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Freezer Grade Hot Melt Adhesives
Cold temps. Strong bonds. No cracking.
Astro Packaging’s freezer grade hot melt adhesives are built to perform where standard glues fail — in cold-chain and frozen storage environments. Whether you’re sealing frozen food boxes or assembling refrigerated packaging, these adhesives offer secure, flexible bonds that hold up under freezing conditions.
What Are Freezer Grade Hot Melt Adhesives?
Freezer grade hot melts are specialized adhesives formulated to remain flexible and maintain strong adhesion even at sub-zero temperatures. Unlike conventional hot melts that can become brittle and break bond in cold environments, freezer-grade adhesives are engineered for low-temperature performance — making them essential for packaging exposed to refrigeration or freezing during shipping and storage.
Key Benefits of Freezer Grade Hot Melt Adhesives
- Maintains bond integrity in cold and frozen environments
- Excellent adhesion to coated, laminated, and recycled board
- Resists cracking, popping, and delamination
- Fast setting for high-speed packaging lines
- Works with standard hot melt equipment
- Ideal for cold-chain and frozen food applications
Common Applications for Freezer Grade Hot Melt Adhesives
These adhesives are used across food packaging, healthcare, and logistics operations where temperature exposure is a concern:
- Frozen food packaging — boxes, trays, folding cartons
- Refrigerated food or beverage cases
- Ice cream and dessert cartons
- Meal kits and subscription food packaging
- Cold-chain shipping boxes
- Agricultural products stored in cold storage
Choosing the Right Freezer Grade Adhesive
We help you select the right formulation by evaluating:
- Lowest temperature exposure expected (shipping, storage, transit)
- Substrate type — coated, uncoated, recycled, poly-coated
- Glue pattern and application method
- Open and set time balance for your line speed
- Moisture and condensation resistance requirements
Need a bond that won’t crack at -20°F? This is where freezer-grade shines.
Freezer Grade Hot Melt Adhesives We Carry
PHC2840
HB Fuller
General purpose product with moderate speed of set, which has good flexibility and will bond a variety of substrates.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Medium
HM2835Y
HB Fuller
Difficult substrate, freezer grade.
Temp: 350-375 F
Set Time: Fast
HM8821
Wisdom
Freezer grade hybrid metallocene
| Brand | Product Name | Description | Temp | Set Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB Fuller | PHC2840 | General purpose product with moderate speed of set, which has good flexibility and will bond a variety of substrates. | 350 F | Medium |
| HB Fuller | HM2835Y | Difficult substrate, freezer grade. | 350-375 F | Fast |
| Wisdom | HM8821 | Freezer grade hybrid metallocene |
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Why Manufacturers Trust Astro
For over 30 years, Astro Packaging has been the go-to partner for adhesives and dispensing equipment across industries. Manufacturers trust us because we deliver reliable products, seamless system compatibility, and responsive service that keeps production lines running.
From hot melt units to complete configured systems, Astro is committed to performance, efficiency, and long-term value.
Experience
Over 30 years delivering trusted adhesive and equipment solutions.
Reliability
Durable systems built to perform under demanding production conditions.
Compatibility
Designed to integrate easily with leading hot melt equipment brands.
Support
Fast, responsive support to keep your lines running anywhere.
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