The papermaking process involves a complex mix of natural and synthetic polymers, interacting through mechanical shear forces. Cargill’s range of starches for the wet end gives manufacturers greater control over the papermaking process, improving the formation, drainage, retention and strength of the final sheet.

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CBond™

Cargill CBond™ cationic starches are much more than just dry strength additives: they improve the effectiveness of retention, dewatering and sizing chemicals through synergistic action.

This range includes new grades for use in recycled and wood-containing systems and includes products specifically targeted at papermakers with closed systems, looking for increased machine productivity. Novel starches are available that permit high levels of wet-end starch addition, allowing you to reduce - or in some cases even eliminate - the need for conventional surface treatment.

Cargill also provides starches specifically designed for applications such as food contact paper and boards, where low chloride levels are required.

Altra Charge™

Our patented Altra Charge™ products and associated technologies are a new generation of performance additives for demanding wet end systems where efficiency, flexibility, and - most importantly - cost of manufacture, are critically important. Cargill has developed the Altra Charge™ line of starch-based natural polymers to expressly impact the areas of drainage and retention on the paper machine, and strength properties of the final sheet.

Cargill’s skilled application specialists and sales team are ready to perform wet end audits and make system recommendations that address your individual wet-end needs. Together, we believe we can achieve a new operating paradigm of higher machine efficiency, higher throughput, and lower manufacturing costs.