For years, many Indian duplex and coated board mills relied on imported coating clay. It worked, but it came with long lead times, currency swings and stock planned months ahead. Kaolite-90 was developed to give those mills a dependable Indian alternative.
What mills want from a coating clay
- A bright, even top coat on board.
- Good smoothness and print gloss after calendering.
- Stable rheology in the coating kitchen.
- Low grit, so blades and rods last.
- The same performance every lot.
How Kaolite-90 compares
Mills using Kaolite-90 in place of imported Kaofine-90 report comparable coat appearance and print quality on duplex board, with the practical advantages of local supply. We do not publish full specifications on the website, but we share detailed data with mills during trials.
The practical benefits
- Lower landed cost – no ocean freight, port charges or currency risk.
- Shorter lead time – orders in days, not months.
- Less inventory tied up – order closer to need.
- Local support – a supplier who can visit the mill.
Where it fits
- Top coat on duplex board for cartons.
- Packaging board where print quality sells the product.
- Blends with KCC Fines where an even brighter coat is needed.
Running a trial
- Replace the imported clay in one coating batch first.
- Keep binder (Pidicryl acrylic binder) and dispersant the same.
- Check coat weight, brightness, smoothness and print on the same press.
- Move to a full changeover only after a few clean reel sets.
FAQ
Is Kaolite-90 the same as Kaofine-90?
No, it is a different product. It is used as an alternative because it performs comparably in many board coating applications.
What packing is available?
50 Kg bags as standard; bulk on request.
Paying too much for imported clay? Ask for a Kaolite-90 trial – we will send samples and support the first run. Request a trial →