Baumer HHS debuts Xmelt fusion series for sustainable hot melt packaging

GERMANY – Baumer HHS has unveiled its new Xmelt fusion line of hot-melt melters tailored for the packaging sector, aiming to increase production efficiency while reducing energy use and physical footprint. 

According to Martin Kotecki, Packaging Business Development Manager at the company, the objective is to deliver maximum melt rate with minimal volume and energy usage, all while ensuring high production reliability.

The Xmelt fusion series promises a melt throughput of up to 14 kg of hot-melt adhesive per hour, powered by only 1.6 kW. The flexible design addresses diverse operational needs. 

For continuous runs, it can integrate with Baumer’s Xfeed system, which supplies adhesive granules as needed and melts them on demand.

A Special Volume variant supports non-conveyable adhesives near the tank, easing manual refills and saving time. 

Optional display upgrades include a built-in 3.5-inch unit or an external 7-inch screen with software to manage energy use and track adhesive consumption. 

In addition, units can be fitted with six or eight application-head ports, enhancing operator safety and reducing heat loss.

A report by other industry players illustrates growing momentum toward more eco-friendly hot-melt solutions. 

Henkel recently rolled out Technomelt EM 335 RE, designed for PET bottle labels and engineered to support recycling efforts. 

According to the company’s statement, “The adhesive can be removed up to 98% during processing,” resulting in cleaner PET flakes and better recycling quality. 

It also delivers high productivity, bonding up to 40,000 labels per hour, while operating at a lower processing range of 110–140 °C, which saves energy and enhances equipment reliability.

Meanwhile, Lintec has launched a removable labelstock using a low-environmental-impact hot-melt adhesive suitable even for chilled environments down to –5 °C. 

In a statement, Lintec noted that the adhesive, compliant with both Japanese and US food safety standards, allows labels to be reapplied multiple times, a convenience that benefits both consumers and recyclers.

Power Adhesives continues its advance in sustainable adhesives with Tecbond 214B, a fully certified biodegradable hot-melt adhesive containing about 44%  bio-based materials.

A spokesperson explained, “Tecbond 214B delivers the same performance as conventional adhesives but breaks down completely in the presence of oxygen, with no microplastics left behind.” 

The product is designed to meet rigorous sustainability norms such as ASTM D6400 and EN13432.

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