At KCL, we offer open access piloting services specifically designed to support R&D teams in developing and validating sustainable high-barrier materials.
Accelerate your material development with KCL
Our roll-to-roll co-extrusion and lamination line enables hands-on testing of fossil-free, bio-based, and recycled polymers as functional barrier coatings. Whether you’re evaluating a new polymer formulation or comparing different material combinations, you can conduct iterative, realistic experiments to validate performance and fine-tune properties.
Target the Right Properties – Fast
From early-stage concepts to scale-up, we help you optimise:
- Barrier performance – water vapour, oxygen, grease, aroma
- Adhesion – between layers and to substrates (paper, foil, textile,..)
- Heat sealability – strength, integrity, and sealing window
Our co-extrusion and lamination pilot line allows quick parameter adjustments, multilayer testing, and compatibility screening under production-like conditions. Combined with data-rich feedback from our advanced laboratory testing, you can confidently refine your formulations and processing strategy.
Bridge R&D and Industrial Application
KCL’s integrated setup helps you close the gap between lab results and real-world performance with:
- A state-of-the-art pilot line tailored for extrusion coating and lamination
- A comprehensive lab for barrier, mechanical, thermal, and seal testing
- Expert technical staff to support your piloting runs and interpretation of results
We offer an agile environment for testing, troubleshooting, and process optimisation. Whether you’re developing compostable barriers or recyclable structures, we provide the infrastructure to iterate quickly and reduce development risk.
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Interested in piloting your material concept?
For more info, contact:
Mikko Mensonen,
Head of Coating, Printing, Finishing,
mikko.mensonen at kcl.fi,
+358 40Â 522 6005