Advantages of metallocene polyolefin-based packaging adhesives
The packaging adhesives industry is one of the biggest industrial sectors. With its high demands, the adhesives must follow to support the latest trends in packaging. Apart from EVA hot melts, MITOL offers newly developed adhesives. Metallocene polyolefin-based adhesives are a type of polyolefin adhesive that is made using metallocene catalysts. They have several advantages over other types of adhesives in packaging applications.
Carefully selected raw materials and advanced adhesive formulations are the guarantee for safe food packaging.
Better adhesion to problematic surfaces
Metallocene polyolefin adhesives have a high molecular weight, which makes them very strong and able to form durable bonds. They are resistant to water, oil, and most chemicals, making them suitable for use in a variety of packaging environments. TERMOKOL ULTRA is a line of metallocene polyolefin-based packaging adhesives with excellent adhesion to a wide range of materials, including plastic, metal, and paper, making them suitable for use in a variety of packaging applications. It is mostly used for folding cartons, trays and wrap-around.
Lower consumption and costs
Metallocene polyolefin adhesives are easy to process, which makes them suitable for use in high-speed packaging lines. They can be applied using a variety of application methods, including extrusion, coating, and laminating. Due to their low density, they are easy to apply, decreasing consumption by up to 40 %. Apart from that, clean processing and the absence of carbonization lead to reduced maintenance work and downtimes on the line and, consequently, lower production costs.
Metallocene polyolefin adhesives are easy to process, which makes them suitable for use in high-speed packaging lines.
Perfect for deep-freeze applications
This type of adhesive has high thermal stability and a wide temperature range, which means they remain flexible over a wide range of temperatures. This makes them suitable for use in both hot and cold environments, as well as in applications where the adhesive may be exposed to temperature fluctuations.
Metallocene polyolefin adhesives can bond at low temperatures, making them suitable for use in packaging applications where the adhesive needs to be applied at low temperatures and are also perfect for products that require low temperatures, such as frozen food.
To wrap up
The advantages of metallocene polyolefin-based packaging adhesives have a wide range of applications due to their excellent performance characteristics, such as better adhesion, lower consumption and costs and high thermal stability. In addition, these adhesives have low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making them more environmentally friendly than some other types of adhesives. If you’re looking to upgrade your packaging line, contact MITOL.
