hotmmelts
Hot melts, also known as hot melt adhesives, are thermoplastic polymers that are solid at room temperature and become flowable when melted. They bond substrates by wetting and then cooling to form a solid bond without curing chemistry.
Most common is EVA-based (ethylene-vinyl acetate) adhesives, often with tackifiers to adjust viscosity and bond performance.
Hot melts are applied using dedicated equipment: handheld glue guns, cartridge or cartridge-indexed systems, and industrial
Used in packaging, carton sealing, bookbinding, woodworking, furniture assembly, footwear, textiles, electronics assembly, and automotive interiors,
Advantages include fast bonding, good gap-filling, and compatibility with automated lines. Limitations include performance loss at
Many hot melts are formulated to be low in odors and VOCs, but disposal and recycling can