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HELMITHERM 483 CLEAR - High Adhesion Edgebanding Hot Melt

Product Overview

Description

A versatile edgebanding hot melt formulated to yield superior bonds on edgebanding machinery running up to 36 m/min that offers unsurpassed performance on high speed straight line edgebanders, automated contour edgebanding machining centers and softforming machinery.

• Aggressive, high adhesion formulation for good bonds and seamless glue lines.
• Very good heat resistance.
• Versatile – runs cleanly at line speeds between 4 & 36 m/min.
• Universal product for all straight line edgebanding, automated contour edgebanding and softforming applications – eliminate multiple products – reduce inventory.
• Fast setting for strong bonds on high speed machinery.
• Long open-time to ensure good bonds when used on low speed or manual contour edgebanders.

Product Specifications

Chemistry Hot Melt
Application Extrude
Product & Surface Applications

Straight line and contour edgebanding applications on automated edgebanding machinery running at line speeds between 4 & 36 m/minute; softforming & profile wrapping. compatible with: solid and engineered wood edges up to ¼ inch thick; PVC, ABS, PP and melamine edgetapes; fleece-backed, paper-backed and raw veneer tapes, primed HPL.

Formats

20 kg/44 lb bags

Coverage

1.25 – 2.8 grams/linear foot (per inch of edge thickness)

Open Time Variable depending on the amount of adhesive applied, the application temperature of the hot melt, and the temperatures of the substrates and manufacturing facility.
VOC Content

0 lb/gal (0 g/L); less water and exempt solvents

Shelf Life 12 month shelf life from date of manufacture in unopened containers.
Freeze-Thaw Stability Freeze/Thaw Stable
Certications & Compliance

Complies with SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits
California compliant
OTC compliant

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