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Metallocene Hot Melt Glues
Clean running. Low char. High performance.
Astro Packaging’s metallocene-based hot melt glues are engineered for efficiency and consistency on modern packaging lines. Known for their excellent thermal stability, low odor, and minimal char, metallocene adhesives are ideal for high-speed automation where uptime and cleanliness matter most.
What Are Metallocene Hot Melt Glues?
Metallocene hot melts are advanced polyolefin-based adhesives made with metallocene catalysts, which give them cleaner burn-off, tighter viscosity control, and improved performance over conventional EVA adhesives. They bond a wide range of substrates — including paper, cardboard, and some plastics — and are especially valuable in automated systems that require long pot life and reduced maintenance.
Key Benefits of Metallocene Hot Melt Glues
- Superior thermal stability — less char and gelling
- Cleane1r application = fewer shutdowns and clogs
- Lower odor than traditional hot melts
- Precise flow and consistent viscosity
- Strong bonds with lower glue usage per unit
- Compatible with standard hot melt equipment
Common Applications for Metallocene Hot Melt Glues
Metallocene adhesives are trusted in environments where reliability, speed, and cleanliness are essential:
- High-speed case and carton sealing
- Folding cartons with coated or recycled board
- Food and beverage packaging lines
- Product assembly lines requiring long open times
- Bookbinding and print finishing with minimal glue discoloration
- Applications where glue appearance matters (e.g., clear glue lines)
Choosing the Right Metallocene Glue
We help you select the best formulation based on:
- Line speed and equipment type
- Open time and set time requirements
- Glue usage goals (metallocene often requires less per bond)
- Material type — paperboard, films, coated stock, etc.
- Cleanliness and maintenance expectations
Want fewer shutdowns and longer machine life? Metallocene may be the answer.
Metallocene Hot Melt Glues We Carry
HM9056
Astro
Excellent mileage, superior adhesion, and higher performance than traditional hot melts; can reduce adhesive costs as much as 15 to 30%.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
PHC5002
Astro
Extended pot stability, low color and low odor. Fast-set properties, clean runnability, and excellent adhesion properties.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
H1639
Bostik
Offers a superior processing window and service temperature range, fast set speed with a good hot tack.
Set Time: Fast
PHC9254
HB Fuller
Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage. Coated substrate problem solver.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Medium
PHC9256
HB Fuller
Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
PHC9250
HB Fuller
Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
8426
HB Fuller
Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
PHC9255
HB Fuller
Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Slow
PHC9275
HB Fuller
Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage. Hot fill, high spring, back applications, pasteurization and steam sterilization.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
89054
HB Fuller/Forbo
High performance, high heat resistant adhesive for packaging applications. It is recommended for bonding a wide variety of paperboard substrates. It is also clean machining and non-stringing.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Medium
Technomelt Supra 100
Henkel
General purpose metallocene technology.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Medium
Technomelt Supra 106
Henkel
Metallocene with easier clean up. Easier to remove from stainless steel.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Medium
H5002
Wisdom or Astro?
Premium hot melt adhesive offering extended pot-stability, low color and low odor. Fast-set properties, clean runnability, and excellent adhesion properties.
Temp: 325-350 F
Set Time: Medium-Fast
H5001
Wisdom
Specialty metallocene based adhesive for hard to adhere surfaces.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Medium-Fast
H5015
Wisdom
High performance clearBond series hot melt adhesive with high heat resistance and excellent adhesion properties.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
MM8821
Wisdom
High performance general purpose hot melt designed for increased mileage, improved runnability and good adhesion to a variety of paper and paperboard surfaces for case, carton and tray sealing packaging and paper converting applications.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
| Brand | Product Name | Description | Temp | Set Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astro | HM9056 | Excellent mileage, superior adhesion, and higher performance than traditional hot melts; can reduce adhesive costs as much as 15 to 30%. | 350 F | Fast |
| Astro | PHC5002 | Extended pot stability, low color and low odor. Fast-set properties, clean runnability, and excellent adhesion properties. | 350 F | Fast |
| Bostik | H1639 | Offers a superior processing window and service temperature range, fast set speed with a good hot tack. | Fast | |
| HB Fuller | PHC9254 | Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage. Coated substrate problem solver. | 350 F | Medium |
| HB Fuller | PHC9256 | Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage. | 350 F | Fast |
| HB Fuller | PHC9250 | Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage. | 350 F | Fast |
| HB Fuller | 8426 | Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage. | 350 F | Fast |
| HB Fuller | PHC9255 | Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage. | 350 F | Slow |
| HB Fuller | PHC9275 | Wide service temperature range. Possesses light color, no odor, no char, no smoke, thermal stability, excellent machining and increased adhesive mileage. Hot fill, high spring, back applications, pasteurization and steam sterilization. | 350 F | Fast |
| HB Fuller/Forbo | 89054 | High performance, high heat resistant adhesive for packaging applications. It is recommended for bonding a wide variety of paperboard substrates. It is also clean machining and non-stringing. | 350 F | Medium |
| Henkel | Technomelt Supra 100 | General purpose metallocene technology. | 350 F | Medium |
| Henkel | Technomelt Supra 106 | Metallocene with easier clean up. Easier to remove from stainless steel. | 350 F | Medium |
| Wisdom or Astro? | H5002 | Premium hot melt adhesive offering extended pot-stability, low color and low odor. Fast-set properties, clean runnability, and excellent adhesion properties. | 325-350 F | Medium-Fast |
| Wisdom | H5001 | Specialty metallocene based adhesive for hard to adhere surfaces. | 350 F | Medium-Fast |
| Wisdom | H5015 | High performance clearBond series hot melt adhesive with high heat resistance and excellent adhesion properties. | 350 F | Fast |
| Wisdom | MM8821 | High performance general purpose hot melt designed for increased mileage, improved runnability and good adhesion to a variety of paper and paperboard surfaces for case, carton and tray sealing packaging and paper converting applications. | 350 F | Fast |
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