Recently, we began a series of articles called Hot Melts 101, focusing on various types of hot melts. In our first installment, we discussed the advantages of EVA hot melt adhesives. This time, we will focus on metallocenes. A metallocene is a hot melt composed of metal catalyzed polyethylene. This adhesive is designed for case
It’s a new year, and a good time to make sure your hot melt tank is free of char. Since hot melt tanks, hoses and nozzles continuously undergo heat stress, they have the tendency to create char. Char is the oxidation of hot melt adhesive at elevated temperatures during prolonged heating. Hot melt equipment contaminated
Case and carton sealing is one of our largest adhesive markets. There are many factors we consider when helping customers achieve a successful bond, but the substrate is one of the most important. Before making any product recommendations, our technical service team will analyze your substrates. For instance, some substrates with coatings will require an
When we talk about hot melts, there are several types of hot melts that make up this broad category of adhesives. Each hot melt has its own unique chemistry that offers specific characteristics to benefit your application. One of the most common hot melt adhesives found in packaging and converting operations is ethylene vinyl acetate
Fall is in full swing and temperatures are dropping. These colder temperatures can affect your hot melt and water-based adhesive applications and bonds, so we’ve compiled some solutions for these common problems. Using Hot Melts Low temperatures increase adhesive viscosity, which can cause messy stringing during hot melt application. But with a few adjustments, you
