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Hot melt and water-based glue assortment

Which Glue Is Right for You? Hot Melts vs. Water-Based Glues

Hot Melts

Hot melts are versatile, fast-bonding, and cost-effective adhesives used across bookbinding, packaging, product assembly, fulfillment, and more.

Common Forms

  • Pellets:
    • 53-027W — versatile pellet hot melt for offset, bond, and coated stocks. Note: UV and some digital stocks using fuser oil may not be compatible.
    • 37-127W — general-purpose pellet hot melt.
  • Pillows:
    • 37-016 — formulated for difficult-to-bond matte and coated stocks.
    • 37-127 — light-amber, moderate-to-fast set speeds.

Applications Beyond Bookbinding

  • Folding: Fugitive hot melts for temporary bonds.
  • Padding: UD8008 supports a range of flexibility and color needs.

Water-Based Glues

Water-based (cold) glues include permanent, fugitive, and pressure-sensitive formulations. Viscosity is measured in cP; non-contact systems typically require thinner adhesives.

Fugitive (Removable)

  • UD900: low peel bond for uncoated stocks.
  • UD950: high peel bond for coated stocks.
  • UD1000: latex-based fugitive adhesive.
  • UD153: semi-pressure-sensitive fugitive hot melt.

Permanents for Folders & Laminating

  • UD200: contact-applied adhesive.
  • UD500: non-contact, low-pressure systems.
  • UD550: non-contact for folding cartons.