Adhesives, especially used for edge glueing and in foil lamination technology. It is stored in solid state - mostly in the form of granulate or powder. Before Utilisation the adhesive is diluted by heating and then applied to the work piece surface. When cooling down, it sets and forms a thermosetting film.

properties

advantages

• cheap
• easy handling
• free of solvents
• suitable for most materials

disadvantages

• relatively wide glue joint (compare seamless edging)
• not quite temperature-resistant

examples

• PUR glue (on the basis of poly-urethan)
• EVA glue (on the basis of ethen vinyl acetate)

alternative terms

• hotmelt