History

Printing and Packaging laboratory was established in 1992 in Chemistry Department. The lab serves both undergraduate and post graduate students in the area of specialization. The lab represents a ambitious attempt in the field of Applied Science. This is consistent with the mission of the Helwan University as a technological oriented university. This will be achieved through the outputs of the project and its various activities. The laboratory teams try to link its research with the industry field and ensure to publish of their research work in specialized international scientific periodicals. The existing lab contains a high-tech printing instrument (IGT Printability tester) and is only available in a limited number of national non research organizations. In addition, it contains a number of printing devices assessment and some other general laboratory equipments.

 

Vision

Establishment of National and Regional Accredited Lab. in the field of paper & printing technologies and evaluation.

 

Mission

-Preparation of highly qualified graduated students for the national and regional industry requirements.

-Developed research work for solving local industrial problems in the field.

-Participating in the national economy growth by improving the production quality. 

 

Project Aim

Developing Paper and Printing Laboratory and prepare it for accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025.

 

 

Project Objectives

 

   I.  Exploration  international accredited paper and printing laboratories.

 

 II.  Identification of industry needs.

 

 III.  Supplying the lab. with the suggested instruments and their standards.

 

 IV.  Well trained under graduate and post graduate students.

 

 V.  Preparation for accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025. 

 

 VI.  Marketing plan.

 

 

Developing the existing lab.:

The suggested laboratory will include:

Printing field:

Printing processes

-  Offset printing - Letter press printing - Gravure printing - Helio testing.

Print evaluation

-  Gloss - Optical density - Ink transfer - Rub resistance.

 

Paper Characterization:

Physical measurements

-  Smoothness - Porosity- Paper Sizing.

 

Optical Measurments

-  Whiteness - Opacity – Brightness.

 

 Mechanical Measurments

 -Tensile strength - Tensile energy absorption - Stretch - Burst test.

 

 

Recipients:

The developed lab is expected to serve the following fields and sectors:

Printing ink industries, Paper and board industries, Printing sector, Foil, Plastic and packaging industries, Resin, Lacquer and coating industries, Researchers in other universities, institutes, and research centers.

 

 

 

 

 

    Contact Us:

 

Paper and Printing Laboratory -Chemistry Department

 

Faculty of Science ..Helwan University

P.O. Box:

Tel.: (202) - 25552468

Fax: (202) - 25552468

Website:

E-mail: lab_helwan@yahoo.com