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Evaluation of hot melt adhesive particle selection for round spine forming of hardcover books: Which is more suitable, soft adhesive particle or hard adhesive particle

2026-08-27    Views: 4    Chinese

Round spine hardcoverhot melt adhesive pelletsSpecial requirements

The spine of a round spine hardcover book is curved, and when opened, the book core bends along the curved surface. The adhesive layer needs to have good flexibility and resilience. Hard rubber particles have high adhesive strength but are prone to cracking when bent, while soft rubber particles are flexible but have insufficient adhesive strength – selection requires finding a balance between strength and flexibility.

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Comparison between soft rubber particles and hard rubber particles

Comparison itemSoft rubber particles (low softening point)Hard rubber particles (high softening point)
softening point65-80°C85-100°C
Bending reboundExcellent, 180 ° repeated bending without cracksMedium, visible fine lines after bending 3-5 times
peel strength2.5-3.5 N/cm4.0-5.5 N/cm
Circular spine retention forceOkay, the arc won’t bounce back naturallyGenerally, the spine of the book tends to rebound and flatten
Applicable scenariosRound spine hardcover, picture book, art bookFangji hardcover, reference book

Selection Suggestions

Round spine hardcover is recommended with soft rubber particles or medium soft type – with sufficient adhesion, worry free bending, and stable curved shape. Recommended for square spine hardcover or thick reference books are hard rubber particles – with priority given to strength and better load-bearing capacity. Both types of Sunlife hot melt adhesive have corresponding models, and Guangzhou Sunlife Trading can recommend them for free based on spine thickness and binding method.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Can the back glue and side glue of round spine fine decoration use the same type of adhesive particles?
    A: Possible, but not optimal. Soft rubber particles are used for the back adhesive to maintain bending, while hard rubber particles are used for the side adhesive to maintain strength, resulting in better performance.
  • Q: What is the reason for blistering on the spine of a book after it has been formed?
    A: Uneven application of glue or short opening time, insufficient infiltration of glue into the spine before solidification, and local hollowing leading to foaming.

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