H.B. Fuller® HL-3178-X

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H.B. Fuller® HL-3178-X is a hot melt adhesive used in bookbinding applications. It offers excellent flexibility and high film strength, making it ideal for binding applications where strong, durable bonds are required. This adhesive is also compatible with paper substrates and is widely used in the stationery and office supply industries.

Product Type: Hot Melt Adhesive

Application Area: Book Binding

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Features: Excellent Flexibility, High Film Strength

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Benefits
  • Excellent film strength and flexibility.
  • Bonds well to a variety of water-based emulsions
Product Benefits
  • Excellent film strength and flexibility.
  • Bonds well to a variety of water-based emulsions

Applications & Uses

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Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application Instruction

Suggested application temperature: 350°F

Suitable Substrates

Variety of bookbinding paper stocks.

Product Applications

Book Binding: Two-shot covering glue.

Applications and Usage Information
  • Book Binding: Two-shot covering glue.
  • Suggested application temperature: 350°F
  • Cleaning Instructions Consult the equipment manufacturer for cleanup procedures. After clean-up, flush the applicator thoroughly with hot melt to purge the system.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molten Color4 - 6-Gardner
Tensile Elongation650 - 850%-
PAFT (100-gram oven peel)150 - 170°F-
Shear Adhesion Failure Tester (500-gram oven shear)152 - 172°F-
Mettler Softening Point205 - 215°F-
Viscosity (at 300°F)22450cPs-
Viscosity (at 400°F)2713cPs-
Viscosity (at 350°F)4128 - 6192cPs-
Tensile Strength (yield)330 – 450lb-f/in²-
Tensile Strength510 - 690lb-f/in²-
Tensile Strength (yield, min. 150 lbf/in²)330 – 450--
Molten Gardner Color4 - 6--
Tensile Strength (min. 150 lbf/in²)510 - 690--
Speed of Set (relative)Medium--
Suitable Substrates

Variety of bookbinding paper stocks.

Safety & Health

Safety Information

To minimize the risk of burns, we recommend the use of eye protection and protective clothing when working near a hot melt applicator. To minimize the risk of flammable vapors, do not exceed a melt temperature above 400°F. Prevent the build-up of vapors. Extinguish all sources of ignition during hot melt use.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Conditions

Clean and dry conditions below 140°F.

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • Clean and dry conditions above 20°F and below 120°F.
  • Shelf Life: 365 days