H.B. Fuller WB 4948 MLN

H.B. Fuller WB 4948 MLN is a water-based adhesive known for its high wet tack and clean machining properties. It provides ideal performance for structured sheet-based kitchen towels in spray and extrusion application systems. It is commonly used in tail tie applications for cellulose-based tissue, bath tissue, and paper towel production.

Product Type: Tail Tie Adhesive, Waterborne Adhesive

Application Area: Bath Tissue, Paper Converting, Paper Towel

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Application Method: Extrusion, Spray

Features: Clean Machining, Good Release Properties, High Performance, Tacky, Wet Tack

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Highlights
  • 95% reduction in roll waste
  • 50% reduction in applied adhesive
  • Downtime reductions of three hours per week for unscheduled cleanup
  • Downtime reduction due to fewer downstream wrapper jams
  • Proven solutions for Futura rewinders to address buildup in winding nest 90% reduction in customer complaints due to over-penetration or poor release.
  • Line speeds increase of 100 fpm; less “ironing” required
  • Formulated to provide 100% release
  • Ability to optimize release while maintaining tail control
  • Adhesives designed to improve machine hygiene

Successful history of tail control on:

  • Bath tissue
  • Kitchen towel
  • Hardwound towel
  • Jumbo roll tissue

Solutions that are proven in all application systems:

  • Plate and pan
  • Wire and pan
  • Linear extrusin
  • Spray

 

Product Characteristics
  • high-performance
  • very good machining characteristics

Applications & Uses

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Application Area
Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application and Usage Information
  • Developed for a variety of applications.
  • Cleaning Instructions Whenever possible, clean up product before it dries, using warm water. If dry, use hot water and scraper.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content2.3%-
Viscosity6000cPsRVF
Density8.42lbs/gal-
pH7.75--

Safety & Health

Safety Conditions

Product will irritate eyes if contact occurs. Skin irritation is possible on prolonged or repeated contact.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
90 days
Storage Conditions

Store above 40°F (4°F). For best results, we recommend that the product be used within three months.