Adhesives in the packaging industry

Adhesive applications in the packaging industry are as follows:

(1) Manufacturing corrugated boxes, corrugated corrugated cardboard, sealed boxes and boxes;

(2) folding box;

(3) Lamination;

(4) Tube winding (winding and spiral winding);

(5) assembly box;

(6) bags;

(7) labels;

Polyvinyl acetate and polyvinyl alcohol are important components of adhesives for corrugated cartons. Starch adhesives are used to paste corrugated cardboard and box seals. Polyurethane adhesives are used to laminate polyester films, aluminum foils and polyethylene films into laminates. Hot melt adhesives are used in various food packaging such as cartons, paper cans, paper bags, paper cups, laminated metal foils, and the like.

Brazier discusses adhesives for the packaging industry.