Industry News Toyochem develops ultra-high solids polyurethane adhesives
Toyochem Co., Ltd., a member of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, has developed a new Cyabine series of polyurethane pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) with a ultra-high solids content of 99% or more. The new adhesive composition achieves the same performance levels as conventional solvent-based PSAs, while reducing solvent and volatile content to minimal levels. They are suitable for use in a wide range of industrial applications such as protective films. In recent years, countries around the world have been taking urgent action to mitigate climate change and its impact. This is also true in the field of
adhesives, where much research is being conducted in the area of renewable materials derived from bio-based polymers. While petroleum solvents had been extensively used in adhesive systems of the past, there has been a growing call to reduce or eliminate the solvent content as a countermeasure to address environmental concerns. To meet the demand for lower VOC-emitting products, Toyochem has been gradually building on its lineup of high-solids content adhesive compositions with high levels of non-volatile content. The new PSA product announced today was the outcome of new technological developments in synthesis and crosslinking methods developed by Toyochem. These advances allowed the company to engineer a new high solids system that contributes to reduced CO2 gases during coating and drying processes,
for a safer, more environmentally sound work environment. Typically, the more solids that an adhesive mixture contains, the higher its viscosity is, making it more difficult to coat. To resolve this issue, Toyochem
researchers applied its original polymer and crosslink design technology to control chemical reactivity in the development of a new formulation with low viscosity and high solids content while maintaining performance standards. In addition, a unique synthesis method was introduced, making it possible to keep solvent content down to very low levels. These new developments enabled Toyochem to achieve near-100% solids formulations that exhibit excellent transparency, reworkability and air release properties on a par with conventional pressure-sensitive adhesives. Cyabine ultra-high solids polyurethane PSAs are currently available in Japan with a worldwide release to follow in the next few years. With an ever-
growing portfolio of biodegradable, bio-based and water-based adhesive products, Toyochem will continually work to create innovative solutions that help to reduce the environmental load on society.
Successful installation of A4 Labels 2nd Label Converter
Exactly 2 years after delivery of their first D350’s, A4 Labels now have their 2n d machine commissioned and it’s already converting a lot of labels.A4 Labels have been selling their labels since 2009 but in 2018 they took control of their own supply chain by investing in machinery that enabled them to make all their products at their Fishergate’s premises in West
Sussex.At this time, A4 Labels also sought relationships with other Label retailers and have since become a reliable supplier of labels to the trade for resale. Managing Director, Colin Hawker commented “As a trade buyer of A4
Labels for the best part of a decade, we understood exactly what label resellers need. Namely an excellent quality product, at a competitive price, but as importantly, they needed speed. We hold over 500 lines of stocked size/material combinations and this means we can offer a next day service. To ensure we could keep this promise going forward, we needed the extra capacity that a second machine would offer, and after a trouble free 2 years with our first D350’s and over 12 million linear meters converted, there was never a question that our second machine would also be supplied by Daco Solutions”. Hawker went on to explain that the new machine has enabled them
to expand their range by offering SRA3 Labels, the format sought by the print industry. He went on to say “By offering SRA3 labels we are able to unlock clients in markets we have not worked with before. We thoroughly researched the market before committing to producing SRA3 labels and are confident that we now have an excellent range of quality materials at unbeatable prices.”
Nortech Solutions now representing MPS in Norway, Sweden and Denmark
MPS has appointed Nortech Solutions as its local agent in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to represent their brand of high-quality flexo, hybrid and offset press solutions. “Nortech Solutions is a
proactive, customer- oriented company with high focus on automated solutions,” said Anton Zhukov, MPS Area Sales Manager. “MPS offers
high-quality press configurations and long-term performance programs to our customers. Nortech Solutions has an extensive track record of working with print shops, understanding their needs, and providing tailor-made solutions. Delivery of equipment is just a first step in developing long-term relationships with customers and their productivity – this is where mindsets of MPS and Nortech Solutions come together.” Leading the Nortech Solutions team are Jeppe Mølvadgaard and Mads
Iversen, both bringing years of experience in the print industry and established relationships with local printers. Nortech Solutions represents brands in industry robot solutions, conveyor systems, pallets, and Rotocontrol label finishing machines.
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