TRAY FORMING ADHESIVES THAT
KEEP YOUR LINE MOVING

When trays pop open on the inspection table or glue clogs force a shutdown, production takes the hit. Your team loses hours fixing problems that should’ve been solved upstream by the glue.

That’s where we can help.

Our hot melt and water-based adhesives are built for challenging tray forming applications. We match the set time to your dwell window, so corners hold tight. And we keep glue heads clean, so operators can focus on uptime, not scraping or swapping parts.

We don’t just ship product; we walk your line, study your substrates, and dial in the adhesive so you get strong bonds, clean equipment, and zero guesswork. Most orders ship the next day.

If you’re fighting stickers, slinging, or pop-opens, there’s a better way to run.

PUBLISHING & PRINTING
PAPER CONVERTING
PACKAGING
PUBLISHING & PRINTING
PAPER CONVERTING
PACKAGING
Tray Forming Adhesive Issues

FORMULATED TO REMEDY ANY ADHESIVE ISSUE

Tray forming lines move fast, and problems multiply just as quickly. We help you eliminate the issues that slow production, waste material, or force maintenance between runs.

POP-OPENS

Corners spring open during inspection. We match the set time to your compression zone so trays bond fast and hold, even during high-speed shake tests.

STICKERS

Trays tear inside stacks. Our precise viscosity keeps glue where it lands, so you get clean bonds without squeeze out and splatter.

BALL BEARING WEAR

Dauber heads leak after short runs. Our cleaner formula prevents build-up around bearings, so you get longer part life and fewer glue head swaps.

LEAKING GLUE HEADS

Glue seeps or icicles form during restarts. Stable rheology blocks seepage, so nozzles stay dry—even after weekends or extended pauses.

WRAP-UPS

Die-cuts drag or jam at the roller. Our adhesive has the right amount of wet tack and open time, so stencils stay clean and lines stay moving.

SLINGING

Glue dots fling across guards or parts. Our shear profile controls dot release, keeping adhesive where it belongs—on the board, not the equipment.

Tray Forming Packages

NO MATTER THE PACKAGE, WE KEEP IT CLOSED.

Whether you run clamshells, fry scoops, or trays, you need adhesive that bonds fast, runs clean, and holds through handling, heat, and cold-chain cycles, without damaging the pack.

CLAMSHELLS
FOOD TRAYS
FRY SCOOPS

CLAMSHELLS

With premium folding cartons for takeaway meals or baked goods, you’ll get strong, clean bonds that hold tight without bleed-through, lift, or edge curl.

Common substrates and finishes:

Most clamshells use solid bleached sulfate (SBS) or coated unbleached kraft (CUK) with a grease barrier or polyethylene (PE) coating. We formulate our products to bond through coatings without slip, seepage, or delamination so that your graphics stay sharp and every edge stays tight.

FOOD TRAYS

For flat-bottom trays used in meal kits, produce, or frozen packs, you’ll get adhesives that hold under load, resist moisture, and survive the cold chain.

Common substrates and finishes:

Most food trays use corrugated E or F flute, uncoated or coated. Our formulas extended pot stability and grab cleanly without bleed, locking corners and keeping packs aligned during forming, packing, and shipping.

FRY SCOOPS

With open-top paperboard containers for hot, greasy food, you’ll get glue that holds through heat and oil without weakening bonds or damaging surface graphics.

Common substrates and finishes:

Most fry scoops use solid bleached sulfate (SBS) with a water-based grease barrier or polyethylene (PE) film. We tune the adhesive for soak resistance and clean cut-off, so even low dyne boards seal tightly and stack cleanly with no mess.

BUILT TO PERFORM ON EVERY MACHINE
Tray Forming Machinery

BUILT TO PERFORM ON EVERY MACHINE

Tray forming lines come in all shapes, speeds, and footprints. Whether you run high-speed straight line machines or compact reciprocating units, we help you get clean bonds, consistent output, and fewer stops—without adjusting heads, dwell time, or line settings.

STRAIGHT LINE FORMERS

Designed for single or multi-lane output and speeds up to 12,000 trays per hour, these machines demand adhesives that grab fast, stay clean, and cut off sharp. Our formulas match your dwell window and compression zone, so you get strong corners and smooth flow without slowing production or scraping glue.

RECIPROCATING FORMERS

These compact machines rely on precise timing and small footprints. Our adhesives perform consistently at lower dwell times, resist stringing, and keep glue heads clean even after pauses or restarts. You get reliable tray forming without constant adjustments, regardless of the pace or shift change.

STRONG BONDS, CLEAN EQUIPMENT
Tray Forming Dispensing Types

STRONG BONDS, CLEAN EQUIPMENT

No matter how you apply adhesive, we help you run clean, stay consistent, and reduce downtime. Our tray forming grades perform across extrusion guns, stencil rollers, and dauber heads—without stringing, leaking, or equipment wear that slows production or causes rejects.

NON-CONTACT EXTRUSION GUNS

Our adhesives maintain stable viscosity and clean cut-off at high speed. No stringing, no overspray, and no drift into machine guards. Operators get sharp glue lines, dry nozzles, and fewer clogs even during fast cycles or long runs. Every bond lands where it should and holds strong the first time.

STENCIL ROLLERS

We formulate the exact open time and wet tack required so rollers stay clean and cartons feed smoothly. No wrap-ups, drag, or jams. Adhesive transfers only where needed, keeping stencils free of buildup and helping die cuts move through without stoppage or material loss.

DAUBER HEADS

Our formulas resist buildup around the ball bearing and flow evenly at standard pressure. You get precise placement without leaks, glue icicles, or wear-related downtime. Heads last longer, stay clean, and trays seal consistently, whether you’re restarting after a weekend or running full shifts back to back.

Tray Forming OEMs

OEM TESTED.
OPERATOR APPROVED.

We support the tray formers you already run, including legacy models still in production today. Whether you run extrusion, stencil, or dauber systems, we help keep your line running clean without equipment changes or glue-related slowdowns.

CATES
MCGUCKIN & PYLE (M&P)
HILLSIDE
HILLSIDE HEIBER & SCHROEDER
GEITZ-VINFOIL
THE PARTNER WHO <span>KEEPS YOUR LINE RUNNING.</span>
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 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

Here are the most common questions teams ask about tray forming adhesives and how we help you run faster, cleaner, and more reliably without changing equipment or slowing production.

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Will the adhesive hold through shipping and cold storage?

Yes. Our tray forming adhesives are built to resist flex, condensation, and cold-chain cycling. Bonds hold through inspection, stacking, and transit, even in humid or refrigerated conditions.

Can this run on our existing equipment?

Absolutely. Our adhesives run clean on straight line or reciprocating formers using dauber heads, stencil rollers, or extrusion guns. No equipment changes or upgrades needed.

Do I need to change settings to run this adhesive?

No major adjustments. We match viscosity and set time to your current setup, so you can drop in the adhesive and run without changing heads, temps, or dwell.

Will it work on poly-coated or grease-resistant trays?

Yes. Our lab tunes each formula to anchor to polyethylene or penetrate water-based grease barriers. Bonds stay strong without bleed, slip, or fiber tear.

How fast can we get product?

Most tray forming grades ship next day from our ISO-certified facility. We keep common formulations in stock so you don’t lose days waiting on supply.

What’s the expected pot life and cleanup process?

Pot life holds steady across shifts. Formulas resist stringing, slinging, and char buildup. Water-based options rinse clean with no scraping or harsh solvents required.

Can you support us during trial and startup?

Yes. We’ll send a matched sample, join you for the trial, and stay on-site until performance is dialed in. You get real support, not just a shipment.

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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