Category Archive: Case and Carton Sealing

Sep 21

In Manufacturing, It All Comes Down to Economics

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During the recent economic recession, most manufacturers have done all they can think of to cut costs while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. The continued pressure to keep production costs down is causing some operations managers to wonder how far they can go before it is too far.

Sep 15

The Solution: Adhesive Audits

Offset rises in adhesive costs by having a glue audit to determine how well your adhesive performs.

Jul 30

A Simple “Sealed Shut” Solution

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In determining the best solution for the company, we found a HAR product that worked on their coated boxes. In addition to permanently sealing the boxes, our formulation required less glue per carton, set faster, allowed production to speed-up and eliminated the product damage and customer complaints.

Jun 30

Did You Know?

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The adhesive used to assemble and seal any kind of food or beverage packaging is governed by the FDA. HAR Adhesive Technologies offers several white glues and hot melt adhesives that are FDA-approved, which include being non-toxic and transprent.

May 04

Supply Vs. Demand

Case and carton sealing hot melt adhesives are always in stock at HAR Adhesives Technologies.

Mar 17

HAR Offers the Latest Technology In Hot Melts: Advantra Encore™ Adhesive

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Now available at HAR Adhesives, this hot melt was specifically designed to address the most important issue facing case and carton packaging manufacturers: exceptional bonding on a uniquely broad range of challenging substrates and service temperatures.

Feb 16

Who Cares About Price Per Pound?

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Adhesive Hot melt price per pound is only part of the equation when it comes to figuring out what your true cost is for each carton sealed. Your actual adhesive cost could be 20, 30, or maybe even 40% higher than you realize.

Feb 03

Cost Is Just Part of the Equation

The homopolymer products worked great on all of their uncoated corrugated boxes which constitutes about 75% of their business. However, this cost cutting measure had a negative effect on the performance with these coated boxes and caused major production slowdown.

Jan 19

Adhesives in the Food Industry

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HAR Adhesive Technologies offers cold set adhesives that are water-based and non-toxic which is perfect for the food industry.