Arcfibre CB 440 High-Slip-Control Stacking Coating
A water-based postprint coating set to a narrower and higher friction window than CB 410, for heavy cases, tall pallet stacks and export loads where slide between layers is the failure mode. Its higher film build also raises scuff resistance on the printed face.
Grade Arcfibre CB 440 | Range Paper, Board and Corrugated Coatings | Technology Water-based acrylic dispersion with friction-control additives, higher film build
Technical Data Sheet
Arcfibre CB 440
Issue 2026.09
1. Product description
A postprint coating set for a narrower and higher friction window than CB 410, for heavy cases, tall pallet stacks and export loads where slide between layers is the failure mode. It carries a higher film build, which also raises scuff resistance on the printed face. Friction is a property of the pair of surfaces in contact, not of the coating alone, so the value is confirmed board face against board back to TAPPI T815 on the actual case construction and at the actual stack height.
2. Features
- Narrower, higher coefficient of friction window than CB 410
- For heavy cases, tall pallet stacks and export loads
- Higher film build with increased scuff resistance
- Friction confirmed on the actual case construction and stack height
3. Recommended uses
Stacking coating for heavy-duty single, double and triple wall corrugated cases with kraft and test liner facings, palletised for distribution or export.
Substrates. Heavy-duty single, double and triple wall corrugated board, kraft and test liner facings
4. Typical properties
| Property | Typical value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Water-based acrylic dispersion with friction-control additives, higher film build | Formulation |
| Appearance | Milky liquid drying to a clear low-sheen film | Visual assessment, supplier protocol |
| Carrier | Water | By formulation |
| Non-volatile content | 32 to 42 per cent by weight | ISO 3251 |
| Flow time, 4 mm flow cup at 20 degrees C | 30 to 45 seconds | ISO 2431 |
| pH at 20 degrees C | 8.0 to 9.0 | ISO 976 |
| Coefficient of friction, coating against coating | Static 0.50 to 0.60, kinetic 0.45 to 0.55 | ASTM D1894 |
| Coefficient of static friction, board face against board back | 0.55 to 0.65 on the actual case construction and stack height | TAPPI T815, inclined plane |
| Dry rub resistance, Sutherland, 2 lb weight | 200 to 400 cycles without visible transfer | ASTM D5264 |
Typical values, not a specification. Values for each batch are given on its Certificate of Analysis.
5. Application
| Parameter | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Application method | Flexo postprint on a corrugated case press at higher anilox volume and low impression pressure |
| Surface preparation | Finished board, dry and flat; friction is a property of the pair of surfaces in contact, so the board face and back are both part of the specification |
| Dilution | Supplied ready for use; adjust viscosity with 0 to 3 per cent water by weight and recheck friction after any change |
| Applied dry coat weight | 2.5 to 5 g per square metre, by grammage difference to ISO 536 |
| Drying | Hot air on the case press, sized for the higher film build; cases dry before stacking |
| Next step | Die cutting, folding and gluing; confirm friction board face against board back to TAPPI T815 at the actual stack height before release |
| Handling and safety | Refer to the Safety Data Sheet, issued by Arctic on request. |
Process. Flexo postprint on a corrugated case press, higher anilox volume, low impression pressure, hot air drying
6. Storage and handling
Store in the original closed container at 5 to 30 degrees C, protected from frost and direct heat, and stir gently before use. Shelf life is stated on the label and Certificate of Analysis. Handle and use the product in line with its Safety Data Sheet.
7. Safety and regulatory information
Read the Safety Data Sheet before use. Safety Data Sheets and regulatory declarations are issued by our technical centre against the product and batch supplied, so they are sent on request rather than published. Request a Safety Data Sheet or declaration.
This Technical Data Sheet is published for on-screen reference. The information is given in good faith from laboratory and application experience and describes typical values; it is not a specification and does not replace a trial on your own substrate and line. Arctic Materials may revise this sheet without notice. Issue 2026.09.
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