H.B. Fuller Launches New Packaging Adhesive

H.B. Fuller announces the latest addition to its Flextra® Fast flexible packaging adhesive series—a fast food-compatible, two-component universal performance solvent-free adhesive. Flextra® Fast SF8400 / XR1700 was previously available in North America. Grant Humbert, Flexible Packaging Research Scientist at HB, says "Food source safety is now more than ever a global concern. Despite the latest technology, detection tools, safety certifications, regulations, monitoring and consumer education related to food safety, reports about problems in the food system continue to rise, affecting this critical manufacturing industry. The new Flextra Fast SF8400 / XR1700 will be of interest to all converters seeking a universal system that supports faster food safety," and adds "The product chemistry enables converters to increase productivity by meeting PAA guidelines faster. This means you can cut, pouch, and ship in a single day." Features of Flextra Fast SF8400 / XR1700 include:

• Pouch and zipper / equipment assembly within one day
• PAA-compatible for most constructs in the shortest timeframe within one day
• Fast cure and processing time
• 40-minute pot life at 105°F
• 1395 (boil-in-bag, microwave reheating, hot fill, boil sterilization)
• Excellent long-term metal adhesion and chemical and heat resistance
• Good visual appearance even at high operating speeds
• Compatible with modern ink systems
• Strong adhesion capability to a wide range of films

"We have North American customers pleased with our ability to reduce hold time before delivering the converted product," Humbert says. "This adhesive technology is a strong addition to our solvent-free product line and is the result of our strong focus on R&D in flexible packaging," he concludes. H.B. Fuller has expanded its Flextra flexible packaging adhesive line in recent years and is able to conduct full-scale laminations on Nordmeccanica Combi 3000 laminators at its pilot facility in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.