Hot melt adhesive is composed of a combination of various thermoplastic materials. While in its liquid state, hot melt can bond materials when it hardens after cooling down. There are different mechanisms involved in the setting process of hot melt, including the formation of physically cross-linked crystallization, micro-separation, and hydrogen bonding. This training focuses on explaining how hot melt sets through crystallization and sheds light on the role of different ingredients such as polymers, waxes, and tackifiers. The polymers discussed range from EVA, ethylene-acrylics, APO’s, metallocenes, which are new polymers with unique properties due to the metallocene technique. This approach aims to understand how existing and future metallocene polymers, copolymers, and block-copolymers work. Additionally, attention is given to new copolymers from EBA-manufacturers. The wax also plays a vital role in the setting process by determining the open time, reducing viscosity, and influencing the crystallization behavior of the hot melt. This training will clarify how a polyolefinic wax reacts differently in comparison to a similar backbone-structured polymer and what happens in a mixture. It will also explore the impact of amorphous tackifiers on hot melt crystallization behavior.
The training on "Hot Melt Solidification: Strategies for Formulation, Rapid Solutions, and Optimal Performance" is essential for adhesive formulators to;
1. Enhance Knowledge in Adhesive Technology: Gain a comprehensive understanding of hot melt adhesive technology, crucial for staying competitive in the adhesive formulation industry.
2. Access to Latest Industry Advancements: Learn about the newest developments and innovations in the field, ensuring you are up-to-date with cutting-edge practices and technologies.
3. Gain Skills with Advanced Equipment: Understand working directly with sophisticated equipment and materials, which is invaluable for practical application and expertise.
4. Develop High-Performance, Industry-Specific Adhesives: Learn to create adhesives tailored to meet the unique requirements of various industries, enhancing product quality, production efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
This is a very useful industry recommended training for the adhesives and sealants industry professionals in particular;
- R&D chemists, formulators, scientist, new product developers
- Technical service managers, lab managers, product managers
- Professionals from adhesives and related raw-materials area
- OEM and brand owners
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