Swift®tak RP-257 is a waterborne adhesive known for its excellent multi-substrate adhesion and rheology. It features low viscosity and high-speed gluing capabilities, making it ideal for use in paperboard, folding carton, and case sealing applications. Swift®tak RP-257 offers excellent machinability and is designed for extrusion application methods in high-speed production environments.

Product Type: Waterborne Adhesive

Application Area: Cartons, Case Sealing, Folding Carton, Glue Lap, Packaging Mechanisms, Paper Converting, Paperboard

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Carton Stock, Paper, Paperboard, Solid Bleached Sulfate (Sbs) Paperboard

Application Method: Extrusion

Features: Excellent Machinability, Excellent Multi-Substrate Adhesion, Excellent Rheology, High Speed Gluing, Low Viscosity, Minimizes Downtime, UV Detectable, Water-based

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Characteristics
  • Wide range adhesion: will bond many carton stocks, including poly- coated or fluor treated recycled & sbs
  • Excellent rheology: enables high number of cartons per minute; minimizes blocking & rejects
  • Low viscosity / clean machining: accurate application using non- contact extrusion systems
  • Uv indicator: adhesive application can be monitored; minimized down time

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Typical Applications
  • Formulated specifically for several packaging and converting paperboard applications.
  • It is designed for high-speed, folding carton manufacturing to run in a straight-line gluing process.
  • It can also be used for other paperboard applications such as carton seal, case seal and glue-lap.
  • A UV indicator has been added to enable tracking of the adhesive using UV lamps.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solids Contentapprox. 51%-
Viscosity (at 26°C)475 - 575cPs-
pH4.0 - 6.0--

Safety & Health

Safety Advice

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

Packaging & Availability

Typical Packaging

5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums and 300-gallon totes. Other packaging may be available.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
90 days
Cleaning Instructions

Best to clean before drying. Use warm water.

Storage Conditions

For best performance, the product should be stored and used at 65°F – 85°F. Do not freeze. Ship and store at temperatures above 5oC.