Smartstak PHP 5020 is a versatile hot melt adhesive designed for carton/pallet stabilization and carton manufacturing purposes. It effectively adheres to various board types, including UV varnished, Aqueous varnished, Recycled, Kraft, and BOPP coated board. This multifunctional adhesive offers several benefits, including excellent pallet stability, which reduces or eliminates the need for stretch wrap, resulting in cost savings and minimizing environmental impact. It maintains the attractive appearance of cartons with its almost transparent nature. Additionally, Smartstak PHP 5020 minimizes fiber tear during carton de-stacking, providing improved appearance and easier handling. Moreover, it eliminates sticky adhesive transfer when de-stacking cartons, making them easier to handle and reducing customer complaints about glue transfer to car carpets and home floors.

Product Type: Hot Melt Adhesive

Application Area: Palletizer , Pallets

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: BOPP Film

Application Method: Bead, Nozzle, Swirl

Features: Char-free, Excellent Pallet Stability, Good Adhesion, Good Bonding Strength

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Benefits
  • Excellent pallet stability – reducing and/or eliminating the need for stretch wrap, therefore reducing cost and impact on the environment
  • Almost transparent on the carton to retain an attractive appearance  Minimal fiber tear when de-stacking cartons, giving a better appearance and easier handling
  • No sticky adhesive transfer when de-stacking cartons, therefore being easier to handle resulting in fewer customer complaints regarding glue transfer to car carpets and home floors.
  • Re-stackable, so when cartons are removed and replaced, pallet stability is assured
  • Adhesion and strong bond to coated and uncoated carton stock
  • Wide temperature work environment ie 2 ̊C to 70 ̊C
  • Non charring adhesive, resulting in lower maintenance costs and fewer nozzle blockages
  • Viscosity in the range recommended by major equipment suppliers, giving reliable and clean application every time

Applications & Uses

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 160°C)approx. 5000cpsBrookfield
Viscosity (at 170°C)approx. 3900cpsBrookfield
Viscosity (at 180°C)approx. 2800cpsBrookfield
Ring & Ball Softening Pointapprox. 97°C-
Application Temperature Range160 - 180°C-

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Australia & New Zealand (ANZ)