Application Description

Edgebanding with hot melt adhesives

For decades, edgebanding of wood-based panels with a variety of edgebands has been an established practice in the furniture industry. The quality demands concerning visual appeal, the technological progress in engineering, and also the almost unlimited diversity of materials to be processed - all of these factors represent special challenges for the adhesive technology. In modern, high-quality furniture manufacture, the quality of the edgebanding is increasingly becoming a key criterion for evaluating the quality of the entire furniture item. The end customer demands a glueline that is hardly visible and perfect.

Modern, thermoplastic and moisture-curing reactive adhesives ensure superior bonding strength and high-quality appearance in edgebanding applications. A broad spectrum of adhesion to different edgeband materials is equally important as fast adhesive setting for direct downline processing and high heat resistance and durability. PUR hot melt adhesives are renowned for meeting the highest demands with regard to a zero-bondline appearance as well as resistance to heat, moisture and chemicals in kitchens and bathrooms. Jowat supplies these hot melt adhesives of the latest generation also in granulate form. The ease of processing makes them particularly attractive for processers who have not used the PUR technology before. Therefore, Jowat hot melts provide the ideal process solution for every edgebanding application.

Product Information

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  • EVA hot melt adhesive
  • PO hot melt adhesive
  • PUR hot melt adhesive
  • PUR hot melt adhesive (non-hazardous)

EVA hot melt adhesive

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Jowatherm® 280.00 EVA Hot Melt Adhesive 35500 ± 11750 / 200 180 - 200 90 ± 5 1,03 ± 0,03 / 20 yellow translucent de en fr
Jowatherm® 280.10/11 EVA Hot Melt Adhesive 165000 ± 25000 / 200 190 - 210 100 ± 5 1,03 ± 0,02 / 20 0 = light beige; 1 = white de en fr
Jowatherm® 280.30/31 EVA Hot Melt Adhesive 50500 ± 12500 / 200 180 - 200 90 ± 5 1,03 ± 0,03 / 20 0 = yellow translucent; 1 = white de en fr
Jowatherm® 280.50/51 EVA Hot Melt Adhesive 85000 ± 13000 / 200 180 - 200 95 ± 5 1,14 ± 0,02 / 20 0 = light beige; 1 = white de en fr
Jowatherm® 280.58 EVA Hot Melt Adhesive 85000 ± 10000 / 200 180 - 200 95 ± 5 1,00 ± 0,02 / 20 colourless de en fr
Jowatherm® 284.70/71/72/73 EVA Hot Melt Adhesive 85000 ± 20000 / 200 190 - 210 90 ± 5 1,52 ± 0,03 / 20 0 = beige; 1 = white; 2 = brown; 3 = black de en fr
Jowatherm® 286.30/31 EVA Hot Melt Adhesive 50000 ± 15000 / 200 180 - 200 90 ± 5 1,05 ± 0,05 / 20 0 = yellow translucent; 1 = white de en fr
Jowatherm® 286.60/61 EVA Hot Melt Adhesive 62500 ± 12500 / 200 180 - 200 95 ± 5 1,30 ± 0,05 / 20 0 = beige; 1 = white; 2 = brown; 3 = black de en fr
Jowatherm® 288.60/61/62/63 EVA Hot Melt Adhesive 90000 ± 20000 / 200 180 - 200 95 ± 5 1,33 ± 0,05 / 20 0 = beige; 1 = white; 2 = brown; 3 = black de en fr

PO hot melt adhesive

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Jowat-Toptherm® 227.30 PO Hot Melt Adhesive 100750 ± 20000 / 200 190 - 210 135 ± 5 1,10 ± 0,05 / 20 beige de en fr
Jowat-Toptherm® 237.10/11 PO Hot Melt Adhesive 85500 ± 14000 / 200 180 - 200 130 ± 5 1,10 ± 0,02 / 20 0 = beige, 1 = white de en fr
Jowat-Toptherm® 237.70/71/72/73 PO Hot Melt Adhesive 83000 ± 10000 / 200 170 - 200 130 ± 5 1,23 ± 0,05 / 20 0 = light beige; 1 = white, 2 = brown, 3 = black de en fr
Jowat-Toptherm® 221.00 PO Hot Melt Adhesive 23200 ± 2200 / 200 115 ± 5 0,90 ± 0,03 / 20 yellow de en fr
Jowat-Toptherm® 237.50 PO Hot Melt Adhesive approx. 95.000 / 140 190 - 210 approx. 125 approx. 0,9 colourless de en fr

PUR hot melt adhesive

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Jowatherm-Reaktant® 607.40/41/45 PUR Hot Melt Adhesive 77500 ± 22500 / 140 130 - 150 70 ± 5 1,35 ± 0,05 / 23 0 = beige; 1 = white; 5 = pure white de en fr
Jowatherm-Reaktant® 607.50/51 PUR Hot Melt Adhesive 75000 ± 25000 / 140 130 - 150 70 ± 5 1,35 ± 0,05 / 23 0 = beige; 1 = white de en fr
Jowatherm-Reaktant® 607.60/61 PUR Hot Melt Adhesive 75000 ± 25000 / 140 140 - 160 80 ± 5 1,32 ± 0,05 / 20 0 = beige; 1 = white de en fr
Jowatherm-Reaktant® 608.00/01 PUR Hot Melt Adhesive 90000 ± 20000 / 120; 42500 ± 7500 / 140 100 - 120 65 ± 5 1,1 ± 0,1 / 23 0 = yellowish opaque; 1 = white de en fr

PUR hot melt adhesive (non-hazardous)

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Jowatherm-Reaktant® MR 607.90/91 Monomer-Reduced PUR Hot Melt Adhesive 75000 ± 25000 / 140 120 - 140 70 ± 5 1,28 ± 0,08 0 = beige; 1 = white de en fr
Jowatherm-Reaktant® MR 608.90 Monomer-Reduced PUR Hot Melt Adhesive 60000 ± 20000 / 140 120 - 140 70 ± 5 1,1 ± 0,1 0 = yellow opaque; 1 = white de en fr
Jowatherm-Reaktant® MR 606.90 Monomer-Reduced PUR Hot Melt Adhesive 95000 ± 25000 / 150 120 - 140 1,1 ± 0,1 / 20 de en fr

The products listed only represent a limited selection of the available product portfolio. Product availability might differ by region. The technical data, characteristics and field of application provided in the table outline the differences between the individual adhesives of the product portfolio. Our Application Technology Department and our Sales Representatives are on hand to provide advice and support you finding the best adhesive for your particular application.

Note: The information on this page is based on test results from our laboratories as well as on experience gained in the field, and does in no way constitute any guarantee of properties. Due to the wide range of different applications, substrates, and processing methods beyond our control, no liability may be derived from these indications nor from the information provided by our free technical advisory service. Customer trials under everyday conditions, testing for suitability at normal processing conditions, and appropriate fit-for-purpose testing are absolutely necessary. For the specifications as well as further information, please refer to the latest technical data sheets.

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Application Tips

Directions for use

PUR hot melt adhesives can be processed on throughfeed lines at different feed speeds, as well as on roller and nozzle applicators. All parts of the melting and application units coming into contact with the adhesive should have a non-stick coating to prevent possible catalytic reactions due to metal contact. A non-stick coating will also facilitate a considerably easier cleaning.
The melting and application units should be equipped with a precise temperature control to prevent local overheating and unwanted secondary reactions. Heating the adhesive to a temperature above the recommended processing temperature will usually lead to a fast increase in viscosity of the melt due to a so-called thermal crosslinking reaction in the adhesive (the allophanate reaction), which is triggered by heat and does not need moisture.

Cleaning

If necessary, flush out hot melt remnants from the melt and applicator units with flushing agent Jowat® 930.94 (red). Crosslinked, solid material has to be dissolved with cleaner Jowat® 930.60 (please test for suitability before use).

Cleaning and adhesive change of Edgebanders

See our Jowat Manual with Tips and Video How To Guide for cleaning problems and helpful tips for adhesive changes

Downloads

Adhesive Portfolio for the Furniture Industry.PDF

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