Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc
Secure your paper reels. Eliminate rubber mats. Enable circular packaging.
Fibre-based anti-skid end discs for secure and recyclable paper reel packaging
Protect your reels. Simplify logistics. Move towards circular packaging.
Paper reels travel thousands of kilometres before reaching converters, printers or packaging plants. During transport and handling, the reel ends are highly exposed to mechanical damage, moisture and load instability.
Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc provide a smarter solution.
These fibre-based outer end discs combine mechanical strength, moisture barrier protection and certified anti-skid performance in one integrated solution. The result is safer reel transport, reduced packaging complexity and packaging that fits perfectly into the circular fibre economy.
Designed with a high-strength fibre core and PE coating, Walki discs protect reel edges while maintaining the flatness and stiffness required for high-speed automated packaging lines.
Even more importantly, the built-in Gripcoat™ anti-skid technology eliminates the need for rubber mats, improving logistics efficiency and sustainability.
Product Overview
Outer End Discs
High-performance fibre discs with PE coating and anti-skid treatment.
Available grades include:
- TL220 + 30 PE Gripcoat™ / Gripcoat™ ULTRA
- KL200 / KL250 + 25–30 PE Gripcoat™
- DU245 + 30 PE Gripcoat™
All outer discs are engineered for strength, flatness and consistent packaging performance.
Inner End Discs
Designed to support the reel core and maintain structural integrity.
Options include:
- Greyboard from 1200 – 2800 g/m²
- Corrpoly (BE corrugated board with double moisture barrier)
Certified Anti-Skid
Performance
Walki has produced Gripcoat™ anti-skid end discs for more than 20 years, offering the only certified fibre-based outer end discs that meet strict transport safety requirements.
Key performance:
- Dynamic friction coefficient > 0.6 µ (disc on disc)
- Certified by DEKRA and PTS
- Fully compliant with VDI Guideline 2700 Blatt 9
This means paper reels remain stable during stacking, transport and unloading — even without rubber mats.
Why fibre-based PE-coated discs?
Traditional reel transport often relies on rubber anti-slip mats, which create several challenges:
- heavy and difficult to handle
- not recyclable in fibre streams
- additional cost and logistics complexity
Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc integrate anti-skid performance directly into the packaging, delivering a cleaner and more sustainable solution. Benefits include:
- safer reel stacking
- simplified logistics
- reduced packaging materials
- improved recyclability
Designed for recyclability and circular fibre packaging
Walki®Disc solutions are fibre-based with a thin PE coating, designed to enter standard paper recycling streams.
Typical composition:
- ~90% fibre
- ~10% PE-coating
The fibre and PE can be mechanically separated during recycling, allowing the fibre to return to the material cycle.
This makes Walki discs a natural fit for companies transitioning towards circular packaging solutions.
PPWR-ready
packaging
The upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will require all packaging placed on the EU market to be recyclable by 2030.
Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc are already designed with this future in mind. They:
- support recyclability in paper waste streams
- comply with EU packaging legislation
By choosing fibre-based reel packaging solutions, companies can prepare early for regulatory changes while improving sustainability performance.
Extensive customisation options
Every reel packaging system is different. Walki offers highly customisable end disc solutions tailored to your operations.
Dimensions
- custom diameters
compatibility with reel wrapping machines
high-speed packaging lines
Structural performance
- different fibre grades
- variable stiffness
- controlled foldability for wrapping
Coating options
- PE-coated barrier layers
- anti-skid water-based coatings
- heat-sealable surfaces
Printability
- branding
- logistics instructions
- identification marks
Barrier properties
- moisture protection
- grease barrier
- vapour barrier
Who uses Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc solutions?
Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc are used across the paper and board value chain.
Typical users include:
- Paper mills
- Board manufacturers
- Board converters
- Printing and coating plants
- Reel packaging facilities
- Warehouses and logistics operators
- Paper traders and distributors
Any operation transporting or storing paper reels can benefit from safer handling and simplified logistics.
Comparison: Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc vs traditional solutions
| Feature | Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc | Rubber Mat Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Fibre-based board with PE coating | Rubber or plastic |
| Recyclability | Recyclable in paper stream | Not recyclable with fibre |
| Anti-skid performance | µ > 0.6 certified | Depends on mat quality |
| Logistics | Integrated into packaging | Requires separate materials |
| Handling | Lightweight discs | Heavy rubber mats |
| Loading Speed & Efficiency | High (Zero manual interventions) | Low (Requires tedious mat placement) |
| Sustainability | Circular fibre-based solution | Limited recyclability |
Research & Development
Technology & Innovation Behind
Technical Competence Centres
Our Technical Competence Centres in Finland, Germany and France support the continuous development of Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc solutions for paper reel packaging.
Here, our experts optimise fibre-based board structures, PE barrier coatings and Gripcoat™ anti-skid technology, validating friction performance, mechanical strength and runnability on automated reel packaging lines. Through ongoing testing and material development, we ensure reliable reel protection, transport safety and solutions designed for recyclability and circular packaging systems.
Advancing fibre-based solutions for secure paper reel transport
At Walki, we continuously develop and optimise our Walki®Disc / Gripcoat™ Disc solutions, combining decades of expertise in fibre-based materials with advanced coating technologies.
Our production capabilities integrate PE barrier coating and Gripcoat™ anti-skid treatment, enabling us to manufacture high-performance fibre-based end discs that protect paper reels during storage and transport while maintaining recyclability in standard paper waste streams.
This ongoing development responds to the increasing demand for safer, recyclable and fibre-based reel packaging solutions. It represents an important step in our commitment to deliver reliable materials that enhance load security, reduce the need for additional transport materials such as rubber mats, and support the transition towards a circular fibre economy.
Fibre-based outer end discs used to seal and protect paper reels during storage and transport. They combine mechanical protection, moisture barrier and anti-skid performance.
Paper reels are often stacked vertically during transport. Without sufficient friction, reels can slide and cause damage or safety risks.
Yes. The integrated Gripcoat™ anti-skid surface eliminates the need for rubber mats between reels or on truck floors.
Yes. They are primarily fibre-based and designed to be recycled in standard paper waste streams.
Yes. They comply with EU packaging legislation and are PPWR-ready, supporting recyclability requirements for future packaging regulations.
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