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Hot Melt for Flooring Applications: A Primer
Spring is in the air, which means everything is thawing – including demand for construction and remodeling services. It's an exciting time – fina...
Candlewick Fixturing with Hot Melt - A Guide
As the DIY economy continues to expand, and folks all over America are learning they can make a living doing what they love, we here at Hotmelt.co...
Hot Melt Guns for Creating POP Displays
Point-of-purchase displays often utilize hot melt sticks and guns. In this article we are going to discuss some of the most popular hot melt guns ...
How to Relieve Worker Fatigue Caused by Operating a Glue Gun
Worker fatigue is a problem in many product assembly and packaging applications. However, there are a few things that can help you decrease this i...
When Should I Replace My Hot Melt Hose?
It's never a good feeling when you have to replace hot melt equipment. Dealing with down time and the cost of hot melt parts is frustrating. On the...
Burnt Glue? How to Prevent Adhesive Charring
Struggling with burnt glue in your hot melt system? Here’s how to prevent adhesive charring and keep your machines up and running.
Bulk Hot Melt Information
What is Bulk Hot Melt?
Bulk hot melt, also known as hot glue, is an adhesive that is heated for application and used in a wide variety of applicati...
3M Hot Melt Equivalent and Cross Reference Guide
3M carries a wide range of hot melts that satisfy a number of different applications. They are know world wide as being well engineered and reliabl...
Common Questions About Hot Melt Hoses
Hot melt hoses can be hard to understand when you are first starting to use hot melt dispensing equipment. We have compiled a list of the most com...
Adhesive Viscosity Information and Comparison Chart
Hot Melt Viscosity Overview
Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to flow generally through a specific orifice. The measure of this fluid "thickne...
Industrial Grade Silicone Information and Buying Guide
Industrial Grade Silicone perfect for many sealing and bonding applications. The silicone sealants carried by Hotmelt.com are ideal for HVAC, ref...
1" X 3" PG Glue Sticks From 3M, AdTech & Surebonder
PG Hot Melt Slug (1" X 3") Overview
The 1" by 3" glue stick (also known as the PG glue stick) was created by 3M for use with their Polygun PG II. T...