The Root of the Problem

Today's adhesives are versatile and—more than not—live up to their requirements. But when an adhesive doesn't deliver the desired properties, it can mean failure of the entire package.

Problem: Lamination Defects

According to Papsin and Newell, there are many possible causes of delamination and appearance defects. Compatibility issues between the adhesive and the ink or substrate choice; poor curing; improper or lack of surface treatment; and poor formulation of adhesives are just a few examples.