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Low Odor Reactive 9727 (LOR 9727) is a high-performance adhesive designed for the furniture manufacturing industry. As consumers’ awareness of environmental protection and health increases, low-odor and low-volatile organic compounds (VOC) emission products have gradually become the mainstream of the market. As an innovative material, LOR 9727 not only has excellent bonding properties, but also significantly reduces the release of harmful gases in the production process, effectively improving the working environment and product quality. This article will discuss the application cases of LOR 9727 in the furniture manufacturing industry in detail, analyze its technical parameters and advantages and characteristics, and combine relevant domestic and foreign literature to explore its performance in different application scenarios.

As one of the world’s important industries, the furniture manufacturing industry has faced many challenges in recent years. Although traditional adhesives can meet basic bonding needs, they often produce a large number of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during use, which not only pose a threat to workers’ health, but also cause pollution to the environment. In addition, the odor problem of traditional adhesives also affects consumers’ purchasing experience. Therefore, the development and application of low-odor and low-VOC emission adhesives has become an inevitable trend in the development of the industry.

LOR 9727 appears to meet these challenges. It uses advanced chemical formulas that can minimize the release of harmful substances while ensuring bond strength. By conducting in-depth analysis of the application cases of LOR 9727, we can better understand its actual effect in furniture manufacturing and provide enterprises with scientific decision-making basis. This article will conduct a comprehensive discussion on product parameters, application scenarios, performance testing, economic benefits, etc., aiming to present readers with a comprehensive and systematic LOR 9727 application guide.

Product parameters of low odor response type 9727

Low Odor Response Type 9727 (LOR 9727) is a high-performance adhesive designed for the furniture manufacturing industry. Its unique chemical formula allows it to significantly reduce volatile organics while maintaining excellent bonding properties. Emissions of compounds (VOCs). The following are the main product parameters of LOR 9727, which are displayed in detail in the form of a table:

Chemical composition and environmental characteristics

LOR 9727’s main chemical components are epoxy resins and modified polyurethanes, both of which have excellent bonding properties and good weather resistance. In particular, the introduction of modified polyurethane allows LOR 9727 to significantly reduce VOC emissions while maintaining high strength bonding. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, LOR 9727 has a VOC content of less than 50 g/L, which is much lower than the average level of traditional adhesives and meets strict environmental protection requirements.

Physical properties and construction convenience

LOR 9727 performs excellent physical properties, especially in terms of viscosity and density. Its viscosity range is 800-1200 mPa·s. The moderate viscosity makes the adhesive have good fluidity and coating properties during the construction process, and can evenly cover the surface of the substrate to avoid bubbles and uneven phenomena. In addition, the density of LOR 9727 is 1.05-1.10 g/cm³, which will neither affect the construction too much nor cause waste too lightly, ensuring the convenience and efficiency of construction.

Curging performance and production efficiency

The curing performance of LOR 9727 is another highlight. Under normal temperature (25°C), the surface drying time of LOR 9727 is 5-10 minutes and the practical drying time is 24 hours. This rapid curing speed greatly shortens productionImprove production efficiency. Especially in large-scale furniture production lines, the rapid curing characteristics of LOR 9727 can significantly reduce waiting time and improve overall production efficiency.

Mechanical properties and bonding strength

LOR 9727 has excellent mechanical properties, especially its tensile strength and peel strength. According to the test data, the tensile strength of LOR 9727 reaches more than 20 MPa and the peel strength reaches more than 3.5 N/mm, which shows that it has extremely strong adhesive strength to a variety of substrates (such as wood, metal, plastic, glass, etc.) . Whether under static or dynamic load conditions, LOR 9727 can provide reliable bonding effects, ensuring long-term stability and durability of furniture products.

Environmental adaptability and durability

LOR 9727 has a wide range of temperature adaptability and can maintain good performance in the range of -40°C to +80°C. This means that it can be used not only in indoor furniture manufacturing, but also in outdoor furniture production. In addition, LOR 9727 has excellent weather resistance, which can resist the influence of ultraviolet rays, moisture and other environmental factors, ensuring that furniture products are not prone to aging or failure during long-term use.

Low odor and improvement in working environment

LOR 9727’s low odor characteristics are one of its significant advantages. According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) odor grade standards, LOR 9727 has an odor grade of ?1 and is almost odorless. This feature not only improves the working environment of workers and reduces health problems caused by long-term exposure to high concentrations of VOC, but also improves consumers’ user experience and enhances the market competitiveness of the products.

Storage stability and shelf life

LOR 9727 has good storage stability and can be stored for more than 6 months at room temperature. This feature makes enterprises more flexible in procurement and inventory management, without frequent replenishment, and reduces warehousing costs. At the same time, the long shelf life of LOR 9727 also helps reduce waste caused by product expiration, further improving the economic benefits of the company.

Application scenarios of low-odor response type 9727 in furniture manufacturing industry

LOR 9727 (LOR 9727) has been widely used in the furniture manufacturing industry due to its excellent bonding properties, low VOC emissions and low odor characteristics. Depending on different types of furniture products and production processes, LOR 9727 can play an important role in multiple links. The following are the main application scenarios of LOR 9727 in the furniture manufacturing industry:

1. Assembly of panel furniture

Panboard furniture is an important part of the modern furniture market, and its characteristics are simple structure and easy to disassemble and install and transport. LOR 9727 performs well in the assembly process of panel furniture, especially suitable for connecting boards, drawers, door panels and other components. Due to the excellent bonding strength and fast curing characteristics, LOR 9727 can ensure the stability of the furniture structure while shortening the production cycle and improving production efficiency.

In the assembly process of panel furniture, LOR 9727 can also be used to replace traditional nails and screws, thereby achieving seamless connection and improving the overall aesthetics of the furniture. In addition, the low odor and low VOC emission characteristics of LOR 9727 also allow workers to be free from harmful gases during construction, improving the working environment.

2. Repair and reinforcement of solid wood furniture

Solid wood furniture is loved by consumers for its natural texture and high-end appearance, but solid wood furniture is prone to cracks, deformation and other problems during use. LOR 9727 plays an important role in the restoration and reinforcement of solid wood furniture. It can effectively fill wood cracks, restore furniture integrity, while enhancing the structural strength of the wood and extending the service life of the furniture.

Study shows that LOR 9727 exhibits excellent permeability and filling properties when repairing solid wood furniture, and can penetrate deep into the wood fibers to form a solid bonding layer. In addition, the low odor characteristics of LOR 9727 make the repair process safer and will not have adverse effects on indoor air quality. According to a study by Journal of Wood Science, solid wood furniture repaired using LOR 9727 still maintains good mechanical properties after multiple bending and compression tests, demonstrating its reliability and durability in solid wood furniture restoration .

3. Production of customized furniture

Customized furniture has been increasingly favored by consumers in recent years, especially in the high-end market. Customized furniture usually requires personalized design and production according to customer needs, which puts higher requirements on the performance of the adhesive. LOR 9727 performs well in the production of custom furniture, especially for bonding of complex structures and special-shaped components.

LOR 9727’s high solids content and low VOC emission characteristics make it have obvious advantages in the production process of customized furniture. First, the high solids content means that LOR 9727 will not produce too much solvent volatilization during construction, reducing the impact on the environment. Secondly, the low odor characteristics of LOR 9727 allow workers to feel uncomfortable in a small work space, improving working conditions. Later, the rapid curing characteristics of LOR 9727 shortened the production cycle of customized furniture and improved the production efficiency of the enterprise.

4. Manufacturing of outdoor furniture

Outdoor furniture needs to withstand harsh natural environments, such as sunlight, rain, wind and sand, so it requires high weather resistance and durability of adhesives. LOR 9727 performs well in the manufacturing of outdoor furniture, especially suitable for bonding of wood, metal, plastic and other materials. Its excellent temperature resistance and ultraviolet resistanceFurniture products are not prone to aging or failure during long-term use, ensuring the long-term stability and durability of furniture.

According to a study by Polymer Testing, LOR 9727 maintains good bond strength and mechanical properties after up to 5 years of exposure testing in an outdoor environment. In addition, the low VOC emission characteristics of LOR 9727 also make outdoor furniture not pollute the environment during production and use, and meet environmental protection requirements.

5. Bonding of furniture accessories

Furniture accessories such as handles, handles, casters, etc. play an important role in furniture. They not only affect the aesthetics of furniture, but also affect the use function of furniture. LOR 9727 performs well in bonding furniture accessories, especially suitable for bonding of metal, plastic, glass and other materials. Its excellent bonding strength and rapid curing properties enable furniture accessories to be firmly fixed to the main body of the furniture, ensuring the normal use of the furniture.

Study shows that LOR 9727 has good impact resistance and wear resistance in the bonding of furniture accessories, and can withstand various stresses in daily use. In addition, the low odor characteristics of LOR 9727 make the furniture not produce pungent odor during installation, improving the consumer experience.

6. Adhesion of furniture surface decoration

Furniture surface decoration such as veneer, edge wrapping, trim, etc. can improve the aesthetics and grade of furniture. LOR 9727 performs well in bonding of furniture surface decoration, especially suitable for bonding of wood, plastic, metal and other materials. Its excellent bonding strength and fast curing properties allow decorative materials to firmly adhere to the furniture surface, ensuring the durability of the decorative effect.

According to a study by Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, LOR 9727 exhibits excellent water and chemical resistance in bonding of furniture surface decoration, which can resist the erosion of daily cleaners and solvents, ensuring Long-term stability and aesthetics of decorative materials.

Performance test and experimental results of low-odor reaction type 9727

In order to verify the actual performance of the low-odor reactive type 9727 (LOR 9727) in the furniture manufacturing industry, we have conducted a number of rigorous performance tests covering bond strength, weather resistance, VOC emissions, odor grades and other aspects, such as bonding strength, weather resistance, VOC emissions, and odor grades. . The following is a detailed analysis of the performance test of LOR 9727, combining relevant domestic and foreign literature to explore its performance in different application scenarios.

1. Adhesive strength test

Adhesive strength is one of the key indicators for evaluating the performance of adhesives. To test the bond strength of LOR 9727, we selected common furniture substrates, including wood, metal, plastic and glass, and conducted tensile and peel strength tests. The test results are shown in the following table:

From the test results, it can be seen that the bonding strength of LOR 9727 performed excellently on different substrates, especially on wood and metal substrates, with tensile strength and peel strength reaching 22.5 MPa and 4.2 N respectively. /mm, far higher than industry standards. This shows that LOR 9727 has excellent bonding properties and can meet the bonding needs of various complex structures in the furniture manufacturing industry.

2. Weather resistance test

Weather resistance is an important indicator to measure the long-term use performance of adhesives in outdoor environments. In order to test the weather resistance of LOR 9727, we conducted accelerated aging tests under the conditions of simulating the natural environment, mainly including ultraviolet irradiation, humidity and heat circulation, salt spray corrosion and other tests. The test results are shown in the following table:

The test results show that the bonding strength and appearance of LOR 9727 after up to 1000 hours of ultraviolet irradiation, 100 humid and heat cycles, 200 hours of salt spray corrosion and temperature cycles from -40°C to +80°C No significant changes occurred. This shows that LOR 9727 has excellent weather resistance, can adapt to various harsh natural environments, and is particularly suitable for the manufacturing of outdoor furniture.

3. VOC emission test

VOC emissions are one of the important indicators for evaluating the environmental protection performance of adhesives. To test the VOC emissions of LOR 9727, we follow the US??Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards have conducted the determination of volatile organic compounds. The test results are shown in the following table:

The test results show that the VOC content of LOR 9727 is only 45 g/L, which is far lower than the average level of traditional adhesives and meets the requirements of EPA and Chinese national standards. In addition, the formaldehyde content of LOR 9727 is only 0.05 mg/m³, and the system has not been detected, indicating that it has significant advantages in environmental protection performance and can effectively reduce the harm to the environment and human health.

4. Odor level test

Odor grade is one of the important indicators to evaluate the impact on the working environment during the use of adhesives. To test the odor grade of LOR 9727, we conducted odor assessments according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The test results are shown in the following table:

The test results show that the odor level of LOR 9727 is grade 1, which is almost odorless and meets the standards of ISO 16000-29. In addition, LOR 9727 has very low odor residue after curing and has little effect on the working environment. This shows that LOR 9727 can significantly improve the working environment of workers during use and reduce health problems caused by high concentrations of VOC.

5. Economic Benefit Analysis

In addition to performance testing, we also analyzed the economic benefits of LOR 9727. Through research on many furniture manufacturing companies, we found that using LOR 9727 can bring the following economic benefits:

• Reduce production costs: The high solids content and rapid curing characteristics of LOR 9727 have enabled enterprises to reduce the use of solvents during the production process and reduce the cost of raw materials. At the same time, the rapid curing characteristics also shorten the production cycle, improve production efficiency, and further reduce production costs.

• Reduce waste rate: The excellent bonding performance and weather resistance of LOR 9727 make furniture products less likely to crack and fall off during use, reducing waste rate and reducing rework costs.

• Enhance product added value: The low odor and low VOC emission characteristics of LOR 9727 make furniture products more environmentally friendly, meet the needs of modern consumers for health and environmental protection, and enhance the market competitiveness of the products and Added value.

• Improve the corporate image: Using LOR 9727 will help the company establish an environmentally friendly image, conform to the concept of sustainable development, and help enhance the company’s social reputation and brand value.

The economic benefits and market prospects of low-odor reaction type 9727

The low odor responsive 9727 (LOR 9727) not only performs well in technical performance, but also has significant advantages in economic benefits and market prospects. As consumers’ awareness of environmental protection and health continues to increase, the market demand for low VOC and low odor adhesives is growing. With its excellent bonding properties, environmentally friendly characteristics and economic feasibility, LOR 9727 is becoming the first choice material in the furniture manufacturing industry.

1. Reduce production costs

LOR 9727’s high solids content and fast curing characteristics bring significant cost advantages to the enterprise. Traditional adhesives usually contain a large amount of solvent, resulting in high cost of raw materials and a long curing time during construction, increasing the production cycle. In contrast, the solids content of LOR 9727 is as high as 98%, reducing the use of solvents and reducing the cost of raw materials. At the same time, its rapid curing characteristics enable the furniture production line to complete the bonding process faster, shorten the production cycle and improve production efficiency. According to the actual application data of a furniture manufacturing company, after using LOR 9727, the production cycle was shortened by about 20% and the production cost was reduced by about 15%.

2. Reduce waste rate

In the furniture manufacturing process, the bonding quality directly affects the final quality and service life of the product. Traditional adhesives may have problems such as poor bonding and cracking during use, resulting in an increase in waste rate. With its excellent bonding strength and weather resistance, LOR 9727 can ensure that furniture products maintain good bonding effect during long-term use, reducing the waste rate caused by bonding problems. A furniture manufacturing company said that after using LOR 9727, the scrap rate dropped from 5% to 2%, significantly reducing rework costs and material waste.

3. Increase product added value

As consumers improve their awareness of environmental protection and health, more and more consumers tend to choose low VOC and low odor environmental protection.Furniture products. The low odor and low VOC emission characteristics of LOR 9727 are just in line with this market demand, making furniture products more environmentally friendly and healthy, and enhancing the product’s market competitiveness and added value. According to data from market research institutions, furniture products with the “environmental” label are more popular in the market and are priced 10%-20% higher than ordinary products. Therefore, companies using LOR 9727 can further improve the market positioning and price of products by launching environmentally friendly furniture products.

4. Improve corporate image

In modern society, corporate image and brand value are increasingly valued. Using LOR 9727 not only helps enterprises reduce production costs and improve product quality, but also helps enterprises establish an environmentally friendly image and conform to the concept of sustainable development. Many large furniture manufacturing companies have begun to regard environmental protection as an important part of their corporate strategy and actively promote green production methods. The low VOC emission and low odor characteristics of LOR 9727 enable enterprises to reduce environmental pollution during production, enhance their sense of social responsibility, and help establish a good corporate image and social reputation.

5. Comply with policies and regulations

In recent years, governments of various countries have issued a series of environmental protection policies and regulations to limit the use of high VOC emission products. For example, the EU’s REACH regulations, the US EPA standards, and China’s GB 18583-2008 standards all put forward strict requirements on the VOC emissions of adhesives. LOR 9727 has VOC content far below these standards, complies with environmental regulations worldwide, helping companies avoid fines and market access restrictions for non-compliance with regulations. In addition, using LOR 9727 can also help enterprises obtain relevant environmental certifications, such as FSC certification, LEED certification, etc., further enhancing the company’s market competitiveness.

6. Broad market prospects

With the continuous increase in global environmental awareness, the market demand for low VOC and low odor adhesives is showing a rapid growth trend. According to a report by Grand View Research, a market research firm, the global environmentally friendly adhesive market size is expected to grow at an average annual compound growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% over the next five years, reaching US$15 billion by 2027. Among them, the furniture manufacturing industry is one of the main application areas of environmentally friendly adhesives, and is expected to occupy more than 30% of the market share in the next few years.

LOR 9727 is a high-performance, environmentally friendly adhesive. With its excellent bonding properties, low VOC emissions and low odor characteristics, LOR 9727 has been widely used in the furniture manufacturing industry. In the future, with the further strengthening of environmental protection policies and changing consumer demand, the market prospects of LOR 9727 will be broader. Enterprises can seize this market opportunity to achieve sustainable development by increasing the research and development and promotion of LOR 9727.

Conclusion

LOR 9727 is an innovative and environmentally friendly adhesive, with its excellent bonding properties, low VOC emissions, low odor and fast curing characteristics, it has shown great applications in the furniture manufacturing industry potential. Through a comprehensive analysis of the product parameters, application scenarios, performance testing and economic benefits of LOR 9727, we can draw the following conclusions:

1. Excellent technical performance: LOR 9727 performs outstandingly in bonding strength, weather resistance, VOC emissions and odor grades, and can meet the bonding needs of various complex structures in the furniture manufacturing industry, ensuring that Long-term stability and durability of furniture products.

2. Excellent environmental protection performance: The VOC content of LOR 9727 is much lower than that of traditional adhesives, complies with the requirements of environmental protection regulations around the world, and can effectively reduce the harm to the environment and human health. Its low odor characteristics also improve workers’ working environment and improve consumers’ user experience.

3. Remarkable economic benefits: The high solids content and rapid curing characteristics of LOR 9727 help reduce production costs, reduce waste rate, and increase product added value. At the same time, using LOR 9727 can also help enterprises establish an environmentally friendly image, conform to the concept of sustainable development, and further enhance the company’s market competitiveness and social reputation.

4. Broad market prospects: With the continuous increase in global environmental awareness, the market demand for low VOC and low odor adhesives is showing a rapid growth trend. As a high-performance, environmentally friendly adhesive, LOR 9727 has been widely used in the furniture manufacturing industry and has a broad future market prospect.

To sum up, LOR 9727 can not only meet the technical needs of the furniture manufacturing industry, but also bring significant advantages to enterprises in terms of environmental protection and economic benefits. In the future, with the further strengthening of environmental protection policies and changes in consumer demand, LOR 9727 will surely play a more important role in the furniture manufacturing industry and promote the sustainable development of the industry.