Surebonder 601 Low-Temperature Packaging Hot Melt Glue Sticks

Product Name

Surebonder 601 Low-Temperature Packaging Hot Melt Glue Sticks

Brief Description

A low-temperature, EVA-based hot melt adhesive in stick form built for carton sealing and general packaging work. It flows and bonds at a lower application range than standard hot melt formulas, which keeps heat-sensitive cardboard, coated paper, and foam substrates from scorching or warping during high-speed sealing.

Popular Applications & Uses

• Sealing corrugated cardboard cartons and coated paper boxes
• Case and carton sealing on high-speed packaging lines
• Bonding foam board and foam packaging inserts without heat damage
• General assembly bonding of wood and other porous packaging materials
• Retail and point-of-sale carton assembly where lower heat exposure protects printed or laminated stock

Industries that Commonly Use It

• Cabinet & Woodworking
• Construction/ Building Services
• Distributers & Resellers
• Fabrication
• Furniture
• General Manufacturing
• Industrial Supply
• Logistics
• Packaging Services or Contractor
• Retail, Retail Stores

Special and Unique Features

• Low-temperature application profile reduces scorching on heat-sensitive board and foam stock
• Very short open time (about 5 seconds) and fast tack for high-speed line sealing
• Low viscosity for clean, even flow through automatic glue guns and applicators
• 100% solids EVA formulation with indefinite shelf life

Key Properties

• Adhesive type: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) hot melt, 100% solids
• Viscosity: approximately 10,050 cps @ 250°F, dropping to 1,160 cps @ 375°F
• Suggested application temperature: 375°F
• Softening point (Mettler): approximately 210°F
• SAFT: approximately 170°F / PAFT: approximately 142°F
• Open time: approximately 5 seconds
• Color: Amber/Tan
• Flash point: above 450°F

Surface Compatibility

• Cardboard and corrugated board
• Coated and uncoated paper
• Foam board and foam packaging materials
• Wood

Known backups / known substitutes

No verified cross-reference substitute is documented for the Surebonder 601 at this time.

Comparison Note

Unlike the Surebonder 701 and 711 formulas, which run hotter and are built for higher-strength, high-volume carton sealing, the 601 is the low-temperature option in the Surebonder packaging line, chosen specifically when the substrate (coated stock, foam, or heat-sensitive board) can't take a hotter glue without scorching or warping.