Corrugated materials are undoubtedly the most widespread and heavily relied-upon types of packaging and shipping materials in the world. This unique material is made of a few layers of a cardboard-like paper product. It has a signature combination of lightness and strength. Since corrugated materials are vital
Read more →Many companies in the corrugation industry still use the Stein-Hall method for producing starch. For many years, it served the industry well because it provided a cost-effective way to make adhesives for paper-based products like corrugated cartons. The method requires high sheer mixers and produces a primary
Read more →Hot melt adhesives find applications in a variety of industries. A form of thermoplastic adhesive, it finds employment in assembly, packaging and hygiene industrial facilities. Also referred to as “hot glue,” a hot melt adhesive is a solvent free material. Fundamentals To produce hot-melt adhesives requires the
Read more →Lately, more and more companies have turned to the corrugated board for their packaging or shipping needs. With the many features the corrugated board offers, it’s no wonder that it’s become their preferred choice. Among its notable characteristics are that it’s recyclable and lightweight, yet sturdy enough
Read more →Thanks to the rapidly-increasing demand for corrugated boards, the corrugated industry has begun to enjoy a significant business boom. With the many advantages the corrugated boards offer, there is little surprise in most companies’ decisions to make the switch for their packaging and shipping needs. Behind the
Read more →Whether they are packaging manufactured parts to be shipped to a supplier or are preparing a finished product for delivery, companies around the globe rely on sturdy boxes made from corrugated cardboard to keep their products intact. A key element of this is the waterproof adhesive that
Read more →It is usually starch additives that give adhesives greater bonding power. For corrugated plants that rely on starch additives adhesive process, utilizing an advanced starch-mixing system, such as the FlexaMix, provides numerous advantages, such as: Eliminating complete reliance on starch additives Lessening the rate of starch consumption
Read more →Borax has been known in civilizations for thousands of years, having first been discovered in Tibet in its dry lake beds. It occurs naturally in deposits produced by seasonal lakes as their waters evaporate and then replenish over the seasons. Turkey, Chile, Bolivia, and California are where
Read more →Adhesives play a major role in modern technologies. It is well-known that adhesives that fail can have catastrophic consequences on life and property. Therefore, it is critical that bonding adhesives provide a strong, durable bond. Starch additives are used to enrich the properties of these materials. Corrugated
Read more →The corrugated industry provides a range of uses and applications for packaging and displays. As it stands, corrugated is the most recovered form of packaging. The vast majority of containers produced can be recycled. Unfortunately, wet conditions can ruin both containers and the products they are supposed
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