EVA Hot Melts

EVA based adhesives are very versatile adhesives that can be formulated for a wide variety of applications. The type and amount of wax and resin used with the EVA copolymer can control the set time and the residual tack of the adhesive. In some instances, filler may be added to EVA adhesives for special applications. EVA adhesives are widely used in the following industries:

Polyethylene Hot Melts

Polyethylene adhesives are good, general purpose adhesives. They perform well in moderate temperature ranges and are well suited for porous substrates where flexibility is not required. Polyethylene adhesives have excellent pot life stability, as they are not prone to charring. They also exhibit good resistance to acid, grease, and other oily compounds. PE hot melts are commonly used in the following industries:

APAO Hot Melts

APAOs are often used when a low cost adhesive with good acid or fuel resistance and moderate heat resistance is needed. These non-crystalline adhesives are soft, tacky, and flexible. This gives them longer open times and good adhesion. APAOs are used in the following industries:

Block Copolymer Hot Melts

Block copolymer based hot melt adhesives (also known as styrene copolymer adhesives and rubber based adhesives) are best known for their low temperature flexibility combined with high heat resistance. Most are used for pressure sensitive applications where the substrates can be mated after the adhesive has cooled. However, they are also used in adhesives and sealants that lose their tack when cooled so the substrates must be mated while the adhesive is hot. Industries supplying block copolymer adhesives are:

Unique Polymer for Advantra® Hot Melts

This unique polymer provides our Advantra® hot melt adhesives with superior bonding performance at a wider service-temperature range compared to traditional EVA hot melt adhesives. They also have a very light color and are clear and odorless. These adhesives have excellent thermal stability that has changed the industry norm in packaging. In addition, Advantra® hot melt products have excellent machining characteristics required for high-speed lines. The low density and the excellent adhesion of these products results in the reduction of adhesive consumption for our customers. Our customers enjoy the reduced maintenance costs and reduced downtime that results from the excellent thermal stability which includes viscosity stable products that are char-free. They are commonly used in the following industries:

Polyamide Hot Melts

Polyamides are high performance hot melts that are used when bonds need to resist high temperatures (up to 350°F) and fuels or solvents. They are also among the strongest hot melt adhesives. These can be formulated to be soft and tacky or hard and rigid depending on the polymer and the resin used. Polyamides are used in the following industries: