TAGS: Waterborne Adhesives
Zelu Chemie GmbH launches a 2-component water-based contact adhesive designed for efficient and secure bonding in the upholstered furniture sector. The adhesive offers very high initial adhesion strength to permanently bond substrates, including substrates with complex geometries.
Other advantages include significantly improved properties in terms of occupational health and safety and the environment, as well as smaller space requirements in production.
Suitable for Bonding Complex Geometries
More stringent occupational health and safety as well as environmental requirements in upholstered furniture production are resulting in stricter limits for solvent emissions. However, the water-based adhesives currently available often prove to be inadequate, especially when it comes to compensating high restoring forces. This means that manufacturers are still dependent on solvent-based products.
The newly formulated 2K dispersion by Zelu, designed for application to a single substrate, provides a very high level of initial strength. This advancement supports solvent-free production, making it a valuable option for various applications. The product is also a reliable solution for bonding complex geometries.
Single-sided Application Reduces Weight by 30%
The new Zelu adhesive offers significant benefits, making it an excellent choice for both users switching from solvent-based products and processors working with dispersions. Single-sided application of the adhesive reduces the application weight by up to 30 percent compared to double-sided application. This leads to a considerable reduction in costs with less production space being required.
Moreover, the new Zelu contact adhesive meets the high quality and durability requirements of the end products. It facilitates reliable and high-quality bonding for all surfaces commonly used in furniture manufacture. The adhesive bond can be corrected and is very flexible despite its high strength.
Simple Implementation in Production Process
In most cases, users who already use water-based products can implement this new contact adhesive in existing production processes without major adjustments, as the existing infrastructure can continue to be used.
When switching from solvent-based to solvent-free adhesives, the work process remains largely unchanged, enabling a seamless transition.
Source: Zelu Chemie