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How are hot-melt adhesives made?

Industrial hot melts are used all over the world, in everything from the sealing of packaging cases and cartons to component assembly in the automotive industry. But how are they made?

What is food-safe adhesive?

Consumer safety is crucial in the production of packaging for food and beverages. In order to protect consumers and confirm high quality and safety of foods, food manufacturers must follow the recommendations of European Regulations 10/2011 and American FDA Regulations 175.105.

What does PVAC stand for and what is it made of?

PVAc is a polyvinyl acetate glue, viscous innocuous white substance with good performance qualities. This adhesive is produced in industrial environments at chemical plants.

Adhesives for the health sector

The last months very challenging for all businesses, but particularly for those working in healthcare and in the supply of medical products. We are proud that our highly-effective adhesive solutions are being used worldwide for many applications to aid and support this industry in some small, but secure way – whether that is adhesives for PPE, packaging for medical supplies, or for the actual medical apparatus themselves (for example, medical air filters, ostomy care products or diabetes devices).

E-commerce packaging adhesives

Today, e-commerce is one of the most popular ways for consumers to buy goods and services. The magic of shopping online is that, from the comfort of your very own home, at any time of day or night, with just a few clicks, the product that caught your eye can arrive at your door in almost no time at all.

Areas of use of hot melt adhesive for packaging

Hot-melt adhesive is often used for cardboard package adhesion bonding, sealing and pallet stabilization. Hot-melt adhesives are characterized by good adhesion, short bonding time and good resistance to water. Due to such characteristics, hot-melt adhesive was used for package production in the early 60s of the previous century.

Which adhesive to use for paper tube winding?

The first tubes appeared in the middle of the 18th century in the gun industry to make paper cartridges. After a while, women began to use cardboard tubes to store threads, fabric and ribbons for needlework.

What are the Definitions of Biodegradable, Compostable materials? What do they have to do with packaging?

Degradation is the decomposition process of plastics under sunlight, heat, and moisture resulting in the weakening of the plastic's polymer chains. The end product is a multitude of microplastic particles that often become problematic as they end up in the diet of animals and impact the food chain.