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Comparative evaluation of the optimal coating temperature of hot melt adhesive particles in book binding

2026-08-21    Views: 7    Chinese

Hot melt adhesive granulesWhat is the optimal coating temperature for book binding?

The commonly used EVA hot melt adhesive particles for book and magazine packaging, with the optimal coating (gluing) temperature generally between 160 ℃ and 180 ℃; The specific value depends on the melt viscosity formula of the particles. When the temperature is low, the flowability is poor and the fiber cannot penetrate, while when it is high, carbonization, strong odor, and adhesive strength decrease instead. Below are three typical types of particles compared together.

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Comparison of Temperature for Three Types of Hot Melt Adhesive Particles Used in Books and Periodicals

TypeRecommended coating temperatureOpening hoursApplicable books and periodicals
General EVA adhesive particles160–170℃moderateOrdinary adhesive bound books and exercise books
High viscosity EVA adhesive particles170–180℃longer Copperplate paper brochure, thick book core
Low temperature fast curing adhesive particles150–160℃ShortThin paper dictionary, high-speed line

Tested feelings

We tested both the universal and Sunlife hot melt adhesives with high viscosity on the same automatic glue assembly line: the universal adhesive had even spine pulling at 165 ℃; Sunlife’s high viscosity copperplate paper book core is more stable when pulled at 175 ℃, and there is no empty glue after passing through the cover machine. Both have a wider temperature control window than miscellaneous particles, making it less likely for beginners to overturn due to temperature fluctuations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What happens if the temperature is set too high?
Answer: When the temperature exceeds 190 ℃, the rubber material begins to carbonize, the color turns brown, the viscosity drops sharply, the spine of the book is easily brittle and cracked, and there is smoke and odor.

Q: Can different brands of granules be mixed and used at different temperatures?
Answer: Not recommended. Different formulas result in different optimal temperature windows, and mixing them can easily clog rubber hoses and cause unstable bonding.

Q: The workshop is cold in winter, should the temperature be raised?
Answer: It is possible to adjust the temperature by about 5 ℃ to compensate for heat dissipation, but priority should be given to insulation of the glue tank rather than simply heating it up.

Sunlife Hot Melt Adhesive from Guangzhou Sunlife Trading provides recommended process cards with each batch of goods, indicating the optimal coating temperature range for easy production line copying.

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