Automatic Inline Inspection Maximizes Sustainability of Silicone Release Liners

Silicone release paper and films are used in electronics manufacturing, the automotive industry, and numerous other sectors. Despite the widespread use of them, though, silicone release papers were never reused, which resulted in a great deal of waste detrimental to the environment. But with the contributions of Techlan, a provider of high-quality silicone release liners based in Wales, reusability of this material has been achieved. 

Working closely with its customer, GTS Flexible Materials, a world-leading manufacturer of flexible composite laminate, Techlan developed its Re-Liner, a silicone release material that is 100% recycled, and can be reused up to 10 times in a circular system. The quality of the product is ensured by the SMASH system from ISRA VISION, a leading provider of technologies for industrial image processing. The SMASH system allows Techlan to identify even minimal contamination and damage on the release papers, which helps lower costs and conserve resources.