Hotmelt.com Glue Blog

When it comes to case and carton closing for boxes that will be in the refrigerator or freezer, traditional hot melt sticks aren’t going to hold up the way that specialized hot melt for the freezer will. Because of the more extreme environment and difficult substrates, specialized freezer grade adhesives are important to ensure a strong enough bond to prevent pop-open boxes. 

Hot melt adhesive dots are one of the most useful adhesive products on the market. Glue dots—often called glue “spots”—are small, round dabs of pressure-sensitive hot melt. They are applied to a coated surface so they can be easily removed and applied to a variety of substrates. Because they have an instant bond, glue dots eliminate dangerous odors, the mess associated with liquid hot melt adhesives, and residue left behind from film, tape, and webbing.

Hot melt dispensing systems with foot pedals offer many benefits to users. Ease of use and reduced operator fatigue are just two ways that using a foot pedal system can help boost your productivity. We've put together this list of foot pedal dispensing systems for you to find which system is right for your application needs.

When searching for the best applicator to fit your project needs, the wide variety to choose from can be overwhelming. To help you narrow down your options and find the right applicator for your needs, we put together this guide to get you started.

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.

So you have a large amount of packages you need to send, and you have to be sure they arrive in perfect condition – no matter the temperature outs...

What We Are Seeing in Response to COVID 19 Ventilator and Filter Manufacturing Adhesives First, we would like to say how proud we are of all of the...

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Here at Hotmelt.com, we're committed to bringing you news and information about all things hot melt, and today we have one for the electronics manu...

With recent developments in eco-friendly adhesives, we review the differences between compostable and biodegradable adhesives as well as some specific products.

Water-based adhesives offer good resistance to heat, chemical and water influences. They can also be more economical than a hot melt adhesives. You...

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.