Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Winder ?

The unit found at the end of a paper machine which takes the paper web from the reel, trims the paper web, winds the paper into rolls and slits it...

What is: Winder ?

The unit found at the end of a paper machine which takes the paper web from the reel, trims the paper web, winds the paper into rolls and slits it...

What is: Whitewater ?

Milky colored water that has been used in the papermaking process.

What is: Whitewater ?

Milky colored water that has been used in the papermaking process.

What is: Whiteness ?

The whiteness of a pulp or a paper refers to its brightness.

What is: Whiteness ?

The whiteness of a pulp or a paper refers to its brightness.

What is: White Paper ?

A term used to describe writing and printing grade envelopes and papers.

What is: White Paper ?

A term used to describe writing and printing grade envelopes and papers.

What is: Wetting Agent ?

A material that lowers the surface tension of water and water solutions, thereby, maximizing their wetting power.

What is: Wetting Agent ?

A material that lowers the surface tension of water and water solutions, thereby, maximizing their wetting power.