Swift®therm Advantage 8855

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Swift®therm Advantage 8855 is a hot melt adhesive that has been formulated as a specialty grade for use in side gluing, end papering, and case making applications. It boasts excellent pot stability with an extremely low odor, making it an ideal choice for manufacturing processes where odor can be an issue. This adhesive provides excellent adhesion, superior esthetics, and a transparent glue film, ensuring a clean finished product. Additionally, it offers exceptional cold and high heat resistance, ensuring a strong bond between substrates. However, it should be noted that this adhesive has an exceptionally low mileage.

Product Type: Hot Melt Adhesive

Application Area: Cases

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Application Method: Nozzle, Roller

Features: Excellent Aesthetics, Exceptional Cold Resistance, Exceptionally Low Mileage, Good Adhesion, Heat Resistance, Long Potlife, Long Shelf Life, Low Odor

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Key Attributes
  • Excellent pot stability with extremely low odor
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Superior esthetics and transparent glue film
  • Exceptional cold and high heat resistance
  • Exceptionally low mileage

Applications & Uses

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Application Area
Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application Instructions
  • Application temperature: 160°C – 180°C, according to the operating conditions.
  • Can be applied by vertical type roller applicators as well as slot nozzle and jetting type equipment. In case making it can be applied on the Kolbus DA 270 type machine.
  • Note: Due to the use of low-density materials, this product is not compatible with standard side adhesives. Before use, drain down pot and hose of old adhesive and purge out with new adhesive.
  • Cleaning Instructions: Please contact your local Sales Office for available cleaning solutions.
Approved Substrates
  • Most cover-based materials found in the Graphic Arts industry.
  • It is important to ensure that the desired level of adhesion is obtained on the necessary substrates, including long term tests.
Typical Applications

Formulated as a specialty grade for applications such as side gluing, end papering and case making.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point (Ring and Ball)74 - 88°CASTM E28-99
Viscosity (Brookfield, Sp27, at 175°C)1500 - 2200mPa.sASTM D 3236-88

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe (Excluding Russia)
  • India
  • Middle East

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Information

In original sealed packaging protected from sun, dust, moisture and high temperatures. Clean and dry conditions above +15°C and below +35°C.