An applicating system only works as well as the adhesive it's used with. A lot of mistake were made - and still are made - in adapting the adhesive to the applicator - with the corresponding consequences for costs. Cooperation between machine constructors and adhesive manufacturers is therefore especially important. It was thus logical to be able to offer apporpriate service in the matter of adhesives, too. For this purpose, IMATEP started a service organization , Cinco-Flex, from which the customer - for a small surcharge - can purchase the precise adhesive he needs for his applicator.