Packaging Adhesives: Types and How to Choose for Manufacturing

Packaging adhesives: a quick answer

Packaging adhesives are selected according to the packaging material, construction, application equipment and production conditions. Product suitability, operating conditions and acceptance requirements should be confirmed against current technical documentation and practical production trials.

Common packaging adhesive categories

Water-based adhesives and hot-melt adhesives are commonly considered for packaging applications. The right category depends on the materials being bonded, the packaging structure and the production process; a product should not be selected solely from a general description.

Water-based adhesives

Water-based adhesive systems may be considered for relevant paper and board applications. Confirm substrate compatibility, equipment requirements and the current technical data before use.

Hot-melt adhesives

Hot-melt adhesive systems may be considered for appropriate packaging, labelling or assembly applications. Selection should be based on the packaging materials, line equipment and required bond result.

Five details to prepare before selecting an adhesive

• Materials and packaging construction to be bonded;
• The application, such as paper laminating, carton forming, labelling or film-related work;
• Available equipment and application method;
• Production, storage and transport conditions;
• The required bond result or an existing bonding issue.

Request a quotation and technical consultation

Pricing and supply options depend on the application, pack size, volume and technical requirements. Please provide the application details through the TECHBOND contact page so that the technical team can advise on documentation, trial direction or a quotation request.

Technical support for packaging applications

Before production implementation, confirm the selected product and conditions of use against current technical documentation and trial results.

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