PLANAMELT – Advanced Adhesive Solutions

PLANAMELT represents the next generation of hotmelt adhesive technology, designed for high-performance binding applications across the graphic arts and printing industries. It offers outstanding durability, superior adhesion on lacquered surfaces, and exceptional versatility across paper grades and coating types.

PLANAMELT at a Glance

PLANAMELT Pro

• For gluing off thread-bound brochures
• Good rounding characteristics
• Very high adhesive strength on lacquered surfaces
• Suitable for standard adhesive binding
• Even shorter open time than Planamelt W
• Also available as Pro W

PLANAMELT HSP II

• Specifically developed for very short processing lines
• Very short open time
• For small perfect binders
• Especially for digital printing and short runs

PLANAMELT R

• All-rounder for adhesive binding
• Very high adhesive strength
• Outstanding durability of adhesive binding
• Can also be used as side glue

PLANAMELT LT

• Developed for processing in PUR application systems, specially for small perfect binders
• LT = Low Temperature – already applicable at a low processing temperature

PLANAMELT W

• Similar properties to Planamelt R
• Even better cohesion than Planamelt R
• Slightly shorter open time than Planamelt R
• White pigmented

PLANAMELT S

• Side glue and endpaper adhesion
• Outstanding adhesive strength on difficult surfaces

Product Features

The PLANAMELT product family bridges the gap between EVA and PUR adhesives, offering the best of both systems in terms of durability, processability, and environmental friendliness.

• **Adhesive Application**: EVA 0.5–1 mm | PLANAMELT 0.2–0.7 mm | PUR 0.2–0.5 mm
• **Layflat**: PLANAMELT – Low to medium stapling effect, excellent flatness | PUR – Medium to high stapling effect | EVA – Pronounced bond coat
• **Service Life**: EVA – Low | PLANAMELT & PUR – High
• **Temperature Resistance**: PLANAMELT – High resistance to heat and cold | PUR – High | EVA – Low
• **Durability**: PLANAMELT & PUR – Very good pull resistance | EVA – Sufficient
• **Versatility**: PLANAMELT & PUR – Suitable for all conventional paper types | EVA – Not suitable for heavy papers
• **Environment**: PLANAMELT – Isocyanate-free and eco-friendly | PUR – Contains isocyanates | EVA – Easily recyclable
• **Price/Performance**: PLANAMELT – Low process costs, reduced cleaning | EVA – High usage and cleaning | PUR – High process cost and complexity

The All-Rounder Among Adhesives

Planamelt is a hotmelt technology specially developed for the graphic arts industry, combining the simplicity of EVA and the durability of PUR. It enables reliable and clean adhesive binding for a wide range of paper grades and grammages up to 250 g/m². The result is exceptional binding quality, superb layflat performance, and high thermal stability.

Digital Is Now

PLANAMELT is the ideal solution for digital printing. Traditional EVA hotmelts struggle with coated papers or those containing toner or silicone traces. Unlike PUR adhesives, PLANAMELT does not require humidity for curing, making it more efficient and versatile. It’s perfect for combining various paper grades, foils, and finishes in digital print environments, ensuring fast, reliable processing with minimal setup changes.

Advantages of EVA and PUR Adhesives Combined

? Usable with virtually all paper types and foils
? Low applied quantities
? Outstanding binding quality
? Excellent resistance to heat and cold
? Superior thermal melt stability
? Isocyanate-free and environmentally safe
? Superb layflat characteristics
? Quick and easy processing
? Reduced maintenance and cleaning costs
? Virtually odorless operation
? Low overall process costs

Performance & Cost Savings

PLANAMELT reduces adhesive consumption by up to **56%**, decreases adhesive costs by **20%**, and cuts overall operational costs by **23%** compared to traditional EVA and PUR systems.

Tests conducted by the **University of Applied Sciences in Munich** confirmed that PLANAMELT achieved consistently higher pull resistance than EVA adhesives and nearly matched the performance of PUR adhesives at a grammage of 200 g/m². In addition to improved strength, PLANAMELT offers better cost efficiency, lower maintenance, and simplified system requirements.

Summary

PLANAMELT stands out as a universal adhesive solution — reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible. It bridges the strengths of EVA and PUR adhesives while eliminating their drawbacks, delivering high-quality results at reduced operational cost and with easy, clean processing.