Medical tapes produced with a hot melt coating machine

Medical tapes produced with a hot melt coating machine are typically used in various healthcare applications, such as wound care, surgical procedures, and securing dressings or devices. Here’s a brief overview of the process and considerations for making medical tapes with this technology: The adhesive is heated in a coating machine to a molten state. This typically involves heating to temperatures between 150°C and 200°C, depending on the adhesive formulation. The molten adhesive is applied to the backing material using slot die coating. The coated backing material is then cooled, solidifying the adhesive. Cooling can be achieved using chilled water. The cooled tape is slit into desired widths and wound onto rolls for further processing or packaging.