insight 2011 Wave of Innovation Full-Care™ Technology Tour

image of the insight 2011 logo

Catch the Wave!
On October 25th. we hosted the Wave of Innovation Full-Care™ Technology Tour where participants experienced our latest developments in Cool New Glue for the Nonwovens industry and more.
See what they experienced:

Hear the Insights on Accelerating Innovation: Jim Owens, CEO H.B. Fuller

The Rapid Prototyping Coating Lab: The Benefits of In-House Coating Capabilities

It only takes a day.
Customers can get the answers they need without interrupting production, and minimize the variables by:

  • Testing with your own materials
  • Simulate  (don’t interrupt) your production
  • Run multiple scenarios
  • Get Data Faster

It only takes an idea.
Co-Suppliers and OEMs can get the answers they need when they need them, without having to disrupt a customer:

  • Collaborate on new innovations
  • Conduct joint DOE
  • Challenge Assumptions
  • Create the Future

Investing in Nonwovens Development :(coming January 2012)

Our Custom Pilot Coating Equipment


Machine Program Features:

Adhesive applications: Positioning, Construction, Elastic

Applicator Technology: Capable of running the latest slot and spray applicator technologies

Web Control: Designed for low tension nonwovens

High Speed: Designed to run low tension NW at 600 m/min

Versatile Applicator Stations: Adjustable open time, Dual coating capability

Elastic Specific: Capable of matching your elastic stretch with both synthetic natural rubber and spandex

Feedstock-Friendly Adhesives: H.B. Fuller Olefin Innovation

Our History with Olefin:

More than a decade of continuous development and experience:

1997: - Introduced Advantra® High Performance Olefin Adhesive Revolutionizes Packaging
2001: - Launched the 1st Olefin Hygiene Construction Adhesive
2005: - Launched 1st Olefin Diaper Fastening Adhesive
2006: - Launched 1st Olefin Hygiene Core Stability Adhesive
2007: - Launched 2nd Generation Olefin Hygiene Construction Adhesive
2010: - Introduced 3rd Generation Olefin Hygiene Construction Adhesive
2011: - Introduced FULL-CARE™ Portfolio of Hygiene Adhesives
Future: - Imagine the possibilities when we collaborate!

The Olefin Advantage:

More Stable Feedstock

  • Supply drives feedstock stability
  • Ethylene supply is stable and independent of the types of cracking
  • mPOS are dependent on ethylene and rubber based dependent on by-products
  • History proves olefins are more stable now and in the future

Predictive Modeling: An Example

Rheology: Rheology is the science of deformation and flow of matter.  A force is applied to material and response measured.

Rheology Terminology:

  • Stress: Force applied over area to achieve deformation
  • Strain: Measure of change in shape
  • Storage Modulus (G’): Elastic resistance to deformation
  • Loss Modulus (G”): Viscous resistance to deformation
  • Tan delta: Energy dissipated/energy stored (G”/G’)
  • Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): Brittle to flexible transition


Temperature Ramp Test:
Rheology can be used to see how a material behaves over varying temperatures.

Modern Moisture Management: Reliable Moisture Indication


The advantages of H.B. Fuller’s Hydralert™ Wetness Indicator

  • Excellent Thermal Stability
  • Reliable Color Change
  • Clean Machining
  • Intermittent Capable
  • Fast and Distinct Color Change


                Before Insult                        After Insult

  • Definite color change
  • Consistent performance
  • Immediate indication when wet

Differentiated Technology

  • Patented Technology
  • Humidity Resistant
  • Robust Performance

High Humidity Resistance


Making Cores Thinner: Full-Care™ 7000 Series with Padlock™ Technology

 
The Result: After In Lab Testing / Top Sheet Removed



Without Padlock Technology Separation and clumping


With Padlock Technology No Separation

Liquamelt® The Revolutionary New Sustainable Cold Hot Melt:

This new adhesive and equipment system for case and carton packaging. Formulated with 40% sustainable raw materials, Liquamelt has potential for greater than 50% adhesive mileage improvement and a cool on delivery – hot on demand processing technology that results in lower energy costs, no char operation, easy clean up, and a safer work environment. This revolutionary system is currently available for the packaging market and will be expanded to other hot melt markets soon. Learn more about the Liquamelt® equipment system for Packaging.

Imagine the possibilities when we collaborate!

Our Focus is Clear. Perfecting Adhesives.™