| HS Code | 587999 |
| Brand | ROVACE |
| Model | 9100AF |
| Product Type | CNC Controller |
| Display Size | 7 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1024x600 pixels |
| Touch Screen | Resistive touch screen |
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A8 |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485 |
| Power Supply | DC 24V |
As an accredited ROVACE 9100AF factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | ROVACE 9100AF is supplied in 200 kg drums and 1,000 kg IBC totes, with bulk tanker options available. |
| Container Loading (20′ FCL) | ROVACE 9100AF loaded as 20′ FCL, securely palletized, segregated from other cargo, ensuring stability and safety during transit. |
| Shipping | ROVACE 9100AF is a water-based acrylic polymer emulsion, typically shipped as non-hazardous cargo; no UN number or dangerous goods classification applies. Transport in sealed drums, IBCs, or tankers, protected from freezing and excessive heat (above 40°C). Ensure containers are leak-proof, adequately ventilated, and secured against shifting during transit. |
| Storage | Store ROVACE 9100AF in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, heat, and ignition sources. Keep the container tightly closed to prevent contamination and skinning. Avoid freezing; recommended storage temperature is 5–40°C. Maintain first-in, first-out inventory and use before the stated shelf life. Mix gently before use. |
| Shelf Life | Store in original container below 25°C, away from moisture and sunlight. Shelf life is 12 months from manufacture date. |
In high-speed folding carton and composite can lamination, the adhesive layer must retain sufficient surface wet tack after a 10–30 s open time to prevent spring-back at score lines when the board grammage exceeds 350 g/m². ROVACE 9100AF is used as the primary binder in a film-bonding adhesive where the formulation typically contains 70–90 wt% ROVACE 9100AF, 0.1–0.3 wt% ester-alcohol coalescent, 0.05–0.2 wt% benzisothiazolinone in-can preservative, and the balance demineralized water or a 10–20 wt% polyvinyl alcohol pre-gel. Application is carried out on a three-roll film coater or slot-die head at a wet coat weight of 15–35 g/m²; the web passes through IR/air impingement drying at 70–110°C before the second substrate enters a nip set at 20–60 N/cm. On corrugated side-seam lines running above 120 m/min, viscosity drift above 1,500 mPa·s after 8 h recirculation has been associated with return-pump air entrainment and a 15–25% loss of wet tack when untreated hard water is used for dilution. Indirect food contact formulations are evaluated under FDA 21 CFR 175.105 and 21 CFR 176.170, and for EU markets under EC 1935/2004; direct food contact is excluded unless a functional barrier is separately validated. Finished converting includes folding carton blanks, composite can side seams, cupstock wrappers, and multiwall sacks.
For non-structural wood assembly, ROVACE 9100AF is formulated with 1.5–3.0 pbw polyfunctional aziridine or aliphatic polyisocyanate crosslinker per 100 pbw emulsion, plus 10–25 pbw calcium carbonate filler to control penetration into low-density spruce. The crosslinker addition is adjusted downward when the wood pH falls below 4.5, as acid catalysis can reduce pot life to less than 45 min. Adhesive is applied by single-sided glue calender or crank spreader at 120–180 g/m² wet; assembled lamella are cold-pressed at 0.8–1.2 MPa for 1–4 h at 18–25°C. When hot pressing is used, 3–6 min at 80–100°C under 0.6–1.0 MPa accelerates crosslinking, but pre-drying of the substrate is required above 60% RH to prevent edge bleed. Compliance is assessed under EN 204 D3 and EN 205 durability classes, with tensile shear strength determined by ASTM D5751-99(2012). Terminal products include three-layer edge-glued pine panels, finger-jointed core stock for door frames, and interior laminated veneer lumber. Unreacted aziridine must not be used in direct food-contact wood packaging; published migration data for this specific application is limited.
In cementitious waterproofing and tile adhesive compounds, ROVACE 9100AF serves as the liquid polymer modifier in component A, while component B includes CEM II/A-LL 42.5 R, silica sand 0.1–0.5 mm, and a powdered defoamer. The polymer-to-cement ratio by weight is maintained at 0.12–0.18; below 0.10, immersion adhesion after 28 days falls below the 0.5 MPa threshold commonly required by EN 14891:2017 for liquid-applied water impermeable membranes. Mixing at 300–500 rpm in a forced-action mixer for 3–5 min yields a homogeneous slurry with a trowel viscosity of 40–60 Pa·s; at ambient 23°C, pot life is 60–90 min. Elevated substrate and component temperatures above 30°C shorten pot life to 25–35 min because the emulsion flocculates at the rising pH of portlandite saturation and because water loss from the thin slurry surface accelerates skin formation before the membrane is applied. The slurry is applied by notched trowel or roller at a wet consumption of 2.0–3.5 kg/m², resulting in a dry film of approximately 1.2–2.0 kg/m²; curing is maintained at 23°C and 50% RH for 24–48 h before tile overloading. Compliance is further verified under EN 12004 C2S1 and compressive strength under ASTM C109. Terminal products include waterproof membranes beneath ceramic tile in balconies, wet rooms, basement plinths, and external cement board facades. The emulsion should not be combined with amine-based wetting agents, as premature pH neutralization can induce grit formation in the liquid component.
Carpet precoat and secondary backing lamination uses ROVACE 9100AF as the principal polymer in a high-solids coating because the ethylene comonomer contributes low-temperature flexibility without requiring external plasticizer. A typical precoat compound consists of 75–90 wt% ROVACE 9100AF, 5–15 wt% calcium carbonate filler with a median particle size below 10 µm, and 0.1–0.4 wt% ammonium polyacrylate dispersant. Application is performed by puddle coater with knife-over-roll at a wet add-on of 300–600 g/m², followed immediately by lamination of polypropylene or PET secondary backing through a nip set at 35–80 N/cm. The drying profile uses multi-zone gas-fired ovens with first-zone temperatures of 130–140°C and final-zone temperatures of 150–160°C for total residence times of 3–6 min; insufficient first-zone airflow causes the formation of a surface skin that traps residual moisture and reduces cell resistance after foam underlay installation. Tuft bind and delamination are measured under ASTM D1335-17 and ASTM D3936-17, while total mass per unit area is verified against ISO 8543:2020. Terminal products include broadloom carpet, carpet tiles for contract interiors, and die-cut automotive floor mats. In PVC-backed tiles, the crosslinked VAE precoat limits plasticizer migration from the adjacent PVC layer, which otherwise can lower delamination strength below 5 N/5 cm after accelerated aging at 60°C for 7 days.
In perfect binding lines, a cold-emulsion primer based on ROVACE 9100AF is applied to the spine before polyurethane hot melt to reduce notch brittleness at low-temperature distribution. The primer is formulated with 80–90 wt% ROVACE 9100AF, 5–10 wt% polyethylene glycol 400 as a humectant, and 0.1–0.3 wt% nonionic surfactant to wet milled paper fibers; viscosity at 25°C is adjusted to 2,000–2,800 mPa·s. The book block is clamped at 0.4–0.8 MPa, the spine is milled to an average surface roughness Rz of 25–50 µm, and the primer is deposited in a crescent pattern at 0.12–0.25 mm thickness using a heated wheel or slot nozzle. Standardized pass/fail criteria for cold-emulsion bookbinding primers are not described in a single ISO method; accelerated flex testing is conducted at 20,000 cycles on a hinge endurance apparatus, and peel adhesion is compared under ASTM D1876-08. Indoor emission compliance for finished bound products is assessed under the AgBB indoor air emission scheme or CDPH Standard Method v1.2. Published data for this specific ROVACE 9100AF configuration is limited; therefore, converter-side validation is required before high-speed automatic casing-in lines above 10,000 cycles/h. Terminal products include perfect-bound paperback books, catalogs, annual reports, and memo pads.
For paintable nonwoven and paste-the-wall wallcoverings, ROVACE 9100AF is diluted with demineralized water to a final viscosity of 900–1,200 mPa·s, representing a water addition of 10–25 wt% depending on the base viscosity of the emulsion. The diluted paste is applied by drum pasting machine or roll coater with a doctor bar gap of 0.2–0.4 mm at a wet coating weight of 40–70 g/m²; line speed is maintained between 30–80 m/min. Recirculation through the trough at shear rates above 1,000 s⁻¹ can produce a measurable viscosity drop within 6 h if the original emulsion temperature exceeds 35°C; cooling the recirculation loop to 20–25°C prevents irreversible thickener breakdown. The pasted substrate is dried through infrared pre-drying at 60–90°C before winding; residual moisture must be below 8% to prevent blocking in rolls stored above 40°C. Finished wallcovering is assessed under EN 233:2017 and EN 259-1:2001 for dimensional stability and bond performance; fire classification is formulation-dependent under EN 13501-1. Terminal products include paste-the-wall nonwoven wallcoverings, standard paper wallpaper, and paintable barrier liners.
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ROVACE 9100AF is supplied as a surfactant-stabilized aqueous dispersion of a carboxylated vinyl acetate–acrylic ester copolymer. The product is designed for adhesive and lamination operations requiring a plasticizer-free binder with high specific adhesion to coated paper, aluminium foil, and plasticized polyvinyl chloride film. At 25 °C the dispersion has a density of 1.06–1.09 g/cm³ when tested to ISO 2811, a Brookfield RVT viscosity at 20 rpm of 800–1,800 mPa·s when tested to ISO 2555, and a pH of 4.0–5.5 when tested to ISO 976. The non-volatile solids content is 55.0% ± 1.0% by mass under ISO 3251. The copolymer glass transition temperature is typically 10–14 °C by differential scanning calorimetry to ISO 11357-2; the minimum film-forming temperature is below 5 °C to ISO 2115, which permits room-temperature coalescence without dibutyl phthalate or other external plasticizers.
On high-speed roller-coating laminators using 60–100 line/cm ceramic anilox rolls and 70–80 Shore A rubber nip rolls, the emulsion is typically diluted with water to a viscosity of 300–600 mPa·s. Dry applied coat weights of 30–45 g/m² are used for paper-to-PVC film laminations. Because the product is pseudoplastic, its apparent viscosity decreases under transfer-pump and metering-roll shear. At line speeds above 80 m/min, air entrainment becomes the principal wetting defect; addition of 0.05–0.20% by weight of a silicone or mineral-oil defoamer reduces surface foam without affecting peel strength when the defoamer is pre-emulsified. Hot-air or infrared drying at 80–120 °C for 20–40 s is typical; inadequate drying leaves moisture at the interface and produces blisters after thermal lamination.
Wet tack is controlled by the ratio of acrylic ester comonomer to carboxylic acid groups in the dispersed copolymer. The acid groups adsorb onto calcium carbonate and kaolinite pigment coatings, but over-neutralization with ammonia shifts the surface charge and can reduce initial grab. For high-gloss coated board, the adhesive working pH should be held at 5.5–7.0 using 3–5% ammonium hydroxide. Open time can be extended by adding hydroxyethylcellulose at 0.2–0.5% by mass of wet adhesive; beyond 0.8% the shear viscosity increases sufficiently to obstruct roll transfer. Peel tests under ASTM D1876 on coated paper-to-paper bonds often show a transition from fibre tear to interfacial peel when the dry coat weight falls below 25 g/m², so low coat weights should not be used for high-gloss folding cartons. Conditioning at 23 °C / 50% RH for 24 h before testing reduces moisture-related variability.
For foil-laminated packaging, ROVACE 9100AF is often combined with a low-viscosity polyvinyl alcohol solution or a synthetic associative thickener to improve flow on aluminium. Small quantities of isopropanol at 1–3% by weight may be added to increase substrate wetting; above 5% by weight, localized destabilization can occur because the alcohol dehydrates the surfactant layer. Crosslinking with glyoxal at 0.05–0.10% by weight of dry polymer improves water resistance after lamination, but the pH must be rechecked because glyoxal consumption reduces pH by 0.2–0.5 units. The addition sequence is critical: glyoxal should be added slowly to a diluted emulsion with agitation of 200–400 min⁻¹ using a pitched-blade turbine.
A formulation with 0.3% by weight of a hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion thickener can raise low-shear viscosity from 800–1,800 mPa·s to 4,000–10,000 mPa·s, but high-shear viscosity remains low enough for roller transfer. Nonionic associative thickeners build high-shear viscosity and may reduce misting at high speed, but overdosing above 0.5% can cause stringiness and poor levelling. The dispersion responds more strongly to alkali-swellable acrylic thickeners than to nonionic polyurethane thickeners because the carboxylic acid functionality on the copolymer particle surface is pH-sensitive.
In wood and assembly bonding, ROVACE 9100AF produces a more flexible adhesive film at equal solids and removes the plasticizer migration problem associated with dialkyl phthalate plasticized PVAc. In beech lap-shear specimens prepared to DIN EN 204/205, D2 bonds typically show cohesive failure after 24 h conditioning at 23 °C / 50% RH; D3 durability requires an external crosslinker such as an aliphatic polyisocyanate or polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate at 5–15% by weight of dry polymer. The open assembly time at 150 g/m² spread rate is generally 3–8 min at 20 °C, but low relative humidity below 30% accelerates surface skinning and shortens open time to below 3 min. High-density woods with high extractives content may require a two-part formulation or primer because acidic extractives can destabilize the dispersion and reduce bond strength.
The dispersion particle size, measured by dynamic light scattering under ISO 22412, is typically in the 0.2–0.5 µm range. The relatively fine particle size contributes to high film clarity and high mechanical stability. On production lines with gear pumps operating at 1,000–2,000 s⁻¹, shear-induced coagulum formation is minimized if the pump clearances are maintained and suction-side restrictions are avoided. Equipment cleaning is most effective with warm water at 30–50 °C before the adhesive film sets. Once coalesced, dried polymer requires solvent wiping with acetone or ethyl acetate; methylene chloride is not required and should be avoided under solvent management plans.
| Property | Typical value or range | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Non-volatile solids | 55.0% ± 1.0% | ISO 3251 |
| pH at 25 °C | 4.0–5.5 | ISO 976 |
| Brookfield RVT viscosity, 20 rpm | 800–1,800 mPa·s | ISO 2555 |
| Density at 25 °C | 1.06–1.09 g/cm³ | ISO 2811 |
| Glass transition temperature | 10–14 °C | ISO 11357-2 |
| Minimum film-forming temperature | <5 °C | ISO 2115 |
| Mechanical stability | passes 5 min high-shear test | ASTM D1416 or equivalent |
Compared with unmodified PVAc homopolymer emulsions, ROVACE 9100AF has a lower minimum film-forming temperature and a lower modulus film after coalescence. This is significant in fold-crack resistance of laminated paperboard: homopolymers with glass transition temperatures above 28 °C often crack along creases unless plasticizer is added, while the acrylic ester comonomer in ROVACE 9100AF reduces the modulus without migratory plasticizer. Relative to vinyl acetate-ethylene emulsions, ROVACE 9100AF generally provides higher adhesion to aluminium foil and better heat resistance under load, but it may exhibit lower ultimate elongation at low temperature. The product therefore occupies a position between PVAc and VAE binders in adhesion, flexibility, and water resistance. Independent comparative data for the specific AF surfactant package are limited; the available comparison is based on polymer-class behaviour and supplier technical data.
Regulatory compliance is formulation-dependent. The emulsion itself is supplied without added alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants, and it is designed to support adhesive formulations tested under FDA 21 CFR 175.105 and German BfR XIV for indirect food contact. The final adhesive must be qualified under EU 10/2011 if used on food packaging. The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; users should confirm regional VOC limits against Directive 2004/42/EC or local equivalents.
| Standard or regulation | Scope | Typical requirement |
|---|---|---|
| FDA 21 CFR 175.105 | Adhesives for indirect food contact | formulation-dependent; emulsion may be used as component |
| Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 | CLP classification | not classified as environmentally hazardous as supplied |
| DIN EN 204/205 | Wood adhesive performance classes | D2 possible without crosslinker; D3/D4 require crosslinker |
| ISO 976 | pH of polymer dispersions | 4.0–5.5 |
| ISO 3251 | Non-volatile content | 55.0% ± 1.0% |
| REACH | EU chemical registration | polymer-defined substance; monomer import requirements may apply |
ROVACE 9100AF should not be mixed with high concentrations of cationic polyelectrolytes or trivalent metal salts, because the anionic surfactant system forms insoluble complexes. Borax addition must be limited to below 0.5% by weight of wet adhesive because it produces a sharp viscosity increase and can induce coagulation. The dispersion should be stored at 5–40 °C and protected from frost; freeze-thaw cycles produce irreversible grit and raise screen residue. For exterior laminates, the acrylic ester content does not confer complete hydrolysis resistance; permanent exterior bonds require crosslinking or a protective topcoat. Pre-drying of hygroscopic substrates is required when ambient relative humidity exceeds 60% because residual surface moisture at the nip suppresses initial tack and increases tunnel formation in roll stock.
