At WEICON, we’ve been actively addressing the topic of sustainability for many years. One key aspect of this commitment is the responsible use of our planet’s finite resources. The rise in global warming has had dramatic consequences for both people and nature. We all share the responsibility of reducing harmful carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions as much as possible. As a company and part of society, we aim to reduce global warming in the long term. That’s why environmental protection is a core principle of our company values.
WEICON Green Tube the sustainable packaging
As a reflection of this commitment, we set out to create more sustainable packaging for our products. Initial ideas quickly progressed into detailed plans, development efforts and successful testing.
The result: the WEICON Green Tube
A sustainable alternative to conventional plastic cartridges, used for flexible adhesives and sealants such as MS polymers, silicones and polyurethanes.
The tip and lid of the new Green Tube are made from 100% recycled plastic, while the cartridge body is made entirely from cardboard. The adhesives and sealants are contained within a tube-shaped bag, which is protected from damage and sunlight by the cardboard casing.
By using this combination of materials, 80% less plastic is required – and a large proportion of the new packaging can be recycled. The share of non-recyclable components has been reduced to an absolute minimum. In addition, our cardboard cartridge generates 53% fewer CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process than a conventional PE cartridge.
A sustainable packaging alternative to plastic cartridges
The Green Tube is a real alternative to conventional plastic cartridges, which cannot be recycled because of leftover product inside. These plastic cartridges are typically incinerated after use, releasing large amounts of climate-damaging CO₂.
Many advantages
The new WEICON Green Tube can be used with any standard cartridge gun and offers many advantages. Thanks to the tube-shaped bag, the shelf life of products is extended by more than six months compared to PE cartridges – without any compromise on quality or ease of use.
Easy application
Remove the lid and cartridge tip. Then carefully cut open the foil bag directly below the clip. Put the lid back on and screw on the tip. Cut the tip of the cartridge to the desired bead width. The cartridge is now ready for use with any standard cartridge gun.
Our tip
To prevent opened cartridges from hardening, seal the foil bag airtight after use. To reuse the lid, unscrew the used tip and dispose of it with household waste. Allow any material residue in the lid to harden fully – it can then be easily removed mechanically. Replacement cartridge tips are available from retailers.
Simple disposal
The clean cardboard casing can be disposed of in the paper recycling bin. Once any hardened product residue has been removed, the lid and tip can be recycled with other plastics. If they still contain residue, they should be disposed of with household waste – as should the foil bag containing leftover material.
Overview of the products
WEICON Green Tube Assembly Adhesive
The assembly adhesive is a powerful dispersion acrylic adhesive for assembly, repair and touch-up work. Whether indoors or outdoors – it covers a wide range of applications and can be used universally. For example, the adhesive is ideal for bonding numerous materials over large areas. A wide variety of materials such as wood-based materials, PVC, polystyrene, polystyrene foam boards, PU rigid foam, mineral materials and metals can be permanently bonded together with the assembly adhesive. You can find more information about the assembly adhesive here.
WEICON Green Tube Flex 310 M F1X
WEICON Flex 310 M F1X is an elastic MS polymer-based adhesive and sealant. The grey adhesive is very strong and universally suitable for the permanent bonding of almost all materials on a variety of surfaces. Due to the very high initial adhesion, bonding is possible on vertical surfaces and even overhead, both indoors and outdoors. For example, Flex 310 M F1X can be used to bond metals, many plastics, ceramics, wood, glass and stone to and with each other. Find out more about the product here.
More products in the Green Tube look
In addition, existing products are also available in the WEICON Green Tube. Individually, but even as a set. The set consists of a ready-filled Green Tube cartridge, two additional film bags of the product and five clip nozzles. These are the following products:
- WEICON Green Tube Flex 310 M in white, grey and black
- WEICON Green Tube Flex 310 M Crystal
- WEICON Green Tube HT-300
- WEICON Green Tube Black-Seal Special Silicone
Sustainability is more than just a trend for us. But how can sustainability and chemistry be combined? We’ll show you here.
