HB Fuller HL-3363 Permanent Pressure Sensitive Bookbinding Hot Melt Adhesive

HB Fuller HL-3363 Permanent Pressure Sensitive Bookbinding Hot Melt

HB Fuller HL-3363 is a permanent pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive designed for the bookbinding industry. It is commonly used as a soft cover side glue and a joint/hinge adhesive for hardcover books. This low-viscosity adhesive provides excellent bond strength, clean machining, and neutral odor, ensuring consistent performance in printing and packaging applications. It is suitable for paper substrates and performs well in side gluing, hinge gluing, and other graphic arts uses.

Features and Benefits for HL-3363 Adhesive

• Excellent Bookbinding Performance: Ideal for softcover side glue and hardcover joint/hinge applications.
• Permanent Pressure Sensitivity: Ensures long-lasting adhesion and flexibility in bound materials.
• Clean Machining: Provides smooth, trouble-free application with minimal stringing.
• Low Viscosity: Enables efficient flow and even coating for consistent performance.
• Neutral Odor and Light Amber Color: Supports a clean, user-friendly work environment.

Specifications

• Model: HL3363
• Type of Adhesive: Hot Melt, Permanent Pressure Sensitive
• Applications: Soft cover side glue, joint/hinge adhesive for hard cover books, bookbinding, side gluing
• Compatible Substrates: Paper
• Form: Pillows
• Color: Amber (Gardner Index 4, Light Modifier)
• Odor: Neutral
• Application Temperature: 350°F (177°C)
• Softening Point: 173°F (78°C)
• Viscosity:
• 16,500 cps @ 250°F (121°C)
• 7,400 cps @ 275°F (135°C)
• 3,960 cps @ 300°F (149°C)
• 2,120 cps @ 325°F (163°C)
• 1,175 cps @ 350°F (177°C)
• 880 cps @ 375°F (191°C)
• 610 cps @ 400°F (204°C)
• Specific Gravity: 0.98
• Static Adhesion Failure Test (500 g/in² load): 143°F (62°C)
• Peel (180°, 60 sec/75°F, 1 mil): 4.3 lb/in
• VOC Content: 0%
• Shelf Life: 365 days (clean, dry storage)
• FDA Status: Letter available upon request