporting UK Glass Supply Chains
The UK has a developed ecosystem of glass and glazing industry with demands in architectural glass, mirrors, processed glass, solar glass, and specialized industrial goods.
As far as companies seeking glass interleaving paper from India are concerned, their supply is equally critical.
Given its well-established presence in the UK market, Shittla Paper Global collaborates with the technical and procurement departments to select the appropriate quality of paper, maintaining consistency in quality along with the uninterrupted flow of supply to certified vendors from India and elsewhere.
This allows customers to focus on performance-based buying rather than purely price-based.
A Smarter Approach to Restricted Substance Risk
The optimal course of action would be not to wait until there is a problem with quality. Steps that the manufacturers and distributors can take to minimize any material risks include the following:
Choose the correct fibre: Choose proper raw materials depending on your needs.
Control the manufacturing process: Process control is an important element in order to get consistent grades of paper.
Set specifications: Talk about GSM, pH, moisture, surface characteristics, roll/sheet size, and application before manufacturing starts.
Cooperate with competent suppliers: A supplier should know the difference between regular wrapping paper and interleaving paper designed for glass.
Provide consistent supply: It is as important for UK and global importers as the specification of the material itself.
Choosing the Right Partner for Glass Protection
The well-established and world-famous glass manufacturing and building materials manufacturing industries include Saint-Gobain and Guardian Glass. Despite the fact that each buyer may have its own technical requirements, the message is quite obvious: the protective material should be viewed as a part of the quality chain. For the UK buyer, working together with an experienced Indian paper manufacturer becomes quite an effective option.
Shittla Paper Global’s Semi Virgin Glass Interleaving Paper has been specially created to meet these requirements: it will allow businesses to preserve their glass surface in good condition by using the specified paper.
Protect the Glass. Control the Material. Strengthen the Supply Chain.
The restricted substances in paper may not always be visible, but their implications in relation to the quality of the industry and compliance should be considered.
For glass companies, solar panel makers, processors, exporters, and procurement teams based in the UK, choosing an appropriate supplier of interleaving paper that is technically sound and focused on quality is one move towards minimizing risk in terms of materials.
By offering Glass Interleaving Paper that is customizable, non-abrasive, pH controlled, moisture controlled, available in rolls and sheets, Shittla Paper Global hopes to offer a reliable paper product for glass protection needs.
Do you need Glass Interleaving Paper for your UK or worldwide glass business? Get in touch with Shittla Paper Global to talk about your GSM needs, sizes, moisture control and more.
