The 90-degree mattress machine was only designed a few years ago, but it’s quickly becoming a necessity on the assembly line for mattress production. It takes away the need for adhesives to be manually applied to mattresses during the production … Read the rest

The automated machinery found within the hot melt adhesive industry has done tremendous things for a number of industries. However, there are always jobs that need to be performed manually no matter how far technology has taken us. For these … Read the rest

For many years, a person’s knowledge of hot melt adhesives was limited to the small, handheld hot glue guns used around the house or for craft projects. If a plate, coffee mug, lamp, or other common household object broke for … Read the rest

Technological advances in hot melt adhesives have made it a relevant part of a wide variety of industries. This includes the construction industry, where adhesives have made a significant impact in piecing things together and keeping things intact. Here are … Read the rest

For most people, the topic of hot melt adhesives only brings to mind handheld hot glue guns used to repair broken lamps and pottery inside one’s home. But to the surprise of some, hot melt adhesives have a huge role … Read the rest

Most people know hot-melt adhesive as the type of glue that comes out of a plastic cylinder inserted into a hot-glue gun.

These solvent-free, thermoplastic adhesives for home use are superb when it comes to affixing one surface to another. … Read the rest

These days, hot melt adhesives are used across a wide range of applications, and some of them may surprise you.

Beverage Packaging

These days, many beer and wine manufacturers handle their own packaging Hot melt adhesives are perfect for fixing … Read the rest

A solvent-based adhesive has a solvent as its base liquid (into which a polymer is dissolved), as opposed to water-based adhesives, which have water as their base liquid. Solvent-based adhesives are used in many industries including: the automotive industry, shoe … Read the rest

Hot melt adhesives are a critical component of the automotive manufacturing industry. Hot melts are largely used in automotive production because they are ideal for bonds that need the flexibility of movements, such as contraction and expansion. Hot melt is … Read the rest

Hot melt systems have revolutionized the packaging industry in many ways, mainly due to recent improvements in hot-melt equipment technology. One of the most obvious weaknesses in traditional hot melt systems was the use of a heated tank. In more … Read the rest