Heat Seal Adhesives

Cattie Adhesives – Heat Seal Adhesives


What are Heat Seal Adhesives?

Heat Seal Adhesives & Coatings or Heat Seal Films are Hot Melts or Liquids that are applied to  paper, film, non-woven or foil substrates and Dried.  The final bond is not formed until the  Heat Seal Adhesive is later – Re-activated.


Cattie Adhesives manufactures a Full Line of  Hot Melt Heat Seals,  Heat Seal Films & Tapes,  Water based Heat Seal & Solvent based Heat Seal Coatings for many industrial – Food Packaging,  Flexible Packaging,  Paper Converting  and  Specialty Applications.


Our Heat Seal Adhesives & Coatings can be applied by different methods including –  Knife over roll, reverse roll, nip roller, gravure, brush, spray or roller. 

The Heat Sealing process can be performed Both In-line or after initial application.


Our Heat Seals can also be Custom formulated for specialty applications to meet requirements for –  viscosity, solids %, non-blocking, clarity & heat sealing temperature.


We also have the capability to  Coat our Heat Seals  onto many different substrates including  – felts, films, liners, magnet, papers, plastics, and textiles; for various medical and industrial applications.


We can supply our Heat Seal adhesive products in  – Tape and Roll Stock Form.  Click here for more information.


Below are some of our most common types of Heat Seal Adhesives:


# 7-8258

7-8258 Acrylic Emulsion heat seal adhesive –  58% Solids,  100cps.  A packaging adhesive polymer that is heat reactive, self-curing acrylic latex with carboxyl functionality.  Strong adhesion to polar substances with excellent water resistance; fast drying and high bond strength for wet laminations; high oil and plasticiser resistance after crosslinking; broad FDA approvals.

General Information:  7-8258 is excellent for wet laminating because it dries rapidly and develops high bond strength quickly. It performs well in high speed laminating operations.  # 7-8258 also forms strong bonds at relatively low heat sealing temperatures – critical for many temperature-sensitive substrates.  It has good specific adhesion to most polar substrates, and it forms tough, permanent bonds. It also has good water resistance.


# HS410

HS410 is an EVA type heat seal film adhesive – Self-wound on a 42# silicon liner that is transferable from the silicon liner.  HS410 has a wide range activation temperature with good adhesion to a variety of substrates including metals, coated films, papers and plastics. It was designed for bonding to difficult substrates in the sanding disc and Tin Tie adhesive markets.


HS410 – HEAT SEAL FILM ADHESIVE:

Adhesive Coat Weight lbs.:  14 ± 2.
Adhesive Softening Point °F:  175 ± 5.
Activation Temperature °F:  250 – 265.
Application Temperature °F:  300 – 350.
Dwell Time Sec:  0.2 plus (Depending on temperature and pressure).

General Information:  HS410 Adhesive is specifically formulated for bonding to metal, non-woven, paper and film substrates. All ingredients used in the makeup of this adhesive meet the requirements for FDA Regulation 175.105 “Adhesives”.


# 7-26387

7-26387 Acrylic Emulsion heat seal adhesive – 61% Solids,  300cps.  Flexible with adhesion to glass, metal and wood; high filler loading; thickens with pH; recommended for caulk and sealant applications.


# 7-3005

7- 3005 Acrylic Emulsion heat seal adhesive – 47% Solids,  500cps.  Low temperature heat seal; fast seal time; suitable for flexible packaging; high gloss; FDA 175.105; 175.300; 175.320; 176.170; 176.180; 177.1210.


# 7-3028

7-3028 Acrylic Emulsion heat seal adhesive – 50% Solids,  1000cps.  Suitable for paper-to-film, film-to-film heat seal applications.


# 7-26084

7-26084 Acrylic Emulsion heat seal adhesive – 48% Solids,  100cps.  Suitable for paper coating; excellent solvent and plasticiser resistance; self-crosslinking; blendable with natural rubber; broad FDA approvals.


# 7-26288

7-26288 Acrylic Emulsion heat seal adhesive – 49% Solids,  100cps.  Recommended for nylon, mylar and paper substrates; excellent scrub resistance; can be used for heat seal and cold seal formulations; broad FDA approvals.


# 7-26315

7-26315 Acrylic Emulsion heat seal adhesive – 49% Solids,  50cps.  Tack-free hard polymer; recommended for paper substrates; excellent water resistance and heat stability; excellent scrub resistance; broad FDA approvals.


For Help Choosing the best heat seal adhesive for Your Application

Please Call us at  800-249-0337  – To Request a Product SDS, TDS, Pricing, Lead times, and to explore the many adhesive options we have to offer. We look forward to providing you with the  adhesive that will maximize efficiency and profitability for your company.


Solvent-based – Heat Seal Adhesives

We offer a full line of heat seals, glossy & matte overprints and primers for most requirements.

Some examples of our solvent based Overprints, Primers and Heat Seal products include:


# 8605 –  High heat resistant, very flexible mar & scuff resistant matte overprint having excellent hot release properties. Suitable for most films, aluminum foils, coated & non-coated papers.

# 8610 –  Super high heat resistant, glossy 2-part overprint for high demand applications. Used with most coated and non-coated papers and aluminum foils.

# 8611 – Primer used for a wide range of release applications, slip and primer coating for untreated film, paper & primed aluminum foil.

# 8485 – Heatseal coating used for a variety of films, foils & papers substrates. Can be custom formulated for various degrees of tear/bond strength and activation temperature depending on the substrate and final use requirements.


Some examples of our Heat Seal Adhesive applications are:


    • Credit card lamination.
    • Decorative laminates.
    • Film to fiberglass.
    • Film to foams.
    • Film to Foil /metalized film.
    • Heat seal lacquered aluminum foil.
    • Food grade heat seal lacquer foil.
    • Pharmaceutical blister pack foil.
    • Lacquered Aluminum Foil roll for processed cheese wrap.
    • Fire retardant heat seals.
    • Food packaging.
    • PVC to film.
    • Specialty heat seal applications.
    • Textiles for heat sealing.
    • Transfer decal film lamination.

Our Heat Seal Coatings are widely used for these applications:


    • Food Packaging
    • Paper Converting
    • Pharmaceutical Packaging
    • Flexible Packaging
    • Laminating
    • Yogurt Lidding
    • Blister Packaging
    • Credit Card Lamination

Water-based Heat Seal Adhesives


Some examples of our Water-based Heat Seal products include:

Product #DescriptionMSDS/TDS
8215Heat Seal Coating, Designed for Low Heat Resealing applications, Good Oil Resistance, PET/Foils, Strong Final Bonds to Papers, films, foils.Request >>
8240Heat Seal Coating, Designed for food packaging applications, Good Oil Resistance, Strong Final Bonds to Papers, films, foils, Non-Blocking.Request >>
8300Heat Seal Coating, Designed for Yogurt Lidding applications, Good Oil Resistance, Easy Clean up, Strong Final Bonds to Papers, films, foils, Non-Blocking.Request >>
8347Heat Seal Coating, Easy Clean up, Strong Final Bonds to Papers, films, foils, Non-Blocking, Flexible, 1,500 CPS.Request >>
8362Heat Seal Coating, Strongest Final Bonds to Polyester Films, Non-Blocking, Flexible, Designed for Extrusion Laminating applications. 80,000 CPS, Can be made at any Viscosity.Request >>

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Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

What is Pressure Sensitive Adhesive?

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, also called, “PSA” or  “Self Stick adhesive” is a flexible adhesive that bonds to a variety of substrates when applied to clean and dry surfaces with pressure. Pressure Sensitive adhesive bonds are formed with Pressure –  PSA’s Do Not Require solvent, water, or heat to activate the adhesive. The bond strength is directly influenced by the amount of pressure used to apply the adhesive to the surface.  PSA’s are a great choice for difficult to bond, low energy substrates.


PSA’s are unique because they do not solidify to form a hard material; PSA’s remain permanently tacky and can “Wet-Out” substrates on contact. The bonds are formed by bringing the PSA adhesive in contact with the substrate and applying pressure to form a bond.  PSA’s can be formulated for both – Permanent & Removable bonding Applications.


Benefits of Pressure Sensitive Water-Based Adhesives

Key Features
– Provides a smooth, quiet and magnetic-like peel.
– FDA compliant for direct food contact applications.
– Repositionable.

  • water-based pressure formulated to provide a repositionable seal with little diminishment in seal strength provided there is no contamination of the PSA.
  • FDA compliant for use in direct food contact applications. Seal strengths will vary with
    specific coating, film treatment and processing.
  • Pressure Sensitive Water-Based Adhesives for Resealable Packaging.
  • Reseal available.
  • Slot and roll transfer coat.
  • Permanent and removable pressure sensitivity.
  • Cross-linkable to become stronger or removable.

Cattie Adhesives manufactures a full line of high performance Pressure Sensitives; available in several degrees of Color, Peel Strength, Tack, Shear Strength and Viscosity.

Our Pressure sensitives can be supplied in the form of a  Water based Acrylic Adhesive, Solvent based Adhesive, Hot melt PSA or UV Radiation Cured PSA.

PSAs make up the largest market share of the adhesives business. Our PSA’s can be formulated as a Permanent or Removable grade adhesive and Bond to a wide variety of substrates. The primary raw materials used in formulating our PSA’s are Acrylics, Silicone, Rubber, SBS, Polyurethane, Vinyl Acetate and Epoxy.


We have the capability to Coat our Pressure Sensitives onto many different substrates including – felts,  films,  foams, release liners,  magnet,  papers,  plastics, and  textiles; for various  Medical Tape  and  Industrial Tape applications.  

Our Pressure Sensitive Adhesives can be Coated  and supplied in  – Large Master Roll Form or be Slit down and Converted to smaller – Rolls of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape.


Our Pressure Sensitive adhesives (PSA’s) are commonly used in the following Applications:

  • Automotive
  • Bookbinding
  • Diapers
  • Direct Mail
  • Frozen Foods
  • Graphic Arts
  • Insect Traps / Rodent Traps
  • Labeling & Tapes
  • Packaging
  • Paper Converting
  • Product Assembly
  • Security Bags & Envelopes

Below are some of our most common Pressure Sensitive Adhesives; for information on the full line of products, please contact us.

Product #DescriptionMSDS/TDS
8241Water-Based Acrylic Pressure Sensitive, High Tack, Dries Clear, for bonding various substrates. 3000cps. Can be made at any viscosity.Request >>
8250Water-Based Acrylic Pressure Sensitive, High Tack, Dries Clear, for Masking Tapes. 1500cps.Request >>
8299Water-Based Pressure Sensitive, High Tack, Dries Clear, for bonding various substrates Foams, Films, Foils, Coated Boards. 700cps.Request >>
9195AHigh Tack, Medium Viscosity, Pressure Sensitive Hot Melt, High Heat Resistance, Designed for Automotive interior Assembly. 9000cps.Request >>
9810High Tack, Pressure Sensitive Hot Melt, bonds well to most coated paper and paperboards, good for Packing slips, Security bags. 5000cps.Request >>

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Flexo Adhesives

What is Flexographic Printing?


Flexographic (flexo) printing is a popular printing method that uses flexible printing plates to transfer ink onto various substrates such as paper, plastic, and metal. Flexo specialty adhesives and coatings are used in this process to provide additional functionality such as adhesive properties, durability, and protection.

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Packaging Adhesives

Case, Tray & Carton Sealing Hot Melt


Packaging Adhesives are formulated to form Strong bonds to most substrates including:

UV, Clay Coated and SBS Papers, Films, Foils, Plastics, Corrugated and Coated boards.

Low Temperature Hot Melts for Packaging adhesive applications. Hot melt is applied at 250F.


Our adhesives can be custom formulated to meet your specific requirements.


Paperboard adhesives for the food & beverage packaging industry meet the requirements of the   FDA Adhesives regulation:   21CFR175.105 Indirect Food Additives.

Cattie Adhesives offers a full range of packaging adhesives for case & carton, box, and tray sealing.


Metalocene based hot melt line offers the best in product category for extended mileage, superior runnability and outstanding adhesive characteristics.
Polyethylene based hot melts offer excellent runnability and mileage.
EVA hot melt products offer outstanding performance for the product category.

Part
Number
TypeDescriptionTypical
Application
Temperature
Viscosity at
Application
Temperature
Typical Open
Time
Typical Set
Time
Specific
Gravity
Molten
Gardner
Color
8280Low Application TemperatureLow Application Temperature250-275°F900-1200 cpsMediumMedium-Fast.911
8309General Purpose-Standard TemperatureGeneral Purpose High Performance Metalocene325-350°900 cpsMedium-FastFast.911
8341Specialty GradeSpecialty Grade Metalocene for difficult surfaces350°F1000-1200 cpsMedium-FastFast.911
8412General PurposeGeneral Purpose, Short Open Time Metalocene350°F1000 cpsShortFast.911-2
8161General Purpose-Standard TemperatureGeneral Purpose, Fast Open Time Polyethylene325-350°F900 cpsFastFast.911-2
8310Freezer Grade PolyethyleneBest Freezer Grade Product, Medium-Fast Open Time350°F1500 cpsMedium-FastMedium-Fast.911-2
8326General Purpose EVAGeneral Purpose EVA350ׄ°F1100 cpsFastFast.973
8336Low Application TemperatureGeneral Purpose Low Temperature EVA for case and carton sealing250-275°F900 cpsFastFast.983
8403General Purpose-Standard TemperatureGeneral Purpose EVA-can be used for Foil Applications350°F1100 cpsFastFast.973


For more detailed information on our complete line of products, to speak with a technical representative about your application, and to request samples, Please call us at 1-(800) 249-0337 or email us at [email protected]


APPLICATIONS INCLUDE:

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Hot Melt System Cleaner

Cattie Adhesives – Hot Melt System Cleaner

What is Hot Melt System Cleaner?

Hot Melt System Cleaner, also called “Hot Melt Purge” is an Organic, Non-Toxic, hot melt application equipment cleaning product that attacks the charred contaminants and hot melt in your tank, hoses and guns. It thoroughly cleans your hot melt equipment of char and gel, dissolves the charred adhesive, prevents clogged nozzles, and slows equipment failure.

Our Hot Melt Purge is organic, solvent-free and an excellent choice for cleaning your hot melt equipment. Regular cleaning of your hot melt equipment with our Hot Melt System Purge will add years to the life of your hot melt equipment, hoses, modules and heads.

Our Hot Melt Purge is a high strength, industrial grade cleaner that outperforms competitive products in purging or cleaning of hot melt tanks, hoses and guns. It removes degrading adhesive, gels and even char buildup from the sides of tanks and hoses.

Hot Melt Purge is a great option for simple equipment cleanup/maintenance –  Or when you are switching from one hot melt adhesive to another type.

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