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Adhesives hold packaging, labels, furniture, vehicle parts, shoes and electronic components together. However, during production they also leave residues: on application and laminating rollers, nozzles and melting units, on gluing units, labelling machines and conveyor belts, on moulds and on tools. If the residue is left to build up, machines become clogged, quality suffers, and cleaning becomes more time-consuming with every shift.<\/p>\n

Step 1: What type of adhesive is it?<\/h2>\n

We explain in detail the different types of adhesives in this article Various adhesives in the industry<\/a>. When it comes to cleaning, the most important factor is whether the adhesive is still soft or has already set.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type of adhesive<\/th>\nBehaviour and approach<\/th>\nMight be suitable<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Hot melt<\/strong>
Hot-melt adhesive, e.g. EVA, polyolefin<\/span><\/td>\n		softens again when heated
Pre-clean mechanically whilst warm; dissolve any residue with a cleaning agent<\/span><\/td>\n		Gluemex<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PUR hot-melt<\/strong>
reactive<\/span><\/td>\n		cures when exposed to moisture in the air and does not soften again afterwards
Remove before it sets, if possible<\/span><\/td>\n		Nova Safe S<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2-component adhesives<\/strong>
e.g. epoxy, polyurethane<\/span><\/td>\n		cure chemically
When fresh, use a cleaner; once set, simply soak and remove mechanically<\/span><\/td>\n		Nova Safe S<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emulsion adhesives and glues<\/strong>
e.g. PVAc, acrylate<\/span><\/td>\n		water-soluble when fresh, tough when dry
Rinse with water, then wipe dry with a cleaning product<\/span><\/td>\n		Planntex 100<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solvent-based adhesives<\/strong>
e.g. contact adhesive<\/span><\/td>\n		drying by evaporation
soften with cleaner and remove<\/span><\/td>\n		Gluemex<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Labels and adhesive tapes<\/strong>
Press-on adhesives<\/span><\/td>\n		remain sticky permanently
Peel off the label; remove any adhesive residue with a cleaner<\/span><\/td>\n		Topclean<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silicone<\/strong>
Adhesives and sealants<\/span><\/td>\n		elastic, adheres strongly
scrape off thick layers, remove the film with a cleaner<\/span><\/td>\n		Planntex 100<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

These suggestions are just a starting point. Adhesives vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. We\u2019ll work with you to find out which cleaner works best for your adhesive during a consultation, usually with a free sample or an on-site demonstration.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Choose the right method<\/h2>\n