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How to deal with cracked spine of adhesive bound books? First distinguish the three types of cracking methods and then prescribe the right medicine

2026-08-07    Views: 19    Chinese

The spine of the book has cracked, what should we do first?

Direct answer:Firstly, determine which layer the fracture occurred in – whether the adhesive layer separates from the book block, the adhesive layer breaks on its own, or the cover separates from the adhesive layer. The three cracking methods correspond to three different treatment methods.The separation between the adhesive layer and the book block is often due to insufficient milling depth or low adhesive temperature; The brittle fracture of the adhesive layer itself is often due to poor low-temperature resistance of the adhesive particles or too thin adhesive layer; Cover detachment is common when the laminated cover has not been brushed. The after-sales experience of Guangzhou Sunlife Trading is that 90% of the cracked spine can be solved by changing the correct adhesive particles and adjusting the process, without the need to urgently replace the equipment.

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Three cracking methods and treatment comparison

Splitting method expressionCommon Causessolution
The entire piece of tape fell off with the coverShallow milling back and dusty book backDeepen the milling back by 1-1.5mm, clean the powder and then apply adhesive
Brittle fracture and slag falling off in the middle of the adhesive layerPoor toughness or aging of rubber particlesReplace the book and magazine adhesive particles with good folding resistance, and control the adhesive layer to be about 1mm
Cover and adhesive layer peeling offThe coated surface is too smoothCover stitching can be roughened or reinforced with side glue

Can shipped books still be remedied

  • A small amount of sample book: Inject low-temperature melted hot melt adhesive along the spine of the book and compact it to shape, which can restore most of the strength.
  • Batch cracking: It is recommended to return the entire batch to the factory for re milling and re gluing, which is much cheaper to remedy than gravity printing.
  • Reason for remake: Leave a few cracked books for freezing and high temperature testing to determine if the issue is with the glue or the manufacturing process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it a coincidence that there are so many cracks in winter?
No. Low temperature can make ordinary rubber particles brittle. Northern winter publications recommend choosing a low-temperature resistant formula, and Sunlife hot melt adhesive has corresponding models for sample testing.

Q: Are spine cracking and page dropping the same thing?
No. Dropping is a single page detachment, which is often related to the amount of glue applied and the paper; Cracking is the overall failure of the adhesive layer, and the focus is on checking the toughness of the adhesive particles and the milling process.

Summary: The cracking of the spine of the book is first caused by layering, and then starting from milling back, glue temperature, and glue particle toughness, selecting the right hot melt glue particles that are suitable for books and periodicals is the fundamental solution.

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