Hot melt adhesive sticks for electric glue gun

      What is a hot melt adhesive stick?

Hot melt adhesive is a practical, simple, effective, and fast solution for permanently bonding two surfaces. It is a one-component adhesive based on thermoplastic resins. The most commonly used types are EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) and polyamides.

It is solvent-free, eliminating heavy investments for solvent recovery or incineration.

Hot melt adhesives are used regularly in industry in the form of sticks (standard in 12 mm, 11 mm and 13 mm in diameter) or granules, and are used to bond several materials (cardboard, wood, paper, cork, rubber, glass, metal, cloth, felt…). They are single-component glues, and Adezif offers several references with different fusion temperatures, different viscosities, different open times… 

We sell two different types of hot melt glues :

• HOT MELT glue – Fusion point of about 200° C : It enables fast application on most materials. It is without solvents and is economical.
   

• LOW MELT glue – Fusion point of about 130°C : Low melt glue has an important advantage: safety (can be interesting for protected workshops or prisons). It also allows you to glue materials that are sensitive to heat like some plastics (see photo above), or to accelerate production time with a shorter open time.

Hot melt adhesive is available in solid form in various formats:

• Cannelé or non-cannelé sticks (standard diameters of 11 mm, 12 mm, and 13 mm): This is the most classic form, which we sell predominantly. 3M has designed notched sticks that allow for greater precision in glue application.

• Granules: For this format, please feel free to consult us.

• 14 kg blocks for melters: Please request a quote for this type of reference.

When using stick form, it is applied through an electric hot glue gun: It becomes fluid when heated, is applied hot in liquid form, and develops performance and cohesion as it cools below its melting point.

It is recommended to apply it indoors and to avoid assembling large pieces due to the relatively short open time.

It can also be applied by simple bonding, meaning it only needs to be applied to one of the two surfaces, followed by assembly with slight pressure.

      Some examples of industrial applications of hot melt glue

• Packaging and conditioning industry

• Bonding cardboard displays

• Wood industry (such as pallet manufacturing) or furniture making

• Printing and book manufacturing

• Graphic arts / decoration

• Electronics market

• Footwear industry

• ...

      Some tips for using hot melt glues with applicator

It is used to bond many non-porous materials as well as porous ones (such as cardboard, wood, paper, cork, rubber, glass, metals, fabric, felt, etc.).

It has the advantage of penetrating very well on all surfaces, with some formulations allowing adhesion to more difficult or heat-sensitive materials.

Adezif offers numerous references with varying melting temperatures, viscosities, and open times...

• To glue expanded polystyrene, choose the 3M quad track glue gun with 3762 LM Low melt glue, at low melting point (avoids burns on the hot guns, reduces open time) or HM 267 low melt glue with a small viscosity.

• If the flow is too high (up to 1.2Kg per hour), choose a glue gun nozzle with a smaller diameter (diameter 1.6mm or 1.8mm), which will allow you to be more precise.

• It's better to draw a line of glue along the length rather than applying two large dots at both ends. This will increase the mechanical strength of the bond.

      The ADEZIF "HM" range of hot melt adhesives

Adezif offers a wide range of EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) hot melt adhesives, which is the name of the polymer on which the product is based. EVA adhesives are mainly used in industry, crafts and DIY. Their versatility makes them suitable for a wide range of applications, including low-temperature use and bonding to difficult materials.

Advantages of Adezif EVA hot melt adhesives :

• Solvent-free
• Very good shelf life
• Good adhesion to many substrates
• Versatility, numerous application possibilities (variation of setting time and open time)
• Possibility of coloring
• Softening point between 70°C and 110°C: can be used with a traditional glue gun
• Economical solution
• Low sensitivity to humidity

Possible packaging :

• 20 kg carton of 12 mm diameter sticks and 200 or 295 mm length
• 43 mm diameter studs
• 20 kg bag of adhesive granules

Uses of Adezif EVA hot melt adhesives :

• Packaging: food processing, freezing
• Binding
• Woodworking
• Bonding on difficult materials, including plastics
• Bonding of various foams
• Gluing of artificial flowers
• Automotive industry: paintless dent removal
• Construction: baseboards, electrical ducts
• Luxury bottles
• Wax for administrative seals
• Wax for scrapbooking
• Gluing of fiber optic cables, fiber networks and wave guides
• ...

Photo	Réf.	Applications	Colour	Shore A hardness	Application temperature
	HM210	Paper, cardboard for the packaging industry, DIY. Quick closing of kraft cardboard, American boxes...	Cream beige	93	160 - 200 °C	Quote
	HM250	Kraft cardboard, American crates, wood. Packaging industry, DIY. Cardboard stations...	Yellow	66	180 - 200 °C	Quote
	HM480	Plastic, paintless dent removal (D.S.P.) heavy duty...	Yellow	76	160 - 200 °C	Quote
	HM482	Plastic, paintless dent removal (D.S.P.) medium run...	Yellow	80	160 - 200 °C	Quote
	HM484	Wood, packaging, plastics, varnish, ceramics, non-woven, DIY...	Yellow	76	160 - 200 °C	Quote
	HM620	Manual work, gluing of wood, glass, paper and heat sensitive surfaces: foams, expanded polystyrene, laminated surfaces, thermoplastic films...	Translucent	87	120 - 150 °C	Quote
	HM624	Packing, DIY, difficult gluing, wiring, skirting, wood, flowers...	Translucent	80	150 - 210 °C	Quote
	HM800	Universal multi-support glue. G.S.B., florist, packaging, DIY, hobbies, fiber gluing, optics...	Translucent	78	160 - 205 °C	Quote
	HM204	Difficult bonding, plastic, metal, preheated metals, wood, ceramic, varnish...	Pale yellow	87	170 - 190 °C	Quote
	HM408	Difficult bonding, packaging, DIY, seals, plastics, PP, cables, skirting boards...	Translucent	76	160 - 200 °C	Quote
	HM960	Gluing and difficult materials. Glass, cold metals, plastics (PE, PP), wood, cardboard, paper. Gluing of difficult to glue cardboard (laminated cardboard), freezer packaging...	Translucent	60	160 - 200 °C	Quote

Non-exhaustive list. Contact us for advice on the most appropriate hot melt adhesive for your application.