Amorphous Poly-Olefin (APO/APAO)-based Hot Melt Adhesives
Polypropylene is one of most versatile plastics used in our daily life. Two types of Polypropylenes are made by chemical manufacturers, i.e. iso-tactic polypropylene… Read More!
Why Does Hot Melt Fail to Bond Corrugated?
There are many reasons why hot melt fails to bond corrugated paper substrates together. Some of the reasons are: (more…) Read More!
Cloud Point for an EVA-Based Hot Melt Adhesive
āCloud Pointā is the temperature at which a hot melt adhesive becomes cloudy on cooling and is a measure of compatibility of the formula… Read More!
What are Hot Melt Modules?
Modules used for the application of hot melt are valves that allow adhesive to flow through nozzle tips and onto substrates. Modules are attached… Read More!
Color and Clarity of Hot Melt Adhesives
Sometimes manufacturers request a particular hot melt color or clarity. Where does the color come from?Ā Why are some adhesives more transparent than others?… Read More!
Room temperature and low temperature performance of HMPSAs
Most hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives (HMPSAs) are designed or developed for use at room temperature or in an air conditioned environment. A HMPSA… Read More!
Credit Card Attachment with Removable Adhesive
Credit cards and gift cards are typically attached to paper substrates using removable adhesive. This process has been offered to industry for 25+ years.… Read More!
Hot Melt Adhesives (HMAs) vs Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (HMPSAs)
Hot melt adhesives (HMAs) and hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives (HMPSAs) have been widely used in manufacturing for over 40 years. Almost every industry… Read More!
Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (HMPSAs) Used for Labels
A tremendous amount of HMPSAs are used for making self stick labels. Although both solvent and water borne PSAs are also used in these… Read More!
Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Used for PVC Floor Tiles
PVC floor tile is constructed with many layers of materials. Typically, from top to bottom, there is a transparent PVC film with various thickness… Read More!