In many areas throughout North America, consumers and regulators demand that those in the food service industry replace plastic straws with paper straws. Unlike plastic straws, paper straws need adhesive to hold their shape, and that adhesive needs to perform well and be safe too. No one wants a straw that falls open after a
Global shipping has become essential for everyday life. And in many cases, shipping relies on the creation and sealing of cardboard boxes. Everyone from small businesses creating niche products to major shipping companies needs to decide what kind of adhesive they will use to bond the pieces of cardboard together for the boxes they’ll ship
Hot melt is an excellent option for a huge range of adhesive applications including in the packaging industry, textiles, wood process, electronics and automotive. If you’re curious about this adhesive option and whether or not it is a useful adhesive option for you, this guide will be helpful. Discover the advantages and requirements of hot
You may already understand the process of binding books at home, from creating folios to adding the fabric or leather for your cover. However, bookbinding at home doesn’t always get you the professional results that you’re looking for. If you have been less than satisfied with your books after binding them at home, we have
Bioplastics and Biobased Adhesives A new plastics industry buzzword has recently appeared, namely bioplastics. The term is often misunderstood or misapplied, which is understandable as its definition is somewhat flexible. Though only about 1% of plastics production worldwide is bioplastics, their use is growing. They hold the promise of lower environmental impact by encouraging renewable
Adhesives are finding more applications than ever before. Many are more efficient for bonding than are fasteners. Adhesives are capable of forming stronger bonds than fastening, especially when bonding dissimilar materials, if proper application procedures are followed. The Right Glue for the Job Adhesives are utilized in many industries such as automotive, aerospace, clothing, construction
Spray Brush Roll coat Nozzle Screen print These application methods are all idea for different circumstances. Read on to learn which is best for yours: Brush/Trowel Advantages Brushing on an adhesive does not require any expensive equipment- the brush is the simplest of all of the methods. Individual bristles allow you the ability to coat
