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Metrix™ Silk™ Technology

Stronger, Softer Tissue

Nalco Water has developed a revolutionary cationic strength technology for tissue paper production. This cationic strength technology enables significant tensile gains with a reduced impact of softness compared to existing market solutions. 

This holistic strength gain leads to a host of operational benefits, including reduced wet-end chemical consumption, increased flexibility in fiber selection, improved drainage and machine productivity, lowered energy and water consumption, enhanced fiber retention and the potential for new grade development. 

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Key Benefits

Improve Strength & Fiber Mix 

  • Increased dry tensile strength to meet spec targets 
  • Reduce impact on softness compared to market programs 
  • Facilitate grade development with increased strength capability 

Operate Sustainably 

  • Lower energy used through refining efficiencies 
  • Fewer greenhouse gas emissions from energy reductions 
  • Less fiber used 

Optimize Strength & Wet End Programs

  • Replace starch programs 
  • Reduce impact on softness compared to market programs 
  • Healthier wet end enabled by reduced wet strength resin in water 

Maintain Machine Uptime

  • Improved dewatering and retention 
  • Controlled charge balance 
  • Minimize issues from starch usage (dusting, etc.)