Gluing technology for health care
Industrial gluing of hygiene products with no adhesive stringing or contamination
Application systems for manufacturers of diaper products, protective clothing and medical devices – where every product has to meet strict hygiene and quality standards.
- ExclusiveRobatech partner for the Czech Republic
- 50+ yearsin the industry
- Our owntesting centre
- 24/7service and SOS line
Selected customers from the industry
Where we help in the production of healthcare and hygiene products
Gluing elastic elements in diapers and incontinence products
Precise spiral or bead application of hot melt to fix elastic strands, cuffs and leg hems in disposable diapers and incontinence products. The instant setting of the adhesive keeps up the production pace on a high-speed line.
Lamination of nonwoven layers
Coating or spiral application of hot melt to bond the top sheet, the core layer and the back sheet of hygiene products. An even, thin layer of adhesive ensures the cohesion of the structure with no overflow onto the product surface.
Production of surgical masks and protective clothing
Needle-free bonding of nonwoven layers for surgical masks, disposable surgical gowns and protective covers – with no needle holes that could be a source of contamination.
Fixing the absorbent core
Precise dosing of hot melt to stabilise the absorbent core inside a hygiene product – no movement of the core when worn, no adhesive overflow onto the product surface in skin contact.
Production of filters and respirators
Gluing layers of filter media and the structural frames of disposable respirators and face masks. Hot melt ensures a firm bond even with delicate filter materials without damaging their structure.
Layering of tissues and hygiene paper
Bonding layers of cellulose and nonwovens in the production of paper tissues, napkins and hygiene paper. Spiral or coating application of hot melt ensures a cohesive multi-layer structure with no adhesive on the product surface.
What you're dealing with
- Production lines for hygiene products (diapers, sanitary pads) run at high speeds – the application system has to dose the adhesive precisely and repeatably even at a high cycle rate, with no adhesive stringing or dripping that would contaminate the product surface.
- The products come into direct skin contact – any overflow or contamination from the gluing process is unacceptable. A precise cut-off and a clean application with no adhesive stringing are key hygiene requirements for the application system.
- Different materials, different layer thicknesses and different types of products require different adhesive-application configurations. Switching between products has to be fast and with no loss of application quality.
How Kaletech solves it
Robatech systems for the production of hygiene and healthcare products deliver a precise, clean application of hot melt – with no adhesive stringing, dripping or overflow onto the product surface. Whether it is spiral spray for laminating layers of nonwovens, precise dot dosing for fixing elastic elements or a bead application for fixing the absorbent core, each configuration is designed for the specific parameters of the line and the type of product.
A key property of Robatech application systems for hygiene is a reproducible application even at high production speeds. Electric application heads switch the adhesive in milliseconds – the start and end of application precisely follows the signal from the line PLC, so the adhesive is where it should be and nowhere else. The result is a clean product, minimal adhesive consumption and no cleaning of overflow.
How it works and what technology is used
Robatech technology for healthcare and the production of hygiene products works exclusively with hot melt technology – a solvent-free adhesive applied hot that sets instantly with no need for a drying zone. This is a key prerequisite for high-speed production and a clean process in skin contact. The Robatech system integrates a melter, a heated Performa hose and an application head into a controlled unit synchronised with the production line. The choice of the specific application head (spiral spray, dot dosing, bead) depends on the type of application and material.
Hot melt preparation and melting
A compact melter (Alpha for lower adhesive consumption, MultiMelt for high-output lines) melts hot melt granules to a defined viscosity. Stable temperature and pressure are the prerequisite for a repeatable application – every product receives the same amount of adhesive.
Adhesive transfer through a heated hose
The heated Performa hose maintains a stable temperature and viscosity of the adhesive from the melter all the way to the application head – with no temperature fluctuations that would cause an unstable application or adhesive stringing.
Precise application by the application head
The electric Volta or SpeedStar Compact heads switch the adhesive in milliseconds – a precise start and stop responds to the signal from the line PLC. Spiral spray is used for laminating layers of nonwovens; dot or bead dosing for fixing elastic elements and the absorbent core.
Synchronisation with the line and monitoring
The RCS control system or direct integration via PLC synchronises the application with the movement of the material. Real-time monitoring of adhesive consumption alerts the operators to a deviation from the norm – even before a defective product leaves the line.
Technology used
Robatech Alpha Melter
A compact melter ideal for use in industries such as carton processing, packaging gluing and graphic arts.
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Robatech MultiMelt Melters
A versatile melter for various types of hot melt adhesives.
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SpeedStar Compact electric jetting head
The fastest electric jetting head for intermittent hot melt adhesive application. Adhesive savings of up to 50 %. Ideal…
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Volta application head
Thanks to its design, it is durable and protected against external influences with IP55 protection. With Volta you save…
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Performa – heated hose for highly precise applications
Heated hoses for hot melt adhesives have a significant influence on how reliably and precisely products are glued.
More informationReal-world results
Gluing filters in FFP3 respirator half-masks
Thanks to a collaborative-robot solution from Kaletech, Work Press Aviation produces more than 8,000 FFP3 respirator hal…
Show case studyProduction of filters for FFP3 respirator masks
Thanks to a collaborative robot solution, the customer can produce more than 8,000 masks per shift with the highest leve…
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Application of spray gluing on medical material
The universal solution of the technology allows the production of a large number of product variants.
Show case studyCustomer references
„To seal the filters of a respiratory half-mask we approached Kaletech, which helped supply both the technology and the adhesive. Given the time constraints we chose a solution with collaborative robots and also used the rental service, which sped up production even before purchasing the technology. We are satisfied with Kaletech's services and products and will gladly recommend them for another project."
Why solve your gluing challenge with Kaletech
50+ years of industry experience
We build on the development of Swiss Robatech (since 1975) and our own practice on the Czech market since 2004.
Authorised Robatech partner
The exclusive supplier of Robatech technologies for industrial gluing.
In-house service and parts
A service team, spare parts in stock and an SOS line.
Free consultation
We will design a tailored solution and fine-tune it directly in your operation.
How the collaboration works
Inquiry and consultation
Get in touch and tell us what and where you glue. We will discuss your operation and goals with no obligation.
Application analysis
We assess the materials, the line speed and the requirements for the bond. We recommend a suitable technology and adhesive.
Design and test
We design the configuration and verify it with a test on your materials – often in our testing centre.
Installation and training
We install the system, integrate it into the line and train the operators and maintenance staff.
Service and support
We provide spare parts, preventive service and an SOS line throughout the entire operation.
Frequently asked questions
Yes – the hot melt adhesives used in the production of hygiene products (diapers, sanitary pads, incontinence products) are formulated for skin contact. Kaletech provides the application technology; we will help you consult on the choice of a suitable adhesive that meets the relevant standards together with the adhesive manufacturer.
Do you manufacture hygiene or healthcare products?
Get in touch – we will assess your application (type of product, line speed, materials) and design an application system precisely for your operation. With no obligation.
- +420 732 469 082
- info@kaletech.cz
- SOS service: +420 736 443 247