HELMITHERM 497 is a clear, unfilled, high performance, fast setting EVA edgebanding hot melt adhesive designed to run cleanly at high speeds, resist discoloration in the glue pot and give excellent adhesion to a wide variety of common edgebanding materials.
• Unfilled formulation improves mileage, reduces wear and glue pot build-up
• Seamless bonds with dark or black edges
• Clean running for reduced machine downtime
• Supports higher line speeds for productivity
| Chemistry | Hot Melt |
|---|---|
| Application | Extrude |
| Product & Surface Applications | Solid and engineered wood edges up to ¼”; PVC, ABS, PP and melamine edgetapes; fleece-backed, paper-backed and raw veneer tapes; primed HPL; ideal for dark toned and black substrates |
| Formats | 20 kg/44 lb bags |
| Coverage | 1.25 – 2.8 grams/linear foot (per inch of edge thickness) |
| Open Time | Variable depending on adhesive amount, temperature, substrate and ambient conditions |
| 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 |
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