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Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is a form of adhesive that bonds two or more materials together as pressure is applied to them. The strength of the bond depends on the amount of pressure applied. No heat, water or solvent is … Read the rest

Hot melt systems have revolutionized the packaging industry in many ways and 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 the more modern-day … Read the rest

In the world of woodworking, hot melt adhesives are essential items, whether you are manufacturing furniture or you’re creating craft projects at home. This is because it’s ideal for bonding substrates while hardware fasteners are applied. It can also be … Read the rest

Foam is an integral component in the packaging industry. Hot melt adhesives are very effective for bonding all types of foams to packaging materials. Urethane and polyethylene foams are used to increase the protective qualities of packaging. These types of … Read the rest

The best three automatic supply systems on the market are the HA2 Series Extrusion Applicators, the HA2 Series Spray Applicators and the HA2 Series Slot Coating Applicators.

HA2 Series Extrusion Applicators

The applicator comes in a series of models with … Read the rest

Hot melt adhesive was originally developed by Walter G. Nord and the U.S. Automatic Company. Nord headed a project involving the production of socialized parts for the U.S. national defense effort during WWII. After the war this led to the … Read the rest

If you want to keep your hot melt adhesive machines running at peak performance, preventative maintenance is essential. Taking the time to go through preventative maintenance means you can avoid downtime which will increase efficiency and productivity. You will also … Read the rest

Hot melt adhesives are solvent-free glues made from thermoplastics. They are mixed and applied when molten. They are melted at temperatures between 300° and 450°F. Hot melt glues can be used in a wide variety of industries such as:

• Mattress

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Whatever industry you are in, whether it’s packaging, auto assembly, mattress manufacture, furniture manufacture, product assembly, or construction, there are certain pieces of hot melt adhesive equipment that you should have. Here’s a rundown on some of the most … Read the rest

Where there are hot melt adhesives, a hot melt machine is not far away.

Sometimes we forget the nuts, bolts and screws that help keep our lives running seamlessly. HMA’s (hot melt adhesives) are used in a myriad of industries… Read the rest