How Alphabond Saved the Day: When Supply Chain Chaos Hit a Major Oats Producer

In fast-moving food production, stopping a line isn’t just inconvenient, it’s catastrophically expensive. So when a well-known oats manufacturer discovered they’d run out of hot melt adhesive, the panic was real. Their adhesive of choice? BAM Futura 51.

The problem?
When they attempted to order a pallet for immediate dispatch, they were told the adhesive was made to order, with a staggering 8–10 week lead time.

Eight to ten weeks.
In packaging terms, that might as well be eight to ten years.

A shutdown of that length would have cost them hundreds of thousands in lost production. But instead of grinding to a halt, they did the smart thing, they called Alphabond.

What Happened Next? Production Saved. Immediately.

The moment we took the call, our team jumped into action.

Because unlike suppliers who manufacture to order, Alphabond keeps large volumes of core grades in stock, ready to go, ready to keep Britain’s packaging lines moving.

Within hours, we had a full pallet of Perfecta 3 loaded on a lorry and heading straight to their site, keeping their line running without a single minute of extended downtime…

Perfecta 3 - A Direct, Same-Setting Drop-In for BAMFutura51

Perfecta 3 has quickly emerged as one of the most compatible alternatives to BAMFutura 51, especially for case and carton sealing lines. Its formulation closely mirrors the performance characteristics of Futura 51, meaning it can be introduced directly into existing systems and processes with no change to temperature settings, machine parameters, or application equipment.

What Makes Perfecta 3 a True Drop-In Replacement?

• Runs at the same temperature settings as BAMFutura 51
  → No recalibration or downtime.
• Comparable open and set times
  → Maintains high-speed line performance and consistent sealing quality.
• Similar viscosity and flow behaviour
  → Ensures clean beads, reduced stringing, and optimal bond formation.
• Strong adhesion across corrugated, kraft, and carton board
  → Ideal for mainstream case and carton sealing applications.
• Available immediately from UK stock
  → Eliminates the supply uncertainty currently impacting BAMFutura 51 users.

Why Wait 10 Weeks… When You Can Have It Tomorrow?

At Alphabond, we understand that packaging waits for no one.
That’s why our warehouses are built around immediacy:

• Large quantities in stock
• Same-day dispatch on core grades
• UK-wide delivery options to keep your lines running
• Technical support that actually solves problems

If your current adhesive supplier can’t keep up with your production schedule, maybe it’s time for one that can.

Don’t Shut Down Your Line. Switch to Alphabond.

Whether you’re facing long lead times, performance issues, or just want to cut energy costs, Alphabond are here to keep your operations running smoothly.

Contact us today to avoid delays, prevent downtime, and switch to adhesives that work as hard as you do.