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How to estimate hot melt adhesive usage

Tell us application, substrate, bead or coat weight, and units per minute. We size usage. Call 800-249-0337.

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We can tell you how much bulk hot melt or PS hot melt a production line will use. Call with application, substrate, bead or coat weight, and units per minute.

Applications we size include packaging, labeling, laminating, bookbinding, woodworking, product assembly, tape and label, tissue/tube winding, and heat seal for lidding and blisters.

Related table: How to estimate hot melt cost.

Related Cattie grades

  • 9761 — UL hot melt, insulation and HVAC
  • 9195 — automotive assembly, GM 998 5676
  • 8159 — heat-seal lidding hot melt
  • 8403UV — UV / black light indicator

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General plant guidance only — not a substitute for your process, SDS/TDS, or line trials. Call 800-249-0337 to match a grade.

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Call 800-249-0337 or email sales@cattieadhesives.com. Cattie Adhesives, Quakertown, PA.