Swift®

Swift® adhesive represents the epitome of versatility, delivering high-performance adhesion solutions across a spectrum of industries, including automotive, construction, manufacturing, and personal hygiene. With its low-VOC composition and suitability for food contact, Swift adhesive not only supports compliance but also provides robust adhesion across diverse applications, such as stationery, automotive textiles, and hygiene products. With solutions that provide low-VOC composition and suitability for food contact, Swift adhesives can help support compliance requirements while providing robust adhesion across diverse applications, such as stationery, automotive textiles, and hygiene products.

Swift®bond

We offer an extensive range of high performing one- and two-component, solvent-based and solvent-free, reactive polyurethane adhesives under the Swift®bond brand. This diverse portfolio covers many bonding applications such as automotive headlamp assembly, automotive panel lamination, composites and engineered panel manufacturing, as well as the bonding of diverse industrial substrates.

Swift®lock

The diverse portfolio of Swift®lock branded products covers many bonding applications such as automotive interior trim, general assembly, textile lamination, edgebanding, and automotive panel lamination. These products are typically polyurethane reactive hot melts used in the manufacturing process.

Swift®melt

Under the Swift®melt brand, H.B. Fuller offers an inclusive range of thermoplastic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) that enable bonding of difficult substrates for varied applications. This portfolio covers many bonding applications such as pressure sensitive tapes or labels, container labelling, automotive trim applications, and more.

Swift®tak

Our full range of water-based adhesives, branded Swift®tak, are formulated using synthetic or bio-based polymers. They cover many bonding applications such as container labelling, tissue and towel products, folding carton and corrugated box manufacture, book production, film to print lamination, and membrane press applications.

Swift®therm

For end-of-line packaging, book production, corrugated box manufacture, container labelling and more, look for the Swift®therm brand. As the name suggests, these are EVA-based hot melt adhesives that cover many bonding applications through a variety of industries and applications.

Our Commitment

Swift® combines high-quality adhesive technology with innovation and sustainability to meet evolving industrial needs.

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Swift®tak 17003-9P

RTU Product Type:Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Application Method:Wheel, Roller
Features:Wet Tack, Good Adhesion, Water-based, Cleanable, Excellent Substrate Adhesion

Swift®tak 17003-9P is an aqueous adhesive developed specifically for core winding operations which require excellent wet tack. This adhesive offers several advantages, including easy clean-up and minimal build-up during shutdowns. Additionally, it can eliminate "dog ears" during production, and it provides excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates.

Swift®tak 3006

RTU Product Type:Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Application Area:Containers
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Glass
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Features:Wet Tack, Good Adhesion, Good Machinability, Wash-Off Resistance

Swift®tak 3006 is a water-based labeling adhesive that offers good wet tack and machinability, making it suitable for a range of labeling applications. This adhesive is versatile in its usage, providing reliable adhesion for glass bottle labeling and much more.

Swift®tak 5020

RTU Product Type:Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Application Area:Furniture, Bags, Household, Corrugated Boxes, Cartons
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Paper, Composites, Wood
Application Method:Nozzle, Roller
Features:Good Machinability, Fast Setting

Swift®tak 5020 is a water-based adhesive specifically recommended to produce folding boxes in the “glue-line method” (Longitudinal seam), tube forming bags and sacks (side seam). With its fast-setting properties, this adhesive allows for efficient production processes. Its excellent machinability further increases productivity, while easy cleaning ensures minimal downtime between runs.

Swift®tak 5169

RTU Product Type:Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Application Area:Cartons
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Painted Surfaces, Paper
Application Method:Roller, Beugler Wheel
Features:Long Open Time, Wet Tack, Cleanable

Swift®tak 5169 is a water-based dispersion adhesive that provides good initial wet tack and a long open time, making it ideal for folding box side seam gluing. It offers clean running on machines and is easy to clean, simplifying the manufacturing process. This adhesive can be used on both painted and unpainted surfaces.

Swift®tak 5580

RTU Product Type:Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Application Area:Bags, Cartons
Application Method:Nozzle
Features:High Initial Tack, Good Adhesion

Swift®tak 5580 is a water-based dispersion adhesive that is phthalates and benzoates free, making it a safe choice for use in manufacturing processes. It boasts high initial tack and very good processing properties, making it suitable for high-speed applications. The adhesive also contains a green fluorescent UV detection agent, simplifying quality control. It is recommended for nozzle application in folding boxes.

Swift®tak 5580 UV

RTU Product Type:Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Application Area:Bags, Cartons
Application Method:Nozzle
Features:High Initial Tack

Swift®tak 5580 UV is a water-based dispersion adhesive that is phthalates and benzoates free, making it a safe choice for use in manufacturing processes. It boasts high initial tack and very good processing properties, making it suitable for high-speed applications. The adhesive also contains a green fluorescent UV detection agent, simplifying quality control. It is recommended for nozzle application in folding boxes.

Swift®tak 5588

RTU Product Type:Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Application Area:Corrugated Boxes, Cartons
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Paper
Application Method:Nozzle
Features:Food Contact Acceptable, Wet Tack, High Initial Tack

Swift®tak 5588 is a water-based dispersion adhesive that boasts a food safe formulation, making it suitable for use in the food industry. It provides high initial tack and very good processing properties, making it ideal for high-speed applications. Additionally, it can be detected using established UV-detection systems, simplifying quality control. It is recommended for nozzle application in folding boxes.

Swift®tak 5730

RTU Product Type:Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Application Area:Paper Straws
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Paper
Application Method:Roller, Nozzle
Features:Short Open Time, Water Resistant, Wet Tack, Good Machinability

Swift®tak 5730 is a water-based adhesive designed for paper straw manufacturing. It has been s[ecifically developed for applications where good water resistance of the final bond is required. This adhesive boasts good water resistance and wet tack, making it suitable for use in moist environments. Its short open time allows for quick and efficient production processes, while excellent machinability further increases productivity.

Swift®tak 5921

RTU Product Type:Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Application Area:Corrugated Boxes, Cartons
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Paper
Features:Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Fast Setting, Low Viscosity, High Initial Tack, Good Adhesion, Water-based

Swift®tak 5921 is a water-based adhesive designed for difficult surface carton forming and sealing. The product runs well on non-contact extrusion systems that require an adhesive with a low viscosity. It contains UV dyes to assist operators monitoring glue usage.

Swift®tak 5968

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Paper
Features:Long Open Time

Swift®tak 5968 is a synthetic resin-based adhesive that offers increased open time and machining capabilities, making it ideal for folding carton window applications. It is recommended for use with coated paper and poly laminated board substrates, providing a strong bond for reliable packaging solutions.

Swift®tak 5998HP

RTU Product Type:Laminating Adhesive, Waterborne Adhesive, Contact Adhesive
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Film, Paper, Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP)
Application Method:Extrusion, Roll Coater

Swift®tak 5998HP is a water-based adhesive that offers clean machining capabilities and fast setting speeds, making it ideal for laminating applications. It can be used with treated polyethylene and polypropylene films, bonding them to paper substrates for reliable packaging solutions. Additionally, easy clean-up simplifies the manufacturing process.

Swift®tak 5620

RTU Product Type:Contact Adhesive, Waterborne Adhesive
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Paper

Swift®tak 5620 is an industry pioneer in paper straw adhesive that creates strong, liquid-resistant straws for today’s foodservice needs. Tested with the industry’s leading paper suppliers, the adhesive helps ensure that straws withstand 1.5+ hours in liquid without becoming excessively soggy or starting to unravel. Swift®tak SWK-5620 is specifically designed for efficient paper straw production and is FDA 176.170 approved for safe consumer use. Plus, this adhesive may support the creation of a certified industrial compostable paper straw.

Swift®therm 8009

RTU Product Type:Primer, 2K (2 component) Adhesive, Hot Melt Adhesive, 1K (1 component) Adhesive
Application Area:Telephone Directories, Catalogues, Magazines
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Paperboard, Coated Paper, Paper
Chemical Family:Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
Features:Flexible, Good Toughness, Low Temperature Performance, Long Shelf Life, Consistent High Quality, Excellent Toughness

Swift®therm 8009 is a high performance, low application temperature hot melt, spine adhesive. It is suitable for single shot binding on automatic binding machines at high speeds and low application temperature (e.g. manufacture of catalogs, telephone directories and magazines). This product is also suitable for two-shot binding acting as the primer itself or with another dedicated grade

Swift®therm 8078

RTU Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Paper
Application Method:Wheel
Features:Excellent Flexibility, Long Shelf Life, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Good Film Properties, Good Penetration

Swift®therm 8078 is a low temperature hot melt formulated to run well at significantly lower-than-conventional application temperatures. It provides good penetration and adhesion to a variety of body and cover stocks such as those with heavy ink or varnish. This grade exhibits good film properties and flexibility.

Swift®melt 1838

RTU Product Type:Hot Melt Adhesive, Double Sided Tape
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces:Plastics, Polystyrene (PS), Metal, Aluminum, Paper
Application Method:Roll Coater, Slot-Die
Chemical Family:Synthetic Rubbers

Swift®melt 1838 is a hot melt adhesive designed for release liner closing systems. It offers easy peel-and-seal returns and helps improve the consumer brand experience. It is used in box closing, mailer closing, and envelope closing for easy packaging applications. Tested by an external institute to ensure easy separation from paper and board in the repulping process.

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Swift®melt

Under the Swift®melt brand, H.B. Fuller offers a complete range of thermoplastic pressure-sensitive adhesives that enable bonding of difficult substrates for varied applications. This diverse portfolio covers many bonding applications such as pressure sensitive tapes or labels, container labeling, automotive trim applications to mention just a few.

Swift®melt products offers:

Great versatility
Clean running
Clean Machining
Excellent stability
High tack

Swift®tak

Under the swift®tak brand, H.B. Fuller offers a complete range of water-based adhesives, formulated using synthetic or natural based polymers. This diverse portfolio covers many bonding applications such as container labeling, tissue and towel products, folding carton and corrugated box manufacture, book production, film to print lamination, membrane press application to mention just a few.

Limitless Performance and Technical Support

Premium performance through the supply chain: High wet tack ensures the label is quickly and securely fixed, even on cold, wet bottles. Your labels stay on throughout the supply chain and use by the consumer thanks to high condensation and ice water resistance.
Technical expertise: Expert technical support from adhesive selection through to application and line audits. Perform tests on your labels and bottles in our state-of-the-art H.B. Fuller technical center.

swift®tak products offer:

Keeps your brand intact with moisture and ice-resistance
Provides virtually invisible glue line when applied in a typical thin film, keeping your adhesive out of sight and labels looking great.
Runs fast and clean through equipment so you can save time previously dedicated to unclogging lines and cleaning equipment

Swift®therm

Under the Swift®therm brand, H.B. Fuller offers a complete range of EVA-based hot melt adhesives used in the manufacture of a wide variety of products. This diverse portfolio covers many bonding applications such as end of line packaging, book production, corrugated box manufacture, container labeling to mention just a few.

Swift®therm products offer:

Broad operating window to guarantee a robust application process
High stability to reduce maintenance costs
Adhesion on most difficult-to-bond substrates

Swift®bond

Under the Swift®bond brand, H.B. Fuller offers an extensive range of high performing one- and two-component, solvent-based and solvent-free, reactive polyurethane adhesives. This diverse portfolio covers many bonding applications such as automotive headlamp assembly, automotive panel lamination, composites and engineered panel manufacturing, as well the bonding of diverse industrial substrates.

Swift®bond products offers:

Solutions for slow- to fast-open and press times
Tinted color options are available for process visibility

Swift®lock

Under the Swift®lock brand, H.B. Fuller offers a complete range of polyurethane reactive hot melts used in the manufacture of a wide variety of products. This diverse portfolio covers many bonding applications such as automotive interior trim, general assembly, textile lamination, edgebanding, automotive panel lamination to mention just a few.

Swift®lock products offers:

High initial strength and long-term stability of bond
Enables manufacturers to optimize run costs

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