Poly-coated roll header for paper roll and method for wrapping a paper roll using the same

Abstract

There is described a paper roll having an end, the poly-coated roll header comprising: a linerboard base having an inner surface; and a coating of a polypropylene mixed with a low density polyethylene applied to at least a portion of the inner surface of the linerboard base, wherein once applied to the end of the paper roll, the poly-coated roll header protects the end of the paper roll against the elements. There is also described a method for wrapping a paper roll having two ends and a length, the method comprising: installing a coated linerboard, previously coated with a polypropylene mixed with a low density polyethylene, at one of the two ends of the paper roll, thereby providing protection against the elements at the one of the two ends of the paper roll.

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BACKGROUND[0001](a) Field[0002]The subject matter disclosed generally relates to a protective roll header for rolls to prevent penetration by liquid, such as water, and more particularly, to a poly-coated protective roll header for paper rolls that provide impermeable roll ends and to a method for wrapping a paper roll using the same.[0003](b) Related Prior Art[0004]Newsprint and other forms of paper are manufactured and processed as large elongated sheets or webs. For storage and transport, the paper stock is wrapped around a core to form a cylindrical roll. The rolls are very heavy. A typical roll may range from 25 to 72 inches in diameter and, sometimes, as wide as 145 inches or more. To protect the roll from moisture, the atmosphere, and physical abrasions, the roll itself is wrapped in a moisture proof wrapper for rolls. Typically the rolls are then stacked one on the other and stored on end. Specialized machinery must be employed to automatically apply wrapping material or wra...

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