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In any manufacturing or assembly project, selecting the right adhesive can make or break the quality of your final product. When it comes to hot melt adhesives, polyamide stands out as a versatile option for various applications. But how do you choose the right polyamide hot melt adhesive for your specific needs? Keep reading as we guide you through the key considerations you should take into account.

Since it was first introduced on the market, the Graco InvisiPac Hot Melt System has revolutionized hot melt technology in the packaging industry. The innovative technology used in the InvisiPac system has been proven to lower manufacturing costs and waste, and significantly increase productivity. The secret behind the InvisiPac is its tank-less design and vacuum pull system, which means less time waiting for your hot tanks to heat up, dealing with maintenance like char removal and clogs in your hoses and nozzles, and overspending on expensive adhesive

Welcome back to Hotmelt.com’s continuing series on the Graco InvisiPac Hot Melt System – a huge technological leap forward that is changing the way the packaging industry uses hot melt.  Thus far, we have covered the big news that Graco and Hotmelt.com have formed a distribution partnership to bring our customers the InvisiPac system, and we’ve given you a comprehensive guide to how the InvisiPac works, and how it is specially designed to solve the most pressing problems that currently frustrate packaging operations around the country.

If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably had your eye on the Graco Invisipac since it hit the market. The game-changing vacuum adhesive system ...

Tired of Price Increases on Bulk Hot Melt? We've Got You. Let's face it, there have been a lot of price increases on packaging hot melt adhesives lately. Like, a lot of price increases. To fight these rising costs, Infinity Bond has formulated a completely new type of packaging hot melt with superior performance and price savings in mind. Quite simply, ProPACK is better hot melt for less.

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.

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.

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.

Polyurethane hot melt, commonly called PUR hot melt, is an adhesive that is heated and dispensed from a cartridge or slug, unlike traditional hot melt which is in stick or pellet form. PUR is also unique because it solidifies through moisture in the air to form a super-strong bond that will not re-melt. 

If applying fugitive glue by hand is costing you too much time and money, it may be time to upgrade to a bulk tank pneumatic dispensing system. The Infinity Bond EasyMelt Benchtop is a great option and offers some big long-term advantages.

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.

Effective filtration is becoming increasingly important in today's world. Whether it's the air inside your house, the drinking water in an urban metropolis or the fuel in a heavy-duty vehicle - filters are being asked to do more. In turn, filter manufacturers turn to Hotmelt.com when they need to accomplish more with their filter adhesives.