Swastik brand Pasting gum powder is off white or pale yellow powder and is prepared from the best quality starch for corrugating industry. Swastik pasting gum is partially hydrolyzed starches that are prepared by roasting in the presence of different catalysts. The process reduces the large molecule size in to small molecule with maintained viscosity.
Advantage:
• Easier application at higher solids content of ready paste
• Desired solid level to impart strength, stiffness and burst resistance.
• Greater tack with faster drying
• It has no adverse effect on printed paper
• Longer shelf life of the powder
• Wide range of water solubility
• With best bursting strength and compress strength
Typical Analysis
| Description | Off white to pale yellow powder |
| Particle size | 80% pass through 80 mesh |
| Moisture content (% by weight) | 10% |
| Viscosity of pasting gum (in B4 cup) | 35 to 45 sec |
| PH of pasting Gum | Alkaline |
Method of preparation:
Swastik brand pasting gum is composed in such a manner that it is easiest to prepare and use. No special skills or costly machinery required. First fill the required water in drum and start stirrer and simultaneously pour Swastik Pasting Gum powder gradually to avoid lump formation. Now stir well for 30 minutes, the mixture will be uniformly viscous. The mixture is ready to use.
Note:
• It is always advantageous to prepare the pasting gum solution required for a day’s work only.
• Mixer and storage drums are to be cleaned regularly to get a better quality of pasting gum solution.
