Hot Melt Adhesives
AFFINITY™ GA Polyolefin Plastomers (POPs) provide performance, processing, and end-user advantages not previously achievable with EVA or SBC formulations. These new polymers help you reliably stick boxes and other substrates together in a broad range of temperatures, while saying goodbye to the odor, gelling, machine wear and tear, and color/clarity disadvantages of EVA-based hot melt formulations.
The low density and viscosity of AFFINITY GA POPs is the key to better processability, an attractive cosmetic appearance, and aggressive bonding across many different substrates. Applications include case and carton sealing, multi-wall structure fabrication, non-woven construction, and food and beverage packaging1.
Performance Comparisons with EVA-based HMAs
Percent Fiber Tear of HMAs Formulated with Selected Base Polymers at Various Temperatures
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AFFINITY GA POPs produce more powerful bonds than competitive materials. This is true in both hot and cold environments, so you can specify a single HMA to perform in many situations. |
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Viscosity Stability of HMAs Formulated with Selected Base Polymers
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AFFINITY GA POPs offer extreme thermal stability, so they have a longer pot life, translating into less frequent maintenance downtime. The stable viscosity means that you can consistently and easily apply hot melts; precisely controlling bead size and placement. |
How AFFINITY GA POPs Help You Save Costs
AFFINITY GA POPs produce clean-running, clear hot melts that can not only perform better than current hot melts, but can also increase productivity and produce more adhesive per volume of resin used.
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