To understand how labeling for bottle jars and cans may go awry, you don’t have to have worked in a factory. All of us handle different containers with labels on them. No doubt, some of the lower quality adhesives result in slimy residue and labels that slide off. But, better types of bonding agents exist that can avoid these common pitfalls.
Adhesives may be hot melt glues or wet glues. Hot melt glues need to be heated until they melt and then stick to labels or package surfaces. These glues last a long time and work well when used to seal packages, cases and cartons. Wet glues, on the other hand, are liquid at general room temperature. Many companies favor these for labels on bottles and glasses since they adhere and can be applied quickly.
But for a company, that is really only the first consideration. The machine that puts the label on has a lot to do with how smooth production will be. As all companies seek to make the production process flow naturally and at a quick pace, having a clean running machine is beneficial. Companies operating this equipment will see increases in output.
Speed is only one area where companies can increase efficiency. Alphabond also runs machines manufactured with cleaning and maintenance in mind. Users want to focus on getting their products to the market and not on cleaning equipment. Less time spent on keeping things clean and working correctly means more production time for a company.
Setting times are also very important. These determine, in part, how quickly companies can move products. Alphabond products set quickly so you can continue working. Furthermore, these adhesives stick to many different surfaces and don’t come off easily. They can fix labels to both bottles and treated glass.
Of course, no matter how hard people try to keep products from coming into contact with water, accidents happen. Sometimes storage units let in moisture or refrigerators result in condensation. Low-quality labels might fall off in those conditions. A better solution is to use glues that can resist water and stay on the object.
Labelling adhesive, in one sense, is what helps keep a company related to its product. The label serves as one of the main forms of communication with customers. Thus, using the proper types of labelling adhesive for your products is almost as important as the image on the label. With all the varieties out there, though, it is best to get help from people who can explain exactly what glues work with what materials and conditions.