Planatol Planamelt Pro Hybrid Adhesive
Planatol Planamelt Pro hybrid bookbinding glue. PUR-strength durability, EVA-easy handling. Ships from Michigan in 27.5 lb half-bag or 55 lb full bag.
Details & specifications
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.
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. |
Safety & Reference
Please refer to the official MSDS for handling and storage information.
We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.
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.
Install & train
On-site setup and operator training included.
Same / next-day service
Fast response across the Great Lakes.
Precision machining
Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
Financing
Lease and purchase options available.
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