Most adhesives ship next day so you stay stocked, running, and on schedule.
HOT MELT AND WATER-BASED ADHESIVES THAT BOND STRONG, LAY FLAT, AND KEEP PRODUCTION FLOWING SMOOTHLY.
Most adhesives ship next day so you stay stocked, running, and on schedule.
We show up, run the trial with your team, and fine-tune until performance is locked in.
Every batch meets ISO 9001:2015 standards so you get consistency, compliance, and full traceability.
When pages pull loose or covers warp, production grinds to a halt. Waste piles up, orders slip, and profits shrink.
That’s where Capital Adhesives comes in, with adhesives designed for how your line actually runs.
Our bookbinding formulas deliver high page-pull strength, flexible hinges, and flat, professional finishes that last. Whether you run perfect-bound, case-bound, or layflat titles, you’ll get fast-setting, clean-running performance from the first book to the last.
Every batch ships from stock and is ISO 9001:2015 certified, so you get consistent performance without delay or guesswork.
If bond failures are slowing production or cutting into margins, it’s time to make the switch.
Talk to an expert today and get a bookbinding adhesive that just works.
When adhesives cause problems, operators see it first—on the line, in poor page pulls, or at finishing. Capital Adhesives’ formulas fix the root causes, so you get cleaner books, stronger bonds, and fewer slowdowns.
Page pull tests fail to meet specification. Our aggressive spine adhesives form strong, durable bonds even on coated paper stocks.
Notebook pages slip loose unexpectedly. Our adhesives penetrate fibers evenly, holding pads intact through trimming, stacking, and customer use.
Text blocks separate from the inside cover. Our pressure-sensitive hot melts secure the hinge and keep the book intact through use and transport.
Covers curl and buckle during drying or cooling. Our flexible formulas provide the right balance of open time and wet tack to maintain flat, professional results.
Thin glue filaments cause downtime and mess. Our viscosity-controlled formulas stay where applied, reducing cleanup and keeping runs efficient.
From short-run art books to high-volume paperbacks, our adhesives are engineered for precision, flexibility, and endurance across multiple book types and substrates.
Fast-setting EVA formulas bond coated or uncoated stocks with strength and clean trimming, helping operators hit line speeds without sacrificing page pull quality.
PUR adhesives create flexible, heat-resistant spines that withstand heavy use and coated papers, extending product life while maintaining a smooth, square-back finish.
Water-based PVA adhesives provide high wet tack and uniform penetration, delivering strong, lay-flat adhesion for consistent cover alignment and clean presentation.
Precise, low-stringing EVA side glues maintain clean edges and firm holds through trimming and casing-in, supporting both speed and durability.
Natural protein adhesives deliver smooth laydown and reliable bonding, preserving alignment and quality for archival or high-end book applications.
Typically, either an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or polyvinyl acetate (PVA), these adhesives provide flexible, lasting adhesion to prevent pages from falling out.
Our bookbinding adhesives are compatible with the most trusted machinery in the industry. You’ll get consistent results on both modern and legacy equipment—no adjustments needed.
Adhesives and coatings that apply fast, dry clean, and hold strong at scale. No slowdowns, no splatter, no rework. Just performance that keeps up.
We don’t guess. We match adhesives to your substrates, machines, and conditions to get a product that runs right the first time, every time.
Every batch meets spec, runs the same, and stays clean through the line. Operators don’t need to tweak settings or troubleshoot "mid shift".
Products ship from our Midwest plant on time every time. No delays. No scrambling. Just predictable orders that keep your production on schedule.
When something breaks, we’re there. You get fast answers and real help from people who have worked your machines and solved problems like yours.
With formulas designed to run clean on the machines you trust, you skip trial-and-error, avoid jams, and get bonds that hold, no matter what machine.
Your questions matter. Here are answers to the most common questions about bookbinding adhesives.
Yes. We have hot melt and water-based products engineered for high-speed binding lines, gripping fast and running clean without buildup or stringing.
Water-based adhesives ship in 5-gallon pails, 30- or 55-gallon drums, 275-gallon totes, or 4,000-gallon bulk tankers. Hot melts come in 35-pound boxes, 1,120-pound pallets, or 1,200-pound bulk bins.
Water-based products last 6 months from the date of sale. Hot melt adhesives maintain quality for 2 years when stored under recommended conditions.
Most bookbinding adhesives ship next day from our ISO-certified facility. We stock key formulas so your line stays supplied and ready to run.
Yes. We send a sample, join your team for the trial, and stay engaged until performance is dialed in. You get real support—not just a shipment.
About your production needs. We’ll understand your processes, materials, application challenges, and goals.
We’ll provide custom-tested samples, optimize formulations, and deliver consistent bonding at your line speeds.
With responsive support and high-quality adhesives built to minimize downtime, run efficiently, and deliver consistent performance.
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