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Planatol Planamelt R

Planatol Planamelt R

Item Number: 24.513.R
$499.00 USD
$499.00 USD
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Perfect Binding Adhesive

Planatol Planamelt R

Planamelt R is a plasticizer-free hotmelt spine adhesive designed for short-run and digital printing. It provides excellent adhesion on challenging substrates — including papers above 200 g/m² — while reducing adhesive usage compared with EVA.

Optimized for compact lines and small perfect binders, Planamelt R can also be used as side glue when operated within the recommended temperature range.

Before Switching Adhesives

Clean the Glue Pot Before Loading Planamelt

When switching from EVA or another adhesive to Planamelt R, a full glue-pot cleaning is recommended. This ensures cleaner rollers, stable running, and consistent bond strength.

How to Clean a Perfect Binder Glue Pot – Step-by-Step Guide
Key Features

Process-Ready for Short Runs

  • 🔷 Developed for short processing lines and compact binders.
  • 🔷 Fast, controlled setting, suitable for high-speed operation.
  • 🔷 Strong adhesion on papers above 200 g/m².
  • 🔷 Suitable for spine and side glue applications.
  • 🔷 Low glue consumption — typically 20–60% less than EVA.
Applications

Ideal Use Cases

  • 📘 Catalogs, brochures, directories.
  • 📗 Short-run digital print production.
  • 🧩 Side glue where compatible with machine configuration.
Benefits

Operational Advantages

  • 🟦 Higher adhesion and pull strength at lower coat weights vs. EVA.
  • 🟦 Oxidation-stable formulation reduces cleaning frequency.
  • 🟦 Formulated for reduced odor with improved resistance to heat, cold, and oils.
  • 🟦 One adhesive for spine and side glue can help simplify inventory.
Technical Data

Planamelt R Specifications

Plasticizer-free Spine adhesive Short-run / digital
Specification Details
Appearance Colorless to slightly yellowish
Viscosity (170 °C) 2,600–3,900 mPas
Softening Point 95–125 °C
Application Temp. (spine) 150–180 °C
Application Temp. (side) 170–190 °C
Density @ 20 °C ~0.92 g/cm³
Flash Point >220 °C
Ignition Temperature >300 °C
Shelf Life 18 months (sealed, dry storage)
Documentation

Safety & Reference

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

Download Planamelt R MSDS (PDF)

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