Latex (Self Seal) adhesive when applied properly will only adhere
to itself without the need to moisten or remove a liner. Simply press
the glued areas together to seal. Used widely on envelopes and luggage
tags. Shelf life after application is 6 months and should be stored
in sealed boxes.
Permanent adhesive is used when creating pockets on sheets or welding
side seams. It is applied hot and bonds to the paper during the folding
process, and is not tacky when cool.
Remoistenable adhesive is used on most envelopes, when the adhesives
is moistened it is activated and will bond with the paper to seal. Works
well with most light bond paper. Remoistenable gum lines are used
in making the M.O.E. or Bind-In Envelopes where 1 line is needed. Pattern
Gluing creates a U-shaped gum line and when moistened and sealed it creates
its own pocket, used for business reply mailers and mail order forms. We
run two products, a Cold Application and Hot application and please note
that Hot Application Remoistenable adhesives are NOT laser compatible.
Fugitive adhesive is clear and removable used to bond cards to sheets during tipping or also used as an alternative to tabbing. Approved by the U.S.P.S. as an alternative to tabbing, this adhesive seals the mail item so that when opened it does not destroy the literature. Can be more economical due to application in-line during the folding process.
Pressure Sensitive adhesives are used in the tape application process, called Peel and Seal, Stick and Tack, or Transfer tape. Our in-line process of making tape is more economical and efficient than traditional transfer tapes. Our Cold Glue application is standard for most envelopes and sheets and can be applied in a pattern to follow a flap or die lines. The Hot Melt application is more aggressive and used with heavier bond paper or coated stock. We also offer the full range of tapes depending on the characteristics needed. See Tape Application for more information.
Samples of Latex Gluing Applications
Standard Latex on a commercial envelope
No moistening the flap and no tape removal. Insert documents and fold flap to seal.
No moistening the flap and no tape removal. Insert documents and fold flap to seal.
No moistening the flap and no tape removal.
Insert documents and fold flap to seal.
Samples of Permanent Gluing Applications
A pocket was glued to create a reply envelope for this brochure.
A pocket was glued to create this media mailer. Easy insertion of disc.
Samples of Remoist Gluing Applications
Remoistenable glue added to this brochure so it works as an envelope too.
Remoistenable glue added to this brochure so it works as an envelope too.
Examples of Fugitive Gluing Applications
Cards tipped onto carriers using fugitive adhesive.
The duck on the greeting card package was hand glued using fugitive adhesive.
Samples of Pressure Sensitive Gluing Applications
Variety of envelopes with pressure sensitive adhesive. commonly known as taping. In addition, there are various tags and paper bands utlizing the pressure sensitive adhesive to seal strings and buttons.
