Packaging Hot Melt Glue Sticks - The Definitive Guide

Hot Melt for Packaging Packaging with hot melt glue sticks is not a one size fits all application. That is why we carry the line of incredible pack...

REXtac Hot Melt Adhesives for the Mattress Industry

Hot melt adhesives make assembling mattresses quicker and easier. Because they are easy to handle, many manufacturers use adhesives for joining foam around mattress springs, attaching cushioning foam and insulation to the interior of the mattress body and keeping pillow top cushioning and upholstery fabrics in place.

Adhesive Academy: Epoxy Explained

What is Epoxy? Epoxy is an organic compound. It is made up of chains of carbon linked to other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen. Thi...

Hot Melt for Corrugated Plastic Assembly

Corrugated plastic packaging and product assembly is a quickly growing field and until now finding a bulk hot melt that provides excellent bond strength and optimal set time has been difficult if not impossible. 

How to Choose the Correct Size Hot Melt Glue Stick

We have seen a lot of confusion in customers trying to find the correct hot melt stick for their specific hot melt gun. To try and help clear up the mystery behind choosing the right size glue stick, we have created a handy little cheat sheet to help you along the way.

The Best Adhesives for Bonding Glass

Challenges in Bonding Glass Glass is a unique substrate that can prove challenging to bond when it comes to both hot melt and non-hot melt adhesive...

What Is the Best Glue for Rubber Adhesion?

The question of which glue is the best glue for rubber adhesion is a tough one. Rubber comes in dozens of forms and is used in even more applications. Furthermore, in these applications it can adhere to substrates ranging from hard to flexible, from metal to plastic, or even to another rubber itself.

Fugitive Gummy Glue & Dispensing Options

Fugitive glue, also called gummy glue, credit card glue, e-z release glue, or booger glue is a low-tack adhesive that produces a removable non-permanent joint. The type of bond it produces is temporary in nature and is intended to hold two pieces of material together through the duration of folding and gluing operations. Fugitive glue is designed to release and will not cause damage to either one of the separated substrates.

KNOT-TEC Knot Filling & Wood Repair

What is KNOT-TEC? It’s hard to believe that there is a wood repair system that is both premium quality and low-cost. Power Adhesives developed the...

What is Cyanoacrylate Glue?

Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue is the industrial name for what is commonly known as “Crazy Glue” or “Super Glue.” Learn more about what CA glue is and its uses.

As Your Business Grows, Lose Your Attachment to Packing Tape

Better Packaging With Hot Melt When a business is first starting out, it takes a lot of ingenuity, pluck, and making the best of what's around. Wh...

Tips and Techniques for Hot Melt Packaging

Hot melt adhesive is no stranger to packaging, not only is it efficient, but cost-effective. There are a few packaging glue and equipment options and packaging techniques that are used when applying hot melt.