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Mid State Litho

Planatol Planamelt Pro Hybrid Adhesive

Planatol Planamelt Pro Hybrid Adhesive

Item Number: 24.520.PRO.5
$279.00 USD
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Perfect Binding Adhesive

Planatol Planamelt Pro

Hybrid polyolefin-based hotmelt delivering PUR-like durability with EVA-like 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, Planamelt Pro enhances perfect binding workflows without requiring Teflon coatings or PUR-specific handling procedures.

Before Switching Adhesives

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 Guide
Key Features

Why 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.
Applications

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.
Benefits in Daily Use

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.
Technical Data

Planamelt Pro Specifications

Hybrid hotmelt Perfect binding Thread-sewn work Polyolefin formula
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.
Documentation

Safety & Reference

Please refer to the official MSDS for handling and storage information.

Download Planamelt Pro MSDS (PDF)

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