UNIVERSAL HOTMELT SYSTEM SOLUTION
New Slot Die System Solution for all hotmelt applications
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFECT-FREE
HOTMELT COATINGS
APPLICATION
AREAS
Defect-free hotmelt coatings on different
substrates do not only require application
devices which work reliably and which are
easy to operate, but in addition place great
demands on the homogenous heating of
melting systems, the pulsation-free mass
supply, the easy control of layer thicknesses,
etc., in order to ensure a quick and very
even application of the hotmelt.
Inhomogeneities or coating defects caused
by an imprecise mass supply or by crackings
in the melting process due to temperature
peaks have to be avoided.
Complete FMP System
for Hotmelt Coatings
with FMP Slot Die
Hotmelt-coatings are used in many sectors
of industry to apply hotmelt adhesive
systems on substrates of different materials.
Typical application areas are:

Packaging industry

Printing industry

Hygiene industry

Wood and construction industry

Textile industry, etc.
Due to the high interest in a flexible,
universally applicable application system for
different hotmelt systems, the process and
construction engineers at FMP have
developed a software-based complete
hotmelt adhesive system for the extensive or
structured application with a slot die. In
contrast to the current state of the art,
different hotmelt adhesives can be
processed for the first time with one die only
without quality losses. However, currently
available hotmelt die systems generally
have to be manufactured for individual
applications or have to be adjusted in a
time-consuming process.
The optimal hotmelt application method
and the specification of the hotmelt system
can be chosen either based on past
experiences, by trial and error (empirics) or
based on analytical calculations.
By means of modern, theoretical design
methods, valuable time, machine and
employee resources can be saved
considerably. Today, the design methods
are developed so well, that, based on the
calculation results, complete hotmelt
systems and hotmelt application devices
can be specified, constructed, manufactured and put into operation within a
few days – guaranteeing the requested,
optimal coating quality without any pilot
tests.
The reproducible, controllable interaction of
all peripheral processes of a hotmelt
coating has to be mastered in order to
achieve high-quality and error-free film
layers on substrates.
Analogous to the application of watery or
solvent based fluids, the FMP hotmelt
coating is based on the knowledge on
rheological properties of the hotmelt
adhesive to be coated and the property of
the substrate to be coated. Hereby, FMP
TECHNOLOGY calculates the process of the
hotmelt coating based on measurement
results of the dynamic viscosity, the surface
tension and the wetting. Based on the
obtained results, the hotmelt system can be
adjusted precisely so that optimal hotmelt
layers can already be achieved after a few
centimeters of coating distance.
HOTMELT-COATING
WITHOUT RISK
COMPLETE SYSTEM OF FMP
WITH HOTMELT DIE
The
innovative
slot
dies
of
FMP
TECHNOLOGY GMBH do not only convince
for hotmelt coatings but also in various
sectors with the highest ease of operation,
flexibility and a guaranteed lateral
distribution precision of the layer which is to
be applied. Due to the patented diffusers
inside the die, the same FMP die can be
used for various areas of application without
having to be adjusted:

Hotmelt coatings

Coating of solvent and watery fluids

Foil extrusion
Mainly the die application device and the
hotmelt adhesive mass supply have a
significant influence on the quality of a
hotmelt coating.
The complete hotmelt system of FMP
TECHNOLOGY GMBH, which consists of a
heatable FMP hotmelt die, an intelligent
melting and supply unit with integrated filter
technology as well as heated supply hoses
offers perfect prerequisites for a high-quality
application of diverse hotmelts.
Whether it is a low-viscosity nano coating or
a high-viscosity adhesive application, the
special distribution system of the FMP slot
die, which is based on extensive CFDsimulations
and
practical
coating
experience, enables the application in
almost all areas.
FMP-Slot Die System Solution
for the Integration into
existing production facilities
ONE FOR ALL – one complete system for all
applications consequently describes the
successful concept of FMP.
Especially manufacturing companies or
research-oriented work groups with a high
number of different coating products (foils,
labels, metal bands, plaster board, glass
plates, adhesive tapes, paper, non-woven
fabrics, textiles) as well as raw material
manufacturer (adhesives, paints, lacquers,
granulate, glue) make use of the complete
system of FMP in order to cover all product
areas with the universal FMP application
system.
Hotmelt coatings of partial
possible with the FMP dies, too.
webs
are
HOTMELT-COATING
WITHOUT RISK
ABOUT
FMP TECHNOLOGY GMBH
ADVANTAGES
 Users of the coating technology can
produce diverse coating products which
have different, often changing viscosities
and mass flows (wet film thickness), with
one die (“ONE FOR ALL”) without quality
loss.
In 2006, FMP TECHNOLOGY GMBH was
founded as a spin-off of the Institute of Fluid
Mechanics at the University of Erlangen. It
has the aim to take up scientific
developments, to develop them into novel,
innovative products, - especially for the
coating and drying technology – and to
market them.
 A complete system ensures the intelligent
and quick integration into existing
laboratory and manufacturing systems.
Up to now, coating application systems for
the coating and impregnation of paper,
textiles, non-woven fabrics, foils, glass, wood
etc. as well as for the foil extrusion or the
hotmelt coating had to be specially
designed, selectively manufactured and
put into operation with long, costly test
series.
 FMP-software “Coating Window Suite” for
the calculation of coating windows is the
basis for the adjustment of machine
parameters without lengthy and costly
empirics.
 High flexibility for the production of diverse
products.
COATING WITHOUT RISK
In contrast to this state of the art, FMP
TECHNOLOGY GMBH developed a new,
universally applicable slot die which can be
used for the first time to produce various
products. The lateral distribution accuracy
of the layer to be applied is guaranteed
without prior test series and with moneyback guarantee.
 Ultra precise, selective coating accuracies
(±1%,±3%,or ±5% selectable) guaranteed.
 Minimisation of thermal die deformations
due to the use of special steel.
FMP System Solution
including:
+ FMP-Hotmelt Die
+ Heating Elements &
Controller Unit
+ intelligent melting and
feeding unit
+ Filtration
+ heatable hoses
FMP-Hotmelt Die, width 1.750 mm
In 2010 FMP TECHNOLOGY GMBH was honored with the
following awards:
 Gründerpreis Mittelfranken (Founder Award Central
Franconia)
 Bayrischer Gründerpreis (Bavarian Founder Award)
 IHK- Gründerpreis (Founder Award from the German
Chamber of Industry and Commerce)
 Federal Ministry of Commerce and Technology
ABOUT
FMP TECHNOLOGY GMBH
FMP TECHNOLOGY GMBH was founded in
2006 as a spin off of the Department of Fluid
Mechanics at the University of Erlangen with
the aim of addressing and exploiting
scientific and technical developments and
of developing and marketing new and
innovative products.
In the four different business areas of FMP
TECHNOLOGY GmbH, all based on the fluid
mechanics, ground-breaking developments
have been carried out, particularly in the
field of coatings and fuel injection.
In coating technology, one development of
FMP TECHNOLOGY GMBH relates to an
innovative coating die. In contrast to
conventional coating dies, various fluids can
for the first time be processed with only one
coating die without any sacrifice in quality.
Coating dies currently on the market, in
contrast, must basically be designed for a
specific coating fluid, which has, up till now,
forced users to invest in numerous different
coating dies.
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FMP TECHNOLOGY GmbH has also been
active in the field of injection technology.
With great effort, new and innovative
pressure-wave-free injection systems that
provide optimal droplet distribution during
injection (the so-called spray) have been
developed for engines. An injector being
researched in a pilot project significantly
reduces fuel consumption and also
significantly lowers harmful emissions. The
prototype for the new injection system
should be ready by the end of 2010.