Nov 9 2010
H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) expands its Flextra™ laminating adhesives family with the introduction of its new FlextraSL Fast™ solventless adhesive system, which was unveiled at last week’s PACK EXPO 2010 show in Chicago.
Formulated for speed, versatility and efficiency, FlextraSL Fast solventless adhesive allows converters to laminate at up to 1,800 feet per minute, slit in as few as six hours and PAA decay in as few as two days. With FlextraSL Fast adhesives, a package can be laminated, slit, pouched and shipped, and then filled and shipped with finished goods—in as few as three days.
“To support our customers with their challenges in the rapidly growing area of flexible packaging converting, we continually enlist our formulating knowledge and experience to develop innovative adhesive formulations that meet their evolving needs,” said Bill Bricker, H.B. Fuller business development manager. “H.B. Fuller’s new FlextraSL Fast solventless adhesive system addresses some rigorous demands from end-users for innovative flexible packaging laminations.”
Versatile FlextraSL Fast adhesives meet many processing needs with one formulation. The system’s unique chemistry allows for excellent appearance and adhesion to many substrates including typical cellophane, nylon, OPP, PET and high slip sealant films. They are compatible with most water-based inks, even on PET. FlextraSL Fast adhesives are suitable for a wide range of end-use applications from bottle labeling to boil-in-bag as outlined in 21 CFR 175.105. Their high heat resistance accommodates microwave and stand-up zippered pouches while their high chemical resistance even resists difficult flavoring.
FlextraSL Fast adhesives are also operator friendly as they have a long pot life and low processing temperatures. They are also formulated to minimize scavenge slip, which enables the converter to make slip stable laminations.