Packaging Adhesives: The Glue Holding It All Together

Packaging Adhesives Packaging adhesives play a vital role in the packaging industry. Without these specialized glues and bonding materials, it would be nearly impossible to manufacture packaging efficiently and meet all regulatory standards. From food and beverage packaging to consumer goods and electronics, adhesives are what allow today's complex packaging designs and constructions. Hot Melts Hot melts, also known as thermoplastic adhesives, are perhaps the most widely used type of packaging adhesive. Comprising around 30-35% of the global adhesive market, hot melts have become the adhesive of choice for package construction due to their ability to be applied at high speeds on automated packaging lines. Hot melts are thermoplastic polymers that remain solid at room temperature but become liquid and adhesive when heated. Some of the main applications for hot melts in packaging include case and carton sealing, tray forming, lamination, and stiffening of carton flaps and corners...