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Polyethylene Hot Melt Glues
Tough surfaces? No problem.
Astro Packaging’s polyethylene (PE) hot melt glues are designed to bond poly-coated, slippery, or hard-to-stick materials with confidence. Whether you’re sealing tricky packaging or assembling laminated surfaces, these adhesives offer the strength, flow, and compatibility needed to get the job done right.
What Are Polyethylene Hot Melt Glues?
Polyethylene hot melt glues are specialized formulations made to adhere to difficult, low-surface-energy substrates like poly-coated paper, plastic films, and synthetic packaging materials. Unlike standard EVA adhesives, these hot melts are engineered for better wet-out and chemical bonding to slick or coated surfaces — making them ideal for modern packaging and lamination applications.
Key Benefits of Polyethylene Hot Melt Glues
- Excellent adhesion to poly-coated and laminated materials
- Strong, flexible bonds with smooth application
- Heat and moisture resistance
- Low char and clean running
- Great for automated packaging systems
- Ideal for high-slip and treated surfaces
Common Applications for Polyethylene Hot Melt Glues
These adhesives are essential in industries where packaging materials feature plastic or treated coatings:
- Food and beverage packaging with poly-lined boxes or pouches
- Laminated folding cartons and display boxes
- Agricultural and medical packaging
- Tray forming and wrap applications
- Bag-in-box and pouch systems
- Coated label stock or laminated films
Choosing the Right Polyethylene Adhesive
We help you choose based on the specific needs of your substrates and machinery:
- Coating type and surface energy of your materials
- Required open and set times
- Packaging conditions (heat, humidity, cold chain, etc.)
- Glue application method — extrusion, spray, nozzle, etc.
- Desired balance of bond strength and flexibility
Struggling with label lift or seal failure on slick materials? Polyethylene hot melts are designed for that.
Polyethylene Hot Melt Glues We Carry
PT6005
Wisdom
Premium case, carton and tray sealing hot melt adhesive exhibiting excellent adhesion, runnability, mileage and heat resistance. Offers adhesion to a variety of paper and paperboard stock. Key attributes include increased mileage, due to low density, and reduced wear on application parts.
Temp: 325-350 F
Set Time: Fast
HM1530
Astro
Increased mileage, due to low density, and reduced wear on application parts. Excellent adhesion properties, excellent thermal and pot-stability.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
HL0765
HB Fuller
General purpose polyethylene for tray forming
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
PT0007
Wisdom
Freezer grade polyethylene
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
PT3000
Wisdom
Premium case, carton and tray sealing hot melt adhesive exhibiting excellent adhesion, runnability, mileage and heat resistance. Offers adhesion to a variety of paper and paperboard stock. Key attributes include increased mileage, due to low density, and reduced wear on application parts.
Temp: 350 F
Set Time: Fast
| Brand | Product Name | Description | Temp | Set Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisdom | PT6005 | Premium case, carton and tray sealing hot melt adhesive exhibiting excellent adhesion, runnability, mileage and heat resistance. Offers adhesion to a variety of paper and paperboard stock. Key attributes include increased mileage, due to low density, and reduced wear on application parts. | 325-350 F | Fast |
| Astro | HM1530 | Increased mileage, due to low density, and reduced wear on application parts. Excellent adhesion properties, excellent thermal and pot-stability. | 350 F | Fast |
| HB Fuller | HL0765 | General purpose polyethylene for tray forming | 350 F | Fast |
| Wisdom | PT0007 | Freezer grade polyethylene | 350 F | Fast |
| Wisdom | PT3000 | Premium case, carton and tray sealing hot melt adhesive exhibiting excellent adhesion, runnability, mileage and heat resistance. Offers adhesion to a variety of paper and paperboard stock. Key attributes include increased mileage, due to low density, and reduced wear on application parts. | 350 F | Fast |
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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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