Hot melt is an excellent option for a huge range of adhesive applications including in the packaging industry, textiles, wood process, electronics and automotive. If you’re curious about this adhesive option and whether or not it is a useful adhesive option for you, this guide will be helpful. Discover the advantages and requirements of hot
At Bond Tech, we offer three main kinds of adhesives to fit a huge range of bonding needs in many industries. Adhesives can be used for so many things that you may struggle to find information about exactly which type you should use, and how the different kinds of adhesives compare to one another. Here,
Photo courtesy of Hot Melt Technologies® . Please contact HMT® for further details. Automatic vacuum-fed hot melt systems, and tankless hot melt systems, are a convenient way to deliver adhesive to your operators. If you’ve already made the decision to use bulk hot melt over hot melt glue sticks, you’ll appreciate the lowered cost and
If you rely on your hot melt equipment to keep production running, it’s wise to spend some time keeping it properly maintained. Hot melt guns, hot melt tanks, and the lines between them can all develop char, whether from outside contaminants or from constant re-heating. If you allow char to develop, you can destroy your
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 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
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
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
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
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
