Avery Dennison has added a new solvent-free iA Tec adhesive to its 777 Cast Film and MACal 9300 Pro.
Adhesion is said to be equivalent to solvent-based products (20 minutes and 24 hours), and the improved stability of iA Tech reduces the potential for ooze, so it allows more time between cutting and weeding.
Mark Gower, research principal, Avery Dennison, led the project team for this new adhesive and said: “This more reliable water-dispersed adhesive now gives users much better flexibility, with more time to manage projects. There are several improvements to conventional emulsion adhesives, such as temperature resistance, transparency and whitening properties that match solvent-based alternatives. Cohesion, durability and resistance to plasticizer migration are even better than products with solvent adhesive.”
“This innovation uses state-of-the-art patented advanced acrylic adhesive technology (PAAAT) to eliminate solvents completely – a long-standing goal, with big benefits for brand owners and graphics users,” added Natascia Oprandi, product manager signage, EMENA. “We are especially pleased to have achieved not only a less environmentally impactful product, eliminating solvent use, but also one with so many extended benefits for applicators and brand owners. We expect many users to switch to the new technology for a range of different applications including corporate branding, vehicle markings and window graphics. In the near future, we will also be offering the new adhesive in a wider range of products.”
