It’s a simple question: bulk or shaped? When it comes to choosing a biodegradable hot melt adhesive, the answer might not be as straightforward as you think.
With demand for more eco-conscious packaging surging, today’s converters face the challenge of balancing performance, efficiency, and sustainability in their adhesives. Power Adhesives has risen to this task with its groundbreaking biodegradable products: Tecbond 110B-PR and Tecbond 214B.
These products both offer their own respective benefits for creating quality packaging that doesn’t cost the Earth. Catering to a diverse range of applications, the Tecbond range offers converters a choice between bulk and shaped formats, ensuring they can access the right application equipment for any job.
Bulk vs shaped adhesives
Both Tecbond 110B-PR and Tecbond 214B represent major strides in more sustainable adhesive technology. These adhesives are formulated to break down after being exposed to certain naturally occurring conditions, leaving behind no microplastics or other harmful waste. However, their formats and features cater to different packaging industry needs.
Tecbond 110B-PR is a bulk adhesive designed for high-speed manufacturing environments, while Tecbond 214B is primarily a shaped adhesive available in sticks or slugs, as well as bulk prills. Understanding their differences can help you choose the right solution for your specific requirements.
Tecbond 110B-PR: Bulk adhesive for high-speed, high volume operations
Tecbond 110B-PR is engineered for demanding end-of-line packaging processes. This formulation is ideal for case sealing and carton closing, with a low viscosity that means it can be applied at lower temperatures through narrow nozzles. This reduces energy consumption while meaning the adhesive can still achieve strong bonds on carton and board substrates.
A fast-setting packaging grade, Tecbond 110B-PR excels when used in fast-paced operations, boosting efficiency without compromising adhesive strength. Bulk hot melt adhesives are also generally more cost-effective since they do not require additional shaping during manufacturing.
Tecbond 214B: Shaped adhesive with versatile applications
Tecbond 214B offers the same biodegradability as its bulk counterpart but is supplied in additional formats. As well as bulk prills, this product is available in all shaped formats and is ideal for versatile applications such as wrap-around cartons, boxes, shipping packages, and more. With 45% bio-based content, plus its high tack and fast setting speeds, Tecbond 214B streamlines workflows and improves output efficiency. For converters seeking precision and ease of use in smaller-scale or manual operations, this adhesive is an excellent choice.
Sustainability meets performance
Both Tecbond biodegradable adhesives exemplify Power Adhesives’ commitment to achieving high performance and supporting converters’ environmental goals. These formulations break down after use, reducing plastic waste and the environmental impact of paper and card-based packaging, and are certified to a full range of compostability and biodegradation standards. Non-toxic and clean to handle, Tecbond biodegradable adhesives are 100% solid and used completely in the bond, cutting down on waste.
This degree of performance makes both adhesives perfect for applications where durability and reliability are paramount, such as in e-commerce fulfilment. By offering robust bonding solutions that can withstand the rigours of shipping, Tecbond biodegradable products cement themselves as true eco-conscious alternatives to conventional formulations.
Choosing the right adhesive
The decision between bulk and shaped formats ultimately depends on your specific application needs:
- For high-speed, high volume operations requiring efficiency and minimal downtime, Tecbond 110B-PR’s bulk format is ideal.
- For versatile applications where precision matters, Tecbond 214B’s shaped format offers a high-performance, flexible solution.
Whether you need a bulk adhesive for high-speed case sealing or a shaped adhesive for versatile carton closing applications, Power Adhesives has you covered. With Tecbond products at your disposal, you can transform your packaging operations to meet whatever comes your way.
To find out more about Power Adhesives’ bulk and shaped hot melt adhesives, get in touch by emailing sales@poweradhesives.com
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