Top 5 Benefits of Metallocene Hot Melt

Metallocene or metallocene blends are hot melts that typically have less volume and are less dense than other kinds of hot melts like EVAs. Metallocene offers optimal strength while using less glue, so it’s great for applications where you need to use less adhesive without compromising strength.

Mattress Manufacturing with Spray Hot Melt

Adhesives find their way into almost all parts of a mattress. Mattress assembly primarily utilizes hot melt, water-based adhesive, or solvent-based adhesives. Mattress manufacturers use adhesives for securing pillow tops, cushioning foam, joining slabs and blocks of foam around spring systems, adhering fabrics, fibers, and insulation materials to foam.

How Rising Environmental Concern Has Improved the Hot Melt Adhesives Industry

Partially due to an increase for packaging needs in Asian-Pacific and South American markets, the adhesive industry is positively booming. Accordi...

Guide to Carton Closing for Beer, Soda & Wine

Handheld glue guns are a valuable tool to have available at your end of line production to repair damaged packaging before your product is sent off. If you already are using an in-line application system, we recommend you also have at least one glue gun available for the inevitable quick fixes that will need to be made.

How to Choose the Right Epoxy Working Time

When considering which type of epoxy to choose, there are many factors to consider. One factor to think about is the epoxy working time.

The Perfect Hot Melt for Freezer Packaging

When it comes to case and carton closing for boxes that will be in the refrigerator or freezer, traditional hot melt sticks aren’t going to hold up the way that specialized hot melt for the freezer will. Because of the more extreme environment and difficult substrates, specialized freezer grade adhesives are important to ensure a strong enough bond to prevent pop-open boxes. 

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with Hot Melt Adhesive Dots

Hot melt adhesive dots are one of the most useful adhesive products on the market. Glue dots—often called glue “spots”—are small, round dabs of pressure-sensitive hot melt. They are applied to a coated surface so they can be easily removed and applied to a variety of substrates. Because they have an instant bond, glue dots eliminate dangerous odors, the mess associated with liquid hot melt adhesives, and residue left behind from film, tape, and webbing.

Hot Melt Dispensing Systems Using a Foot Pedal

Hot melt dispensing systems with foot pedals offer many benefits to users. Ease of use and reduced operator fatigue are just two ways that using a foot pedal system can help boost your productivity. We've put together this list of foot pedal dispensing systems for you to find which system is right for your application needs.

Which Hot Melt Adhesive Applicator Is Right for You?

When searching for the best applicator to fit your project needs, the wide variety to choose from can be overwhelming. To help you narrow down your options and find the right applicator for your needs, we put together this guide to get you started.

The Best Bulk Hot Melt Dispensing System for Your Budget

Choosing the right equipment for your business is an important part of it's success. We are proud to share our knowledge of bulk hot melt dispensing systems with you and provide you with information to make the best decision for your business and your budget.

Packaging and Box Closing Options with Glue Guns and Sticks

So you have a large amount of packages you need to send, and you have to be sure they arrive in perfect condition – no matter the temperature outsi...

Guide to Adhesives for Ventilator, Respirator and Filter Manufacturing

What We Are Seeing in Response to COVID 19 Ventilator and Filter Manufacturing Adhesives First, we would like to say how proud we are of all of the...