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Hot melt glues and adhesives provide a crucial advantage in various industries such as packaging, converting, assembly, bookbinding, nonwovens, and footwear. Unlike water-based or solvent-based adhesives, hot melt adhesives offer the benefit of a fast bonding process without the need for lengthy drying times.

The utilization of NIR technology in measuring glue coatings expedites the commencement of operations, enhances productivity, minimizes waste, and enables the storage of valuable quality data based on individual rolls or production runs. In the absence of an online measurement system, the line needs to be initiated and samples collected for laboratory analysis. This process is repeated until the system is fully optimized. Conversely, with the presence of an online system, the optimization occurs in real-time, resulting in improved efficiency. The Ethernet-based quality data archiving, facilitated by fixed sensors, allows for the association of rolls or runs with specific startups, shifts, or operators, thereby potentially safeguarding against unwarranted customer complaints.