Heat Activated Adhesives

Heat activated adhesives are tack-free until heated. These products form very strong bonds and are typically used as structural adhesives. Unlike many heat activated adhesives, our water-based one-part heat activated adhesives do not require a primer coat before being used.

ACA heat activated products are designed to bond parts or components through the use of heat, to temporarily melt the adhesive. Unlike most heat activated adhesives, all ACA formulas are water-based, allowing them to conform to RoHS and other environmental regulations. The primary substrate is typically coated with a thin layer of the adhesive, which is either allowed to air-dry or is dried in a forced-air oven. The adhesives may be applied using a wide variety of methods, including gravure, nip-fed reverse roll, wire wound bar and knife-over-roll coating.  Adhesive activation typically occurs at around 200-400°F, at 10-100 lbs per square inch pressure.

Selecting the right heat-activated adhesive is more an engineering specification than a shopping trip. Contact our Technical Services Manager <mailto:info@akroncoating.com> for assistance in matching the details of your project to our appropriate product.