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VHB (Very High Bond) tapes were first introduced by 3M in the 1980s as a solution for bonding and attaching items without the need for mechanical fasteners or adhesives that required long curing times. Due to their innovative nature, they quickly gained popularity in various industries for their application capabilities.  In this guide, we'll break down VHB tapes, what makes them so revolutionary, application best practices, and more for a comprehensive look at this incredible product line. Read on to learn all about VHB tapes today. 

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.

Hotmelt.com is pleased to announce its partnership with Kleiberit Adhesives. As a trusted leader in the adhesive industry, Hotmelt.com is committed...

Wood glue isn’t always the best choice for joining wood to wood. In some applications a PUR adhesive might be a better choice. Understanding the re...

PUR adhesives come in many different formulations, each of which spread, bond and perform in slightly different ways. These characteristics have i...

Biodegradable adhesives break down over time and revert to what they were made from. Those that aren’t biodegradable don’t, which can be a problem...

The advantages of polyurethane hot melt are numerous. We take a closer look at the pros and cons of polyurethane hot melts compared to traditional hot melts.

Hot Melt for Packaging Packaging with hot melt glue sticks is not a one size fits all application. That is why we carry the line of incredible pack...

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.

What is Epoxy? Epoxy is an organic compound. It is made up of chains of carbon linked to other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen. Thi...

Corrugated plastic packaging and product assembly is a quickly growing field and until now finding a bulk hot melt that provides excellent bond strength and optimal set time has been difficult if not impossible. 

We have seen a lot of confusion in customers trying to find the correct hot melt stick for their specific hot melt gun. To try and help clear up the mystery behind choosing the right size glue stick, we have created a handy little cheat sheet to help you along the way.