Surface protection in sheet metal processing: How release paper prevents scratches and dull spots on stainless steel and aluminum

Problem: Scratches and dull spots on painted stainless steel and aluminum panels

A sheet metal processing company faced a typical challenge:

• The freshly painted stainless steel and aluminum plates had to be stored and transported.
• Although the paint appeared dry, it had not yet completely hardened.
• Scratches, dull surfaces, and visual defects occurred during stacking and handling.

The result: waste, loss of quality, and additional effort for rework.

Solution: Silicone-coated release paper BRANOperl for reliable surface protection

To avoid these problems, the company opted for our siliconized release paper BRANOperl. The release paper forms a clean protective layer between the panels and ensures that the sensitive surface remains undamaged—even if the paint has not yet completely hardened.

Advantages of BRANOperl release paper in metalworking

1. Effective surface protection for stainless steel and aluminum

The siliconized separating paper for stainless steel and aluminum plates prevents the sheets from lying directly on top of each other. This prevents scratches, dull spots, and visible defects.

2. Non-stick effect thanks to siliconization

The siliconized surface ensures that the paper does not stick to the paint. This prevents marks or peeling, and the panels retain their flawless appearance.

3. Safe handling during storage and transport of metal plates

Whether stacking, storing, or transporting: With BRANOperl, painted panels can be moved with ease. Rejects and rework are significantly reduced.

4. Consistent quality right through to the end customer

The visual and functional quality is maintained throughout the entire process. The end customer receives a product that meets the highest standards.

5. Easy to use in practice

BRANOperl is thin, flexible, and easy to handle. It can be quickly placed between the sheets and easily disposed of after use.

6. Sustainability: Better than plastic film

Compared to plastic films, BRANOperl siliconized release paper is the more sustainable solution. Less waste, less plastic consumption—and still perfect surface protection in sheet metal processing.

Result: BRANOperl release paper ensures quality, sustainability, and efficiency.

Our BRANOperl silicone-coated release paper enabled our customer to optimize their transport and storage processes for metal plates. Thanks to the silicone-coated release paper, scratches, dull spots, and paint damage are now a thing of the past.

Other areas of application for siliconized release paper

Siliconized release papers, such as BRANOperl, are used in many industries because they protect sensitive surfaces and facilitate production processes as a reliable release and release solution.

They serve, for example, as release paper during the curing of elastomer coatings, as a separating layer between fabrics and heating tapes, or as a release layer in the manufacture of basic circuit boards made of fabric and synthetic resin.

They also have their place in smaller manufacturing facilities: soap manufacturers use the material to easily remove molded soaps from their molds after drying. In the printing and packaging industry, the paper is used to cleanly remove adhesive films or as an interlayer for stacked adhesive tapes. Even in creative applications such as transfer printing or ski manufacturing, siliconized release papers make work easier and ensure flawless surfaces.