Hot melt adhesives have a wide range of applications in various industries due to their fast setting properties and strong bonding capabilities. Some common uses are
- The packaging industry and carton sealing. Hot melt adhesives efficiently seal the flaps of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons.
- Book spine gluing: In bookbinding, book spines are attached with hot-melt adhesives.
- Profile wrapping: Used for laminating and product assembly in woodworking applications.
- Consumer packaging: Hotmelts are used in all types of consumer packaging and ensure reliable seals and closures.
- Envelope and bag production: Hot melt adhesives play a decisive role in the sealing of envelopes and bags.
- Automotive industry: Used for bonding components in the automotive industry. Textiles and nonwovens: Hotmelts bond fabrics, textiles and nonwovens.
- Electronics and photonics: They secure components in electronic devices and photonics applications.
- Food packaging: Hot melt adhesives are popular in food packaging because they do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that could affect food quality.
Remember that the choice of the right adhesive depends on the specific application, the substrate and the desired strength.