Created on 08.22

Packaging Adhesive Application: From Product Analysis to Automation

A successful packaging automation project should start with the product rather than the machine.
When a customer says, "We need automatic adhesive application," the first question should not be which machine to buy.
The more important questions are:
What is the product?
Where does the adhesive need to be applied?
Why is the adhesive required?
What production problem needs to be solved?
This product-oriented approach is important when developing an automatic packaging adhesive solution.

Automated packaging machine with conveyor and integrated control panel, labeled KQ TS-800B2.

Step 1: Analyze the Product

The product structure determines how the adhesive application system should operate.
Different products may require adhesive on different surfaces or locations.
Potential applications include:
  • Paper bags
  • Courier bags
  • Cartons
  • Gift boxes
  • Packaging bags

Step 2: Understand the Adhesive

The adhesive type affects the machine configuration.
Possible solutions include:

Double-Sided Tape

Suitable for applications using pre-made tape.

Easy Tear Tape

Suitable for packaging requiring a convenient opening function.

Hot Melt Adhesive

Suitable for selected applications where adhesive is applied during production.

Release Liner Application

Suitable when a controlled adhesive layer needs to be created and transferred.

Automated packaging machine with rollers, control panel, and labeled "KQ TS-800B2."

Step 3: Identify the Application Position

The application location is another important factor.
The system needs to apply the adhesive where it is required while maintaining stable production.
For special packaging structures, customized mechanical solutions may be necessary.

Step 4: Consider Production Speed

The adhesive application system must work with the production cycle.
A solution designed for a low-speed process may not be suitable for high-volume production.
Therefore, production speed should be considered during equipment development.

Step 5: Evaluate Existing Equipment

If the customer already has a packaging machine, replacing it may not always be necessary.
An inline retrofit solution can potentially add an automatic adhesive application module to the existing equipment.

Label applicator machine with rollers, spools, and a metallic frame for packaging operations.

KQ Application Engineering

KQ follows an application-oriented process:
Product
↓
Adhesive
↓
Application Position
↓
Production Process
↓
Automation Solution
This approach helps ensure that the equipment is designed around the customer's actual requirements.

Conclusion

Packaging adhesive automation is not simply a matter of purchasing a glue machine.
The product structure, adhesive type, application position, production speed, and existing equipment all influence the final solution.
KQ Automation provides customized tape and adhesive application solutions based on the customer's complete production process.
Ryan Liu
KQ Overseas Sales Representative
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