Hot melt glue for bookbinding

Luyao provide a wide choice of hot melt glue for bookbinding applications such as textbooks, periodicals, and commercial printings. Our hot-melt bookbinding adhesive have high adhesive strength, rapid drying time, good fluidity, no drawing, are non-hazardous, and function well at high temperatures. Whether clients need to bind conventional book paper, gloss paper, or varied paper weights using a full-automatic or semi-automatic equipment, we can create the appropriate book binding glue.

Luyao Adhesive Company offers high-performance hot melt adhesive for book spine and side gluing on an EVA and PUR basis. Our bookbinding adhesive provide strong spines and excellent side page bonding.

Item No.: EVA Hot Melt Adhesive Pellet

• Processing temperature [°C]: 150 – 160
• Appearance: Semi-transparent white
• Softening range [°C]: approx. 75 ± 5
• Open time at 160 °C**: medium (GC test method)
• Viscosity at 175 °C [mPas]: 4,500 ± 500

Types Of Hot Melt Glue For Bookbinding

1. Standard Hot Melt Adhesives:
   • Color Options: Milky white, white, and transparent.
   • Properties: Generally harder than side glue, suitable for a variety of paper materials.
   • Applications: Ideal for general bookbinding applications where aesthetics and durability are priorities.
2. Side Glue:
   • Color: Typically yellow transparent.
   • Properties: Requires high bonding strength, often used for the spine of books.
   • Applications: Best for projects needing strong adhesion and flexibility.

Factors to Consider

• Paper Material: Different types of paper (e.g., coated vs. uncoated) may require specific adhesive formulations for optimal adhesion.
• Weight of Materials: Heavier materials may need adhesives with higher viscosity and bonding strength.
• Equipment Speed: The speed of the hot melt adhesive application equipment can influence the choice of adhesive, as some may require slower setting times for proper bonding.

Recommendations

• Testing: Conduct tests with various adhesives on the specific materials you intend to use, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Manufacturer Guidance: Consult adhesive manufacturers for recommendations based on your specific application needs and equipment.
• Environmental Considerations: Consider the temperature and humidity of the environment where the books will be stored, as this can affect adhesive performance over time.

Luyao has applied the world’s top quality management standard ISO9001, which includes eight fundamental quality management principles, to ensure the excellent quality of bookbinding hot melt adhesives. Our bookbinding hot melt glue production methods are certified with the OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management System, the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. We ensure cohabitation with ecosystems and provide a better living environment for future generations.