THERMOGRIP 443

THERMOGRIP 443 is a 100% hot melt adhesive for case sealing applications. Specially adapted for difficult substrates* such as moisture-treated substrates with stringy effect (double or triple fluted). Suitable for middle- and high-speed packaging lines.

* Not suitable for varnished cardboard.

• Suitable for moisture-treated substrates with stringy effect (double or triple fluted)
• All ingredients are approved under the Federal regulation 175 105 & BGA (for incidental contact of adhesives with food)
• Good thermal stability
• Good hot tack
• Long open time
• Good resistance to low and high temperatures
• Suitable for all applications by nozzle (Nordson, Valco, Robatech, etc.)
• Suitable for application by wheel (never exceed 180°C)

Physical:

• Aspect: pellets
• Colour: white
• Thermosel Viscosity– spindle 21, 20 rpm at 170°C: 800 – 1400 mPas
• Softening point, Ring & Ball: approx. 106-113°C
• Open time*: < 1 second
• Setting time*: approx. 1 to 5 seconds

 
* Open and setting times are tested according to Bostik internal method. Open and setting times may vary depending on:

• ambient temperature, temperature of the substrate, adhesive application temperature
• coverage
• nature and porosity of the substrate

Shelf life:

2 years in original unopened packaging, stored at ambient temperature. Keep away from humidity.

Application temperature: 160–180°C. Application by nozzle or wheel (never exceed 180°C).