Adhesive TechnologiesHot-Melt Adhesives

Hot-melt adhesives are 100%-solid, thermoplastic materials that are solid at room temperature. To apply, hot-melt must be heated to a molten state that allows it to be extruded or spread; when it cools, it forms a coating that bonds to the substrates. As your adhesive experts, APPLIED Adhesives helps you match the right hot-melt chemistry and grade to your substrates, equipment, and production speed — with fast set speeds, versatile formulations for flexible to rigid bonds, and efficient, solvent-free shipping and storage.

APPLIED carries a full range of hot-melt adhesives across the major polymer platforms, each suited to different bonding needs:

Metallocene Polyolefin (mPO) — flexible, low-odor formulations suited to sensitive or heat-sensitive substrates
Metallocene Polyolefin blends (mPO/Rubber, mPO/EVA) — combine mPO’s flexibility with the added tack or strength of rubber- or EVA-based systems
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) — a versatile, widely used general-purpose adhesive with strong adhesion across many substrates
Rubber-Based Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) — remain permanently tacky for repositionable or peel-and-stick applications
Atactic Polyolefin (APAO) — flexible and heat-resistant, well suited to plastics and other difficult-to-bond substrates
Polyurethane Reactives (PUR) — cure through moisture reaction after application for exceptional heat resistance and long-term bond durability

Beyond chemistry, hot-melt adhesives are also formulated by performance grade — including high-temperature, low-application-temperature, and freezer-grade options — so the adhesive continues to perform reliably in the specific environment your product or packaging will encounter.

These formulations support a wide range of applications, including:

Choosing the right polymer platform and grade depends on your substrates, line speed, and end-use environment — our team can help you narrow down the right fit rather than guessing from a spec sheet alone.