Category Archives: Hot Melt Adhesives

Are Glue Sticks Right for Your Application?

Are glue sticks right for your application? Glue sticks are used with great success across a huge variety of industries. But just because they are common across so many applications doesn’t mean hot melt glue sticks are right for yours. Make sure you get the right adhesives for your job by calling us to talk

Why Hot Melt Adhesives Might be Better for Your Application

Why Hot Melt Adhesives Might be Better for Your Application Many manufacturers choose water-based adhesives because: They offer good resistance to heat, chemical and water influences. They can be more economical than alternatives. But hot melt adhesives can be more effective, depending on your application. Hot melt adhesives set quickly and maintain strong bonds across

6 Reasons Why Your Hot Melt Adhesive Isn’t Working

In a recent blog, we shared the most common misconceptions when it comes to boxes popping open, what causes them, and how you can fix them. Today, we are going to share varying reasons why your hot melt adhesive isn’t working and what you can do to fix it. If you’re like many manufacturers, you

Hot Melt vs. Water-Based Adhesives

Adhesives are used virtually everywhere to perform a variety of tasks, and the strength of the glue needed depends on the job. Whether it be packaging products, adhering rubber to rubber, assembling furniture, or using adhesives in an industrial environment, having a reliable and high-quality adhesive can make all the difference. Do you know which

5 Ways Bond Tech Metallocene Hot Melt Adhesives Improve Your Packaging Operations

Unhappy with your current packaging adhesive solution? Looking for something more reliable? Here are 5 advantages metallocene hot melt adhesives from Bond Tech Industries can bring to your packaging process. 1. Lower gelling and charring The reduction of gel and char formation means no clogged or compacted filters and nozzles. That, in turn, means less

How Temperature Impacts Adhesives

Manufacturers must closely control the working temperature ranges of adhesives to ensure proper viscosity, adhesion, set speed, open time and curing. Poor temperature control creates problems that reduce adhesive performance, increase manufacturing costs and dissatisfied consumers of the end product. Each class of adhesive exhibits its unique thermal characteristics. Water-based Adhesives Adhesives in which the