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November 16, 2018

In 1989, PUR binding adhesives first began trials in North America, when PUR was used only for normal paperback binding. Now, the printing and binding factory that originally used PUR hot melt adhesives found that PUR has a high value in applications such as hardcover books, annual reports, catalogs, yellow pages, and magazines.

Today, PUR is rapidly applied in North America. In 1995, only 28 manufacturers reported using PUR in North America. By the end of 2002, this number has increased to 50. PUR has many advantages over commonly used hot melt adhesives (EVA hot melt adhesives, PVA latex). The most important point is that PUR has a high bonding strength. After opening the book, the appearance is smooth and easy to read.

What is PUR

PUR is a macromolecular compound having a urethane bond (NH-CO-O), and its molecular refining end is an isocyanate group. The basic composition of the PUR is an addition polymer of an active hydrogen-terminated polyol (polyester, polyether, etc.) and a low-molecular-weight glycol (elongation agent) and an isocyanate. The diol reacts with isocyanate to form a rigid molecular refining section, while the polyol reacts with isocyanate to form a flexible molecular refining section. Therefore, PUR is a rigid and flexible hot melt adhesive. In addition, the isocyanate base encounters irreversible cross-linking reactions in the air and forms a strong adhesive layer, which is characteristic of PUR hot melt adhesives.

PUR background

With the diversification of printing products, the printing industry uses various grammage printing papers, plastic films, coating oils, and inks. When the latest PUR adhesives are applied to the bonding of these materials, there will be no great difficulties. . PUR hot melt adhesive can firmly bond the coated paper, its bonding strength is 40-60% higher than traditional adhesives. In ordinary wireless bonding, the printing ink on the paper will migrate to the spine, and PUR hot melt does not have this problem at all.

What makes PUR unique is its ability to adhere to a variety of materials, including clearcoats, UV-cured layers, plastic films, and coated paper.

The development of PUR

Although the first-generation PUR hot melt adhesives can be produced in linkage, it takes up to 24 hours after the books have been stapled to achieve the maximum bond strength, in order to withstand external forces during transportation.

The second-generation PUR hot melt adhesive was introduced in 1994 and achieved joint cutting. If there is a certain amount of moisture in the paper, the binding area maintains a high air humidity, and after 4 hours of brushing, a sufficient adhesive strength can be obtained. In spite of this, the second-generation PUR has its disadvantages: in the cold winter, the relative humidity of the air drops to 20%, and cross-linking of the PUR glue is a problem.

The third-generation PUR can be completely dry in just one hour and requires only moisture in the paper to complete the moisture-curing cross-linking reaction. The book can be directly off-line for plastic closure. However, the improvement of the third-generation PUR hot melt adhesive has also had a negative impact. Because PUR can achieve a preliminary adhesive strength in a relatively short period of time, some manufacturers find that PUR becomes sticky in the plastic pot quickly during use. This is particularly evident in wet areas and those who mainly book thin books, because PUR must stay in the applicator for a long time when thin books are bound.

The fourth-generation PUR is already available. It has better flowability than the third-generation PUR hot melt adhesive and can achieve the desired initial tack strength while prolonging the residence time of the PUR in the plastic pot. The fourth-generation PUR has replaced most of the second- and third-generation PUR products, especially in the new nozzle system. At the same time, the book of the fourth-generation PUR hot melt binding book can be sent to and shipped around the same day. Due to the fast speed of fixation, the productivity of books is increased, and at the same time production flexibility is also increased.


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