We work with the top manufacturers around the world to produce a variety of different hot melt adhesive solutions for our customers needs. Some of our most popular hot melt adhesives are Metallocene, EVA’s (Ethylene Vivyl Acetates), PE’s (Polyethylenes), Low Application Temperature, Polyamides, APAO, and Compostable Hot Melts. It’s important to know that these are 100% solid formulations based on thermoplastic polymers except for one compostable hot melt which is a plant based polymer. They remain solid at room temperature and activate when heated above their softening point, becoming liquid and ready for processing. After the application, they retain the ability to wet the substrate until they solidify. Following the solidification phase, they return to a physical state that has structural integrity and can function as an adhesive/bond.
Hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesives designate a distinct category of adhesives that remain aggressively and permanently tacky at room temperature in their dry form. This type of chemistry firmly adheres to a variety of dissimilar surfaces with mere contact and without the need for much pressure. These products require no activation by water, solvent or heat in order to exert a strong adhesive holding force with substrates such as paper, plastic, glass, wood, cement and metal. They have sufficient cohesive holding power and elastic nature. You may be asking yourself, how can material offer such a unique performance without water, solvent, or heat? This technology is created and applied daily worldwide, yet few people truly understand why it is so sticky. It is also known as PSA.
Hot melt pressure-sensitive adhesives designate a distinct category of adhesives that remain aggressively and permanently tacky at room temperature in their dry form. This type of chemistry firmly adheres to a variety of dissimilar surfaces with mere contact and without the need for much pressure. These products require no activation by water, solvent or heat in order to exert a strong adhesive holding force with substrates such as paper, plastic, glass, wood, cement and metal. They have sufficient cohesive holding power and elastic nature. You may be asking yourself, how can material offer such a unique performance without water, solvent, or heat? This technology is created and applied daily worldwide, yet few people truly understand why it is so sticky. It is also known as PSA.
Contact us today to learn more about what type of hot melt adhesives you should be implementing into your products / packaging! With more than two decades of experience our trusted team can help you optimize your workflow.
Demand for hot melt adhesives continues to grow every year. This has led to price increases across the board. BC Adhesives works with customers to find areas of optimization to increase all workflow. Our experts can help to determine:
With our level of expertise, BC Adhesives is often used as a third party to compare manufacturing equipment quotes. All this comes together to help our customers at every stage of applications. We are available for equipment consulting and installation, troubleshooting repairs, application optimization, adhesive stitching, and glue reduction techniques. Contact us today to learn more!
