Tetra Pak, in partnership with Henkel, a leader in solutions of adhesives, sealants and surface treatments, extends the portfolio of adhesives to meet the growing demand of the food and beverage industry for food security, high performance and quality. One of the highlights is the new Tetra Pak ® TrayFix, a hot melt Adhesive based amorphous polyolefin, high quality, secondary packaging. The new product offers superior application consumption reduction to 25% and high thermal stability.
In addition, the adhesive reduces the need for cleaning pumps, hoses, nozzles and filters and equipment increases the durability of the components applicators, allowing an increase of the production volume. The Tetra Pak ® TrayFix is indicated for low and high speed machines.
According to Edison Kubo, Director of business development of Tetra Pak '' s technical services, the novelty has a higher yield compared to other options available on the market. "Because of its excellent thermal stability, the product maintains its original properties unchanged for long periods when heated," said Kubo.
For André Baron, Head of industrial adhesives Division of Henkel, the differential of the Tetra Pak ® TrayFix is the fact that he''s produced with raw materials of last generation from sustainable global suppliers. "There is a significant decrease of maintenance costs of up to 40%, depending on the type of operation. Is a light and transparent, that improves the appearance of packing and ensures food safety for the consumer, "said the Executive.
The need for the development of a comprehensive portfolio of adhesives for lids, straws and packaging emerged in 2010 with the partnership globally between Tetra Pak and Henkel. Each product undergoes rigorous technical requirements created for delivering maximum performance.
Partnership
In 2010 the partnership was signed between Tetra Pak, the world leader in solutions for processing and packaging of food, and Henkel, world leader in adhesives. The aim of this Union is to develop a comprehensive portfolio of adhesives for application on covers, straws and secondary packaging Tetra Pak.
The stickers designed and manufactured by Henkel are tested and approved by both companies. In addition, the differential is in the formulation, developed exclusively to meet the most stringent technical requirements and deliver maximum performance and value for each application.
Through this partnership, new products are developed to meet a tougher market, seeking and differentiated products that meet the needs of the industry, adding value to production processes.
Currently the portfolio of Tetra Pak '' s adhesive has the following products:
• Tetra Pak ® TP 2335 (Standard Performance) and Tetra Pak ® TrayFix 300 (High Performance): application in secondary boxes
• Tetra Pak ® StrawFix 100 (High Performance): application in straws
• Tetra Pak ® CapFix Line (High Performance): application in covers
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