LAMINATION ADHESIVES THAT KEEP YOUR LINE MOVING

When lamination glue isn’t dialed in, it shows up fast. Boards curl, films delaminate, and if the glue mists or tunnels, you’re cleaning up a jam instead of hitting quota. Most times, the problem isn’t the machine. It’s the adhesive not matching your speed, substrates, or setup.

Capital gives you clean, fast-running lamination that holds up under pressure.

Our water based lamination adhesives are built for flat, smooth, repeatable results. We match the wet tack, open time, and viscosity to your substrates and conditions. With Capital, you get clean wraps, no tunneling, and no surprises after the fact.

If your adhesive can’t keep up, it’s costing more than you think.

Talk to an expert today and run lamination with confidence.

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Common Lamination Adhesive Issues

FORMULATED TO REMEDY ANY ADHESIVE ISSUE

Lamination lines demand precision. When adhesives fall short, you see curl, tunnels, and costly cleanup. We engineer each adhesive to match your speed, substrate, and setup, so you can run flat, clean, and fast without stopping to troubleshoot glue.

Warping

Boards curl or bow as the adhesive dries. We tune the set speed to your substrate so each sheet lies flat and stays that way.

Tunneling

You spot bubbles or gaps between layers after pressing. Our adhesives provide the wet tack needed to hold sheets together until the bond is fully formed.

Misting and Wrap Ups

Glue fogs the rollers or wraps around heads. Our clean-running formulas stay controlled and consistent, reducing mess, downtime, and unnecessary cleanup.

Common Lamination Adhesives BONDS THAT STICK TO THE RIGHT SURFACE

Not every adhesive works on every substrate. We test each formulation to match your exact surface, so you get clean lamination, no matter the material.

Paper (Litho Sheet, Kraft, Liner)

These absorbent stocks can pull moisture fast. We dial in the solids and open time to avoid bleed-through, bubbling, or premature dry-out.

Film (Metalized Polyester, Metpoly, Mylar Board, Holographic)

These films can resist bonding. We engineer adhesives with the right wet grab and hold to prevent delamination, especially on slick or low-energy surfaces.

Structural (Wood, MDF, HDF, OSB, Plastic)

Rigid builds may not flex or absorb evenly. Our high-tack adhesives lock the laminate in place before shifting or lift can occur.

Foil

Foil often curls and distorts under heat or moisture. Our adhesives bond cleanly with controlled laydown that keeps foil flat and defect-free.

Lamination OEMs

OEM TESTED.
OPERATOR APPROVED.

Our adhesives are built to run cleanly on your existing laminators, so you get consistent laydown, clean operation, and fewer stoppages.

Pot Devin
Automatan
Stock
Lamina
Asitrade
Black Brothers
Billhofer
Kolbus
Tunkers
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THE PARTNER WHO <span>KEEPS YOUR LINE RUNNING.</span>

THE PARTNER WHO KEEPS YOUR LINE RUNNING.

MATCHED TO YOUR LINE SPEED

Whether you're forming trays or carefully assembling parts, you'll get adhesives engineered to bond at your production pace—fast or slow.

CONSISTENT, ISO-CERTIFIED QUALITY

Every batch meets spec, runs the same, and stays clean through the line, so your operators don’t need to tweak settings or troubleshoot mid shift.

RESPONSIVE, FIELD-TESTED SUPPORT

When something breaks, we’re there. You get fast answers and real support from people who know your machines and resolve issues quickly.

CUSTOM FORMULATIONS

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.

SHORT, RELIABLE LEAD TIMES

Products ship from our Midwest plant on time every time. No delays. No scrambling. Just predictable orders that keep your production on schedule.

OEM-APPROVED COMPATIBILITY

With formulas designed to run clean on your machines, you skip trial-and-error, avoid jams, and get bonds that hold, no matter what.

FAQS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions matter. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about lamination adhesives.

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Do you have products that reduce warping?

Yes. We formulate adhesives with the right set speed and solids content to keep laminated boards flat through cure, stacking, and finishing.

Do you have products that reduce cracking?

Yes. We offer flexible adhesives designed to reduce cracking on folds or scores, especially in rigid board applications and display builds.

What size of containers can I order?

Our adhesives ship in 5-gallon pails, 30- or 55-gallon drums, 275-gallon totes, and 4000-gallon bulk tanker wagons to match your volume and setup.

Do you make blackout adhesives?

Yes. We manufacture blackout adhesives for blocking light or images between layers—commonly used in displays, packaging, and retail signage builds.

What is the shelf life of your lamination adhesives?

Our water based lamination adhesives carry a 6-month shelf life from date of sale when stored under standard indoor conditions.

How fast can we get product?

Most lamination products ship next day from our ISO-certified facility. We keep common formulas in stock so you don’t risk running short.

Can you support us during trial and startup?

Yes. We’ll send a sample, join you for the trial, and work with your crew until performance is dialed in and repeatable.

consistent, reliable bonds are just a few steps away

talk to an adhesive expert

About your production needs. We’ll understand your processes, materials, application challenges, and goals.

Get a high-performance adhesive

We’ll provide custom-tested samples, optimize formulations, and deliver consistent bonding at your line speeds.

Enjoy worry-free production

With responsive support and high-quality adhesives built to minimize downtime, run efficiently, and deliver consistent performance.

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