Go Green with Tex Year Group on Earth Day 2023The origin of Earth DayIt is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd every year to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The idea for Earth Day was first proposed by US Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1969. Senator Nelson was concerned about the lack of attention paid to environmental issues and the effects of pollution on the planet. Earth Day 2023Since then, Earth Day has grown into a global event, with millions of people in over 190 countries participating in activities to promote environmental awareness and action. The theme for Earth Day 2023 is "Invest in Our Planet," which highlights the importance of dedicating our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues. Investing in our planet is necessary to protect it and the best way to pave a path towards a prosperous future. Go Green with Tex Year GroupOne way we can all make a difference is by using bio-based adhesives and compostable products. These products are made from natural materials that are biodegradable and do not harm the environment. They are a great alternative to traditional adhesives and products made from plastics and other harmful materials.Bio-based adhesives are made from natural materials such as starch, vegetable oils, and proteins. These adhesives are non-toxic and biodegradable, making them a great choice for environmentally conscious consumers. They can be used in a wide range of applications, from packaging to construction.Reference: Tex Year Bio-based Hot Melt Adhesive Sticks! Reduce Carbon Emissions, Natural Raw Materials for Multi-Purpose Home Craft.Compostable products are also a great choice for those looking to reduce their environmental impact. These products are made from materials that can be composted, such as plant-based fibers and materials derived from agricultural waste. They break down quickly in a compost pile, leaving behind nutrient-rich soil that can be used to grow more plants.Reference: Eco-Friendly Packaging: TexYear-Minima PLA Solutions Follow the Sustainable Trend.By using bio-based adhesives and compostable products, we can help to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and the environment. We can also support sustainable agriculture and reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources.This Earth Day, let's all do our part to restore our Earth by choosing eco-friendly products that are kinder to the planet. By making small changes in our daily lives, we can make a big impact on the health and sustainability of our planet for generations to come.

Eco-Friendly Packaging: TexYear-Minima PLA Solutions Follow the Sustainable Trend.Are you concerned about long lasting impact of traditional plastics on the environment? Look no further than TexYear-Minima. As a Taiwan pioneer manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, TexYear-Minima specializes in products made from Polyactic Acid (PLA), a biodegradable and compostable polymer.PLA is made from renewable resources such as corn starch, sugarcane, and potato starch, making it an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. Additionally, the production process for PLA generates much fewer greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future.But that's not all. PLA is also compostable and biodegradable, which means it breaks down in the industrial composting facilities, leaving no harmful substance. The standard for PLA compostability is set by ASTM D6400(US), or EN 13432(EU), ensuring that the material will break down within a specific time frame and under specific conditions.Using PLA-based products can help create a circular economy by reducing waste and promoting the use of sustainable resources. When PLA products reach the end of their life cycle, they can be composted, which produces valuable nutrients for soil and crops. This creates a closed-loop system where waste is minimized and resources are recycled and reused.By using certified PLA packaging solutions offered by TexYear-Minima, your products can reduce their carbon footprint, meet their sustainability goals, and contribute to a more sustainable future. TexYear-Minima offers a range of durable and reusable PLA-based products, including straws, cutlery, cups, bags, films and food containers. Let's join together to create a better world for future generations. If you're looking to reduce your business's environmental impact, consider TexYear-Minima premium PLA packaging solutions. We provide both standard and customized products tailored to your needs. TexYear-Minima website: https://www.texyear-minima.com/en

PUR Adhesive for Smart Watch AssemblySmart Watch Market TrendDespite inflation and geopolitical crises that have continued since the beginning of 2022, the global smartwatch market shipments increased 12% in 2022, according to the latest Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. What more exciting is, India’s smartwatch market grew 171% YoY to become the biggest smartwatch market in the world during Q3 of 2022 thanks to the rapid growth of their domestic market!Among the types of smartwatches, the basic smartwatch, with relatively lighter versions of operating systems (OS) and more affordable prices, has been the key driver in sharply boosting the India market recently. But still, in terms of revenue, the High-Level OS smartwatch overwhelms the basic smartwatch with a market size of almost 10 times due to its high average selling price.PUR Adhesive for Smart Watch AssemblyTex Year as a world leading adhesive supplier, we offer a range of PUR hot melt adhesive products for smartwatch assembly. Our products are suitable for high-end international brands, as well as basic local brands. Additionally, we offer products suitable for relatively dry weather conditions. We also have products with a faster curing time, which can help to increase efficiency during the assembly process. Moreover, we are proud to say that our products have already achieved great sales performance in India for their local brand. We are committed to continuing to offer high-quality products to meet the growing demands of the smartwatch market.Here are some general points that we need to be aware of while dealing with a smartwatch customer:1.    Bonding substrates: Usually PUR is used for assembly of display, watch frame, bottom lid, and sensor fixing. The substrates of display is usually glass, while the frame might be ABS, metal, or PC depends on different types of smartwatches.2.    Application method: Most of the smartwatch production line is automatic while there is still a few applying manually. 3.    Adhesive color: Black or transparent. Depends on customer needs, transparent color features a cleaner look, while black color is more visible for customer to track the glue applying status. 4.    Environment: The best condition for operation and curing is 25℃/65% (Temperature/Humidity), the dryer the environment is, the longer the curing time will be.5.    Pressuring & Curing time: Pressuring time is around 20-60mins, while curing time is up to 2-7 days depending on different production parameters of customer’s.6.    Testing standard: IP standard, including water and dust resistance, drop test, vibration test, etc.    In conclusion, as the smartwatch market trend continues to grow, the use of high-quality adhesive products becomes increasingly important. Our range of PUR hot melt adhesive products offers excellent bonding, durability, and resistance to moisture and temperature changes. Our commitment to providing quality products has earned us a good reputation in the industry, and we will continue to strive for excellence in meeting the needs of our customers.

Choose The Right Woodworking Edge-Banding PUR AdhesivesIn the woodworking edge-banding market, it’s common to use polyurethane hot-melt adhesive.PUR (polyurethane) hot-melt adhesive has good weather resistance and high stability. When it comes to kitchen and bathroom cabinets most need waterproof and heat-resistant bonding, PUR hot-melt adhesive is the best choice.The purpose of woodworking edge-banding is to look good, block moisture and improve durability.Laminating with different edge sealing can also provide cabinets various aesthetics. Common materials for edge-banding include PVC, ABS, solid wood, wood trim, acrylic, melamine, wood or wood veneer and other materials. PUR takes moisture curing as the reaction condition, and is also easily affected by ambient temperature and humidity. The PUR adhesives used in summer and winter are also different, so it is very important to choose the appropriate PUR. Tex Year provides high initial tack strength edge-banding series, suitable for materials like thick PVC and high rebound materials, which can improve fast curing. The newly developed product uses a no-clean PUR glue tank within 36 hours, which can be used for secondary heating.After using PUR adhesive, it is necessary to use a suitable cleaning agent to completely remove the residual PUR adhesive from the equipment.Once cured, PUR will not re-melt even if reheated, which makes regular cleaning management especially important. Corresponding to the equipment such as rollers, nozzles, barrels, and rubber hoses, Tex Year also provides different PUR cleaning agents to effectively remove the residual adhesive on the equipment.Tex Year provides EVA hot melt adhesive and PUR series woodworking edge-banding applications, also provides corresponding adhesives for different materials and thicknesses to meet your best needs!CONTACT US if you need further assistance. Our professional team of technical solution will be your strongest back up.

Choose the Right Automotive Lamp Glue to Ensure Your Driving SafetyAs a very important component of a car, automotive lamps (car light) play an important role in day/night lighting, traffic signals, fog light collision avoidance, direction signs, etc., and are an important guarantee for the safe driving of cars.In order to seal the mirror and the lamp housing, the lamp sealants must be used for lamination. At the same time, it is matched with UV Primer to fill the reflective surface, and Hard Coat is applied to the surface of the shell to increase weather resistance. All the adhesives must effectively resist high and low temperature, having resistance to UV and moisture, not yellow or foggy, also good adhesion to plastic. Automotive Lamp Industry TrendAccording to the report, the global automotive lighting market size was valued USD 27 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach USD34.9 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 5.3% during the forecast period. An increase in premium and SUV sales and advancements in lighting technology are some of the major factors driving the growth of the automotive lighting industry.However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a chips supply crisis, which also cause an influence on car lighting industry. Fortunately, demand for automobile picked up again at the end of 2020, although chip supply issue will not be resolve in a short period of time, car lamp will always be needed.Bullet Points for Adhesive ChoosingHigh and Low Temperature Circulation Resistance：The light bulb will emit heat when used for a long time. In such a high temperature environment, the car light glue needs to maintain its adhesion and sealing; and when the car is not running, the car light glue temperature will slowly drop. Outdoor temperature, it is necessary to ensure that the colloid will not delaminate or crack at low temperature, and maintain excellent flexibility.UV Resistance：Cars parked on the side of the road will be exposed to the sun for a long time. The car lamp glue must have the characteristics of not cracking, not aging and maintaining the sealing effect.Moisture Resistance：The car will also be corroded by water vapor and rain for a long time. The headlight glue needs to ensure that its tightness will not allow moisture to enter the interior of the headlight.No Yellowing and No Fogging：The car lamp glue cannot release organic gas to cause the fogging of the car lamp. At the same time, make sure that the light glue does not deteriorate or yellow to maintain the appearance of the light.Good Adhesion to Plastics：Considering the weight and cost, most of the current car lamp housing materials are composed of ABS, PC, PP and other plastics. Choose an adhesive that has good adhesion to plastics.Types of Automotive Lamp AdhesivesButyl Rubber Based HMA：Good adhesion to general engineering plastic materials and glass, and excellent high temperature resistance, low temperature resistance and heat aging resistance.Gel-Like Sealant HMA：No pollution, low molecular weight, no atomization, good high and low temperature resistance. No wire drawing during dispensing, excellent sealing, waterproof, anti-air leakage, light leakage and caulking effect. Removable and separate lamp lens and lampshade, recycling, rework and reuse. PUR Based HMA：The adhesion is high, the response speed is fast, the initial solid force can be quickly generated, and the PUR glue machine is used for a long time with less blockage.UV Primer：Good heat resistance and adhesion to plastic substrates. After UV curing, it can effectively fill the uneven surface.Hard-Coat：Suitable for PC substrate, excellent thermal shock properties, hardness and adhesion. After UV curing, it can effectively protect the shell from deterioration factors such as light, heat, oxygen, water, etc.The automotive lamps produced in Taiwan are among the best in the global market, and the lamp adhesives provided by Tex Year is widely used and trusted by the world's leading automotive lamp manufacturers. It is an indispensable key element for your car lights!CONTACT US if you need further assistance. Our professional team of technical solution will be your strongest back up. 

Using recyclable glue on beer manufacturing, contributing to a sustainable ecology!In the hot summer, having a glass of cold beer is one of life's great pleasures.Do you know that the plastic wrap of beer cans turns out to be a killer of marine life?Compared with other beverages, the packaging of beer is more environmental friendly. Only one plastic ring can put several cans of beer together for customers to take. However, the plastic film of beer packaging cannot be recycled and is light and thin. If it is rushed into the sea, it could become the hidden murderous intent in the sea, causing sea turtles, dolphins, and seabirds to be unable to eat, starving to death because their stomachs are stuffed with plastic.How important is the reduction of plastic packaging!As a packaging material, plastic has the advantages of lightness, thinness and low cost. Many commodity packagings contain plastic components. However, plastic cannot be completely decomposed in a short period of time, and it is easy to pollute the land, ocean, and even the air during the decomposition process. According to United Nations statistics, about 8 million tons of plastic waste enters the ocean every year, and these wastes eventually turn into plastic particles, which enter the human body through the food chain can endanger health. In recent years, consumers have finally realized that plastic reduction not only protects the earth's ecology, but also protects the safety of food, air and drinking water. In daily consumption, the concept of plastic reduction is gradually being taken into consideration in purchasing.The plastic-reduction beer packagingA well-know beer brand released a new type of packaging in 2018, which uses recyclable glue to fasten beer cans together, and small pieces of plastic handles to replace the traditional shrink film packaging of beer, claiming to be able to reduce plastic by 76%. The concept is to use the joints between the beer cans to apply hot melt adhesive between the cans to fix them, and only add a plastic handle outside the six-can package to achieve the purpose of reducing plastic. It is currently available in the UK and Norway markets. The design of plastic-reduction packaging can save the equivalent of 60 million plastic bags a year, and has the opportunity to reduce plastic by 1,200 tons per year.Recyclable adhesive replaces plasticAdhesives cannot damage the printing on the can, cannot affect the quality of beer, and must be able to withstand extreme refrigerated temperatures between storage, transportation, consumer end, and withstand the temperature changes of high sunlight exposure during shipping. Consumers can easily separate the two beer cans, and the residual glue on the beer cans will not stick.Finally, the glue residue on the beer can can be easily removed from the aluminum can for recycling purposes, and the glue can be recycled along with the beer aluminum can.TEX TEAR provides a large range of Sustainable & Compostable Adhesives. Packaging to reduce plasticAt present, only the famous beer brand uses such plastic-reduced packaging. It was developed by a century-old German company. In addition to beer cans, this plastic reduction packaging technology can also be applied to the packaging of PET mineral water rooms. In order to enable the entire industry to achieve the goal of plastic reduction, it will share the new technology with the industry.In this era of rising environmental awareness, plastic reduction is a trend in the food industry. The green transformation and positioning of major bottled water plants and breweries will be able to attract more consumers. Therefore, food manufacturers must think about how to use more environmental friendly products way of producing goods.In the application of plastic reduction in packaging, Tex Year has a record of cooperation with customers in recyclable glue. Welcome to inquire and make a contribution to the sustainable ecology together!CONTACT US if you need further assistance. Our professional team of technical solution will be your strongest back up. 

Hot Melt Adhesive - 318U, in Compliance with UL94 V-0 Flame RetardantThe adhesives used in electronic appliances need to have heat resistance and flame retardant properties.The European Union also stipulates that the adhesives used in electrical products must pass the UL94 V-0 certificate before they can be sold in Europe. The RoHS Directive and REACH regulations also clearly stipulate that when used in electrical and electronic products, the raw material ingredients must meet their safety regulations before they are allowed to be used.Due to the above reasons, we have developed a hot melt glue stick for fixing electronic components. This product not only needs to meet the requirements of heat resistance and bonding strength, but also the ingredients must comply with RoHS and REACH regulations, and pass the UL94 V-0 level flame retardant test. 318U is an eco-friendly glue stick developed to meet these requirements.318U is a polyolefin flame retardant adhesive certified by UL94 V-0. It is applied to fix the electrical components on the motherboard. Generally, the flame retardants added to flame retardant adhesives are complex and the ingredients often contain substances that are harmful to the environment. These harmful substances include heavy metals and antimony trioxide banned by EU RoHS Substances of Very High Concern(SVHC) banned by EU REACH and some halogen components. Among the common flame retardants, halogen flame retardants have the best flame retardant effect. This is why most flame retardant adhesives often add flame retardants containing halogen components.However, with the growth of environmental awareness, a new generation of UL-certified flame retardant adhesive -318U has removed all these harmful substances and replaced them with environmental friendly phosphorus-based flame retardants. Besides, 318U greatly reduces the amount of flame retardant added and improves the bonding strength to various materials. Generally speaking, the amount of halogen flame retardants added is approximately 15% to 20%, such as 918A and 914W. The amount of phosphorus-based flame retardants is approximately 20% to 35%. But in 318U, the flame retardant proportion is lower than 10% and passed UL94 V-0 test. This shows that 318U is a major breakthrough for such applications.Fig.1 is a brief description form to show Tex Year UL grade adhesive status.We can detect 914W containing abundant quantity of heavy metal, Sb2O3, PBDE and halogen. These substances are harmful to the environment. 918A also contains these substances except PBDE. 318U is the only product in Tex Year without containing these harmful substances. Items914W918A318URoHS 2.0With lead(Pb) 5 ppmWith lead(Pb) 5 ppmNot detectedRoHS-Sb2O3containcontainNot detectedREACH SVHCWith PBDENot detectedNot detectedHalogen Free(Green peace)With Br and ClWith Br and ClNot detected(Fig.1 ) The above test items are all supported by test reports.  FeaturesBenefits1High heat resistance, high adhesion strengthEasy to apply to electrical applications2APAO basedGood electrical properties3Low densityLower glue consumption4Low flame retardant added amountReduce pipeline pollution and high bonding strength5Heavy metal free & Sb2O3 free & SVHC free & halogen freeTo satisfy future RoHS & REACH regulationsUL94 Rating ScaleHB: Slow burning on a horizontal specimen; burning rate < 76 mm/min for thickness < 3 mm or burning stops before 100 mm. V-2: Burning stops within 30 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of particles allowed as long as they are no inflamed. V-1: Burning stops within 30 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of particles allowed as long as they are not inflamed.V-0: Burning stops within 10 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of particles allowed as long as they are not inflamed. 5VB: Burning stops within 60 seconds on a vertical specimen; no drips allowed; plaque specimens may develop a hole. 5VA: Burning stops within 60 seconds on a vertical specimen; no drips allowed; plaque specimens may not develop a hole. Adhesive chemists combine a number of additives to make fire retardant adhesives - and sometime even to quench flames (although this feature is harder to achieve nowadays with many goods manufacturers now requesting halogen-free formulations).It is a perfect balance as these additives will cause interference to other adhesive properties such as strength, rheology, cure speed, flexibility, etc.CONTACT US if you need further assistance. Our professional team of technical solution will be your strongest back up.

The Best Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions* in Adhesive Industry! (*Up to 20%)Introduce you the brand-new BIONIS series! Made by natural materials with bio-based content more than 20%, and use Tex Year ‘s 40+ years expertise in adhesives.BIONIS series products have the same performance and operability as traditional hot melt adhesives, and do not need to change the production process, which can help customers save energy and reduce carbon emission, and switch adhesive products in a seamless way, so as to do our best to protect the earth.6 Features of Bio-based Hot Melt Adhesive:Natural Materials & Biological SubstrateEnvironmental Protection, Carbon Reduction and Lower OdorCertified by German DIN CERTCOThe Same Performance as Traditional HMAsNo Need to Change the Equipment ProcessSuitable for Various of MaterialsTex Year Group is committed to environmental protection management, and has been striving to reduce carbon emissions in all aspects of the entire life cycle of products such as raw material procurement, development, production, logistics, use and disposal.CONTACT US if you need further assistance. Our professional team of technical solution will be your strongest back up.

TexYear Bio-based Hot Melt Adhesive Sticks!Reduce Carbon Emissions, Natural Raw Materials for Multi-Purpose Home Craft.Biological chicken? Biological machine? No, it is a bio-based (biological chicken, biological machine and bio-based sound the same in Mandarin), bio-based hot melt adhesive that reduces carbon and reuses raw materialsWon the DIN CERTCO certification, is the representative of natural, non-toxic, environmental friendly ultra-pure hot melt adhesive sticksAs pure and low odor as all our hot melt adhesives, but closer to nature&#39;s organic cycleIt can be applied to all aspects of life, and the application is flexible and simple to use because we believe that simplicity is the best way to move the world.If you want to stick to a low-carbon life, let&#39;s start together!CONTACT US if you need further assistance. Our professional team of technical solution will be your strongest back up.