Planamelt Pro Hybrid Bookbinding Glue (EVA + PUR)
Perfect Binding Adhesive Planatol Planamelt Pro Planamelt Pro is a hybrid polyolefin bookbinding glue that delivers PUR-class durability with EVA-style ease
| Quantity | Discount | Price each |
|---|---|---|
| 10–14 | 10% off | $449.10 |
| 15–19 | 15% off | $424.15 |
| 20+ | 20% off | $399.20 |
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Details & specifications
Planatol Planamelt Pro
Planamelt Pro is a hybrid polyolefin bookbinding glue that delivers PUR-class durability with EVA-style ease of processing - engineered for clean running, strong page pull, and reliable performance on coated and uncoated stocks.
Manufactured in Germany and stocked in the U.S. by Mid-State Litho, this perfect binding adhesive enhances binding workflows without requiring Teflon coatings or PUR-specific handling procedures. See the full range of book binding glue for perfect binders we stock.
Clean the Glue Pot Before Loading Planamelt
Switching from EVA or PUR to Planamelt Pro requires a full glue-pot cleaning. This ensures clean rollers, stable running, and consistent bond strength with the new adhesive.
Use our step-by-step guide to prep your binder:
How to Clean a Perfect Binder Glue Pot - Step-by-Step GuideWhy Binderies Choose Planamelt Pro
- 🔷 Hybrid polyolefin technology - PUR-like durability, EVA-like ease of use.
- 🔷 Clean running formula - No Teflon coating required; less buildup in the pot.
- 🔷 Stable overnight - Can remain in the tank without curing or heavy skinning.
- 🔷 Excellent for thread-sewn work - Ideal for gluing off sewn signatures and catalogs.
- 🔷 Fast processing - Smooth flow and clean spine formation at production speeds.
Where Planamelt Pro Excels
- 📘 Perfect binding - Books, manuals, directories, softcover publications.
- 📗 Thread-sewn finishing - Gluing off sewn signatures for higher-end titles.
- 🏭 Commercial binderies - Digital and offset work, from short runs to industrial volumes.
- 🧪 Coated & uncoated stocks - Strong adhesion across common cover and text stocks.
Day-to-day advantages
- 🟦Reduces warm-up variability and setup time.
- 🟦Minimizes scraping, tank cleaning, and adhesive waste.
- 🟦Improves durability and page pull results in finished books.
- 🟦Provides a dependable alternative to PUR without special equipment.
Planamelt Pro Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Adhesive Type | Polyolefin-based hybrid hotmelt |
| Weight | 27.56 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Softening Point | 120-140°C (248-284°F) |
| Working Temp | 150-180°C (302-356°F) |
| Flash Point | >220°C |
| Density | 0.92 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity | ~6500 mPas @ 170°C |
| Shelf Life | Store cool/dry. Use promptly after opening. |
| Origin | Made in Germany. Shipped from Michigan. |
A Bookbinding Pedigree Since 1899
Planatol has made bookbinding adhesives in Germany since 1899; its Planamelt line brings that pedigree to one-shot hybrid binding. Mid-State Litho supplies Michigan binderies and print shops with Planatol adhesives and stocks Planamelt Pro in both bag sizes for fast shipment when it's on our floor.
Frequently Asked Questions: Planamelt Pro Bookbinding Glue
Is Planamelt Pro a PUR or EVA glue?
Neither - it is a hybrid. Planamelt Pro offers EVA-style handling and cleanup with PUR-class pull strength and lay-flat performance, and it needs no separate PUR premelter.
What bag sizes does Planamelt Pro come in?
A 27.5 lb half bag ($279, SKU 24.520.PRO.5) and a 55 lb full bag ($499, SKU 24.520.PRO).
What binders does Planamelt Pro run in?
Any standard hot-melt perfect binder pot - no PUR tank conversion is required.
How does Planamelt Pro compare to Planamelt S and Planamelt R?
The side glue companion Planamelt S handles side gluing, the standard spine grade Planamelt R covers everyday spine work, and Planamelt Pro is the highest pull-strength hybrid in the line.
Does Planamelt Pro ship from stock?
It ships from Mid-State Litho's Michigan warehouse in 1-2 business days when in stock.
Safety & Reference
Please refer to the official MSDS for handling and storage information.
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This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
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On-site setup and operator training included.
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Fast response across the Great Lakes.
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Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
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