Discover the Problems Polymer Fusion Labeling Technology can Solve for Newell Brands

Problems Polymer Fusion Labeling Technology Can Solve For Olefin plastics.

Because of bad Label Adhesion, you will have long term…

What is Polymer Fusion Labeling Technology

Different from standard Adhesion Label Technologies where the primary action is surface adhesion of two different materials attempting to glue together, Polymer Fusion Labeling Technology melts (fuses) a label made only of Polymer to the Polymer Product. Which at the molecular level is creating one piece of fused inseparable olefin plastic.

Example (Like welding two metals together)

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Label Adhesion

Nothing wants to adhere long term to plastics like Polyethylene and Polypropylene!

The Surface Energy of Substrates

Dyne Level per Square Centimeter

Steel – 1000

Polyethylene- 30

Teflon – 18

We use Teflon to coat pans so nothings stick to it. The Polyolefin Family of plastics does the same thing with standard labels, rejects adhesion.

Our labels do not stick either… They FUZE

Fusion is a process that uses heat to join or fuse two or more materials by heating them to their melting point.

We do the exact same thing with our labels and the skin surface of the plastics products.

Examples of Adhesion Based Labels

Poor Brand Image

Polyfuze Technology Elevated RCP's Brand Image

Polyfuze has a lifetime guarantee that the brand image will last the life of the product or part.

No other labeling company will claim that because they know they cant, due to the nature of these plastics rejecting adhesion

“Color Increases Brand Recognition By 80%”-Forbes

Polyfuze Helped RCP get back their three-color brand image, boasting recognition of the Rubbermaid Brand once again.

Example – Which label did you recognize first when you looked at the image of the three Slim Jims?

After 4 Years of Use

Litigation of Warning Labels

“Failure to Warn.”

The Supreme Court, essentially recognized that while generally, manufacturers are strictly liable for failing to warn, that duty is discharged where a sufficient warning is made because it can be reasonably assumed the warning will be read-(Rest.2d Torts, § 402A, com. j, p. 353.)

Polyfuze helped companies like GM and Ford with their Warning/Safety labels

Due to the rejection of adhesion, They couldn’t find something that would adhere long term.

So GM and Ford turned to Polymer Fusion Labeling Technology, to exceed all standards they were held too.

Children’s product have standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 (CPSIA)

The Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008 requires
manufacturers and importers of products intended for use by
children 12 and under to place permanent distinguishing marks
(tracking labels) on products within scope.

Hot Stamp Foil Vs. Fusion Technology... Lacquer Thinner- Permanency Revealed

Fusion Labeling Compliance & Standards Met

Industry Restricted Substance Compliances Polyfuze meets and/or exceeds

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC – Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
FDA – Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
CPSIA – Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

Meeting or Exceeding Standards for Powersports, Durable Goods / Food Beverage, Supply Chain & Agriculture /Outdoor Recreation, Waste, Recycling & Sanitary

UL 969 – Standard for Safety Marking and Labeling Systems for LSE Polyolefin Plastic Durable Goods
ANSI Z535.4 – Standard for Product Safety Signs and Labels
ASTM D6868 – Standard Specification for Labeling of End Items that Incorporate Plastics and Polymers.
ASTM – 3359 – Standard test methods for measuring adhesion by tape test.
ASTM D6252 / D6252M – Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Label Stocks at a 90° Angle. Active Standard
ASTM D6868 – Standard Specification for Labeling of End Items that Incorporate Plastics and Polymers
ASTM D903- 98 – Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesion
ASTM D3330/D3330M – 2004 – Test Method for 180* Peel Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tape
British Standard BS 5609:1986 – Specification for printed pressure- sensitive, adhesive-coated labels for marine use
87152-ZB4-V30 – Honda Power Equipment. LABEL, SPECIFICATION
NEC 2014 – National Electrical Code (NEC 2014) for Labeling

Medical Industry Certifications

(Meets Intent) ISO 13485 – Quality Management System compliance to the standard for organizations involved in the Medical Device industry

Automotive Industry Certifications

(Meets Intent) ISO/TS 16949:2009 – Quality management system requirements for the design and development, production, and when relevant, installation and service of automotive-related products.
(Meets Intent) ISO 14001:2004 – International standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS)

Ford Certifications

ASTM – 3359 – Standard test methods for measuring adhesion by tape test.
ASTM D6252 / D6252M – Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Label Stocks at a 90° Angle. Active Standard
2017 RSMS – Global Restricted Substance Management Standard (RSMS)
WSS–M99P2222 – D1 – PERFORMANCE, VEHICLE INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY COMPONENT AND ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS
WSS-M99P9999-A1 – RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT STANDARD
WSS-M15P4-G – ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE, HARD MOLD-IN-COLOR INTERIOR COMPONENTS
WSS-M15P4-H – ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE, HARD MOLD-IN-COLOR INTERIOR COMPONENTS ***TO BE USED WITH FORD WSS-M99P1111-A***

GM Certifications

GMW14445 – GM WORLWIDE ENGINEERING STANDARDS
GMW3059 – RESTRICTED AND REPORTABLE SUBSTANCES
GMW14573 – GLOBAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LABELS
GMW15862 – BAR CODE CONTENT, FORMAT, AND LABEL RQM’TS FOR PART ID, VERIFICATION, AND TRACE
GMW14089 – LABEL DESIGN CRITERIA
GMW 14125 – ABRASION RESISTANCE TEST – LINEAR ABRASION TEST
GMW 3208 – ABRASION RESISTANCE TEST
GME L0004 – ENGINE OIL RESISTANCE TEST
GMW 3356 – BRAKE FLUID RESISTANCE TEST
B0 40 1990 – WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESISTANCE TEST
GMW 14333-A – FUEL RESISTANCE TEST
Sonax or 9981285 – DETERGENT RESISTANCE TEST
(20+) ADDITIONAL TESTS PERFORMED – SEE ATTACHED RESULTS

Certifications and Members

ISO
9001:2015 Certification

2020 Certification Achievement for Manufacturer of durable goods labels

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Company

(Lean/Master Black belt, Green Belt Certified Team Members)

AIAG
Member

Automotive Industry Action Group Member

UL969 Standards Technical Panel (STP) / UL Member

Authorized Labeling Suppliers Program (ALSP) – LP5647

ANSI
Z535

Committee Member

Connect With Kamla Delahel

Polymer Fusion Engineering Technician

Kamla Has been assisting Rubbermaid Commerical Products continuously, helping RCP elevate their brand on new and existing projects.

Project Engineer - Rubbermaid Commercial

"I have been doing this for over 40 years. Based on your products performance with labeling our products...you guys make something that nobody else does... I can say that our scrap rate, using Polyfuze versus heat transfers, is far less... Once you start using it, it sells itself."

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