• Bookbinding
• Case and Carton Sealing
• General Packaging
• Appliance
• Doors and Millwork
• Furniture
• Multi-wall and Specialty Bag
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Polyethylene Hot Melts
Polyethylene adhesives are good, general purpose adhesives. they perform well in moderate temperature ranges and are well suited for porous substrates where flexibility is not required. Polyethylene adhesives have excellent pot life stability, as they are not prone to charring. They also exhibit good resistance to acid, grease, and other oily compounds. PE hot melts are commonly used the following industries:
• Multi-wall and Specialty Bag
• Case and Carton Sealing
• General Packaging
• Appliance
• Doors and Millwork
• Furniture
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APAO Hot Melts
APAOs are often used when a low cost adhesive with good acid or fuel resistance and moderate heat resistance is needed. These non-crystalline adhesives are soft, tacky, and flexible. This gives them longer open times and good adhesion. APAOs are used in the following industries:
• Appliance
• Doors and Millwork
• Furniture
• Case and Carton Sealing
• General Packaging
• Diaper
• Adult Incontinence
• Feminine Hygiene
• Dress Shoes
• Athletic Shoes
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Block Copolymer Hot Melts
Block copolymer based hot melt adhesives (also known as styrene copolymer adhesives and rubber-based adhesives) are best known for their low temperature flexibility combined with high heat resistance. Most are used for pressure sensitive applications where the substrates can be mated after the adhesive has cooled. However, they are also used in adhesives and sealants that lose their tack when cooled so the substrates must be mated while the adhesive is hot. Industries supplying block copolymer adhesives are:
• Bookbinding
• Diaper
• Adult Incontinence
• Feminine Hygiene
• Appliance
• Doors and Millwork
• Furniture
• Case and Carton Sealing
• General Packaging
• Dress Shoes
• Athletic Shoes
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Polyamide Hot Melts
Polyamides are high-performance hot melts that are used when bonds need to resist high temperatures (up to 350°F) and fuels or solvents. They are also among the strongest hot melt adhesives. These can be formulated to be soft and tacky or hard and rigid depending on the polymer and the resin used. Polyamides are used in the following industries:
• Appliance
• Doors and Millwork
• Furniture
• Dress Shoes
• Athletic Shoes
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