OGD-21A Paperback Binding Hot Melt Adhesive

OGD-21A is a milky-white, granular, non-toxic hot melt adhesive specially developed for paperback spine binding of various printed materials, suitable for textbooks, notebooks, receipt books, instruction manuals, bid documents, magazines, and other publications. It features a viscosity of 7,500 ± 500 cP at 165°C, a softening point of 85 ± 2°C, an open time and setting time of 10–15 seconds, and adapts to 160–175°C book binding production lines. With strong initial tack and holding power, stringing-free coating, and oil penetration resistance, it has a Gardner color of 2–3 (light milky white) and is compatible with all types of printing papers from 50–128 gsm. After binding, the spine remains flexible and durable for repeated turning, resistant to page fall-out and debonding.

Description

I. Precautions

1. Do not keep the melting temperature above 175°C for extended periods; high temperatures will accelerate adhesive aging, causing the spine to become brittle and reducing resistance to ink penetration.

2. Close the glue tank lid immediately after feeding pellets; dust mixed into the adhesive will form white raised spots on the spine, affecting the appearance of the publication.

3. When coating laminated thick paper, appropriately extend the open time to ensure the adhesive fully wets the paper coating, avoiding delamination of the lamination film.

4. After binding, allow books to rest until fully cured before trimming and stacking; pressure applied before setting may cause page delamination and a crooked spine.

5. Clean sediment from the bottom of the glue tank before extended shutdowns to prevent carbon deposits from clogging the glue application rollers.

II. Core Advantages

1. Universal across all categories of printing paper, one-stop for bookbinding: Covers light writing paper, regular offset paper, and heavy coated art paper — textbooks, bid documents, magazines, and notebooks can all run on a single binding line, reducing multi-model inventory.

2. Moderate open and setting window for high tolerance in manual book adjustment: With both open time and setting time of 10–15 seconds, there is ample time to align pages and correct the spine during binding, greatly reducing defects from page misalignment and weak bonding.

3. High toughness and flex resistance, spine stays intact over time: The cured adhesive layer is flexible and elastic — student textbooks and frequently turned magazines can be flexed repeatedly without spine cracking or page fall-out, and vibration during warehousing and long-haul transport will not cause debonding.

4. Stringing-free and ink-penetration resistant, clean and neat publications: The glue application rollers run stringing-free throughout, keeping spine edges clean without adhesive filaments; resistance to ink and grease penetration prevents printing inks from swelling and damaging the bonding layer, and thick laminated paper will not peel.

5. Light milky-white with low color grade, ideal for light/white cover publications: With a Gardner color of only 2–3, the milky-white adhesive will not show through and stain light-colored covers or inner pages, keeping premium albums and bid documents cleaner in appearance.

Specifications

Brand

OGD

Model

OGD-21A

Specification

milk-white pallet

Material

High-tack flexible hot melt system

Storage Condition

Store in a dry warehouse with ambient humidity controlled within 60%, away from heat sources such as printing ink drying equipment. Do not stack the pellets more than 7 layers high to prevent caking under pressure. After opening, feed the pellets promptly and seal the bag opening tightly to keep the remaining pellets from moisture. Store separately from packaging and filter hot melt adhesives.

Viscosity at 165C

7500±500 CPS

Shelf life

12 months

Ring & ball softening point

85±2℃

Open time

10–15s

Setting time

10–15s

working temperature

160℃–175℃

SHIPMENT

At Ougude Hot Melt Adhesive, every shipment represents our commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. From raw material selection to final delivery, we maintain strict quality control standards throughout every stage of production.

With advanced manufacturing facilities, modern testing equipment, and an experienced technical team, each batch of hot melt adhesive undergoes rigorous inspection to ensure consistent performance, strong bonding strength, and stable quality. Before shipment, every order is carefully checked, securely packaged, and prepared according to international transportation requirements.

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INSPECTION PRODUCTION

At Ougude Hot Melt Adhesive, quality is at the core of everything we do. Equipped with advanced laboratory instruments and comprehensive testing systems, our experienced quality control team carefully evaluates every batch of raw materials and finished products to ensure consistent bonding performance, thermal stability, viscosity accuracy, and long-term durability.

From incoming material inspection to in-process monitoring and final product verification, every stage of production follows strict quality management procedures. Our commitment to precision manufacturing and continuous improvement ensures that each hot melt adhesive product meets international quality standards and delivers reliable performance across a wide range of industrial applications.

Through rigorous testing, strict process control, and attention to every detail, we provide customers with dependable adhesive solutions they can trust for packaging, woodworking, mattress manufacturing, automotive assembly, hygiene products, and many other industries worldwide.

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PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT

OuGuDe boasts a highly efficient and modern production environment dedicated to manufacturing top-quality glue sticks and granules. Equipped with advanced machinery and operated by experienced technicians, we ensure that every step of the production process is meticulously controlled to meet international standards.

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APPLICATION SCENARIOS

The environment-friendly hot melt adhesives are used in various automatic production lines, such as carton sealing, cigarette stick bonding, color box packaging, wood edge sealing, book binding, print lamination, the air filter, the shoe industry and sanitary products. 

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