Description
General Purpose Hot Melt Glue Sticks – 12mm diameter, 5kg – avaliable in clear or tan
Reliable, high tack hot melt adhesive sticks for packaging, woodworking & general applications. This product is translucent or tan in colour and provides good flow characteristics and high/aggressive tack. Acceptable under Section 175.105 of the USA FDA regulations for use as a food packaging adhesive.
Key Benefits
- Strong bond on cardboard, paper, wood, textiles & light plastics
- Fast tack for efficient high-volume packaging
- Available in Tan (industrial packaging) or Clear (clean finish)
- Fits all 12 mm hot melt glue guns
- FDA compliant for food packaging contact
Product Description
These general-purpose hot melt glue sticks are designed for packaging lines, assembly, and repair jobs. Their medium viscosity and fast setting time make them ideal for both porous and non-porous materials.
- Pack size: 5 kg
- Stick size: 12 mm diameter x 300 mm length
- Open time: 10–15 seconds (varies with temperature & substrate)
- Softening point: ~85 °C
- Application temp: 180–195 °C
Best used with standard 12 mm glue guns for packaging, woodworking, and carton sealing.
How to Use
- Insert stick into preheated glue gun (180–195 °C).
- Apply adhesive directly to the surface.
- Press materials together immediately.
- Allow 10–15 seconds for full bond.
Tips:
- For porous surfaces (cardboard, fabric) → best tack achieved.
- For smooth plastics → pre-roughen surface for stronger bond.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Stick Diameter | 12 mm |
| Stick Length | 300 mm |
| Pack Weight | 5 kg (≈170 sticks) |
| Colour Options | Tan, Clear |
| Application Temp | 180–195 °C |
| Open Time | 10–15 seconds |
| Softening Point | 85 °C |
| FDA Food Contact | Yes |
Why Choose Our Hot Melt Sticks?
- ✅ Industrial quality – trusted by UK packaging companies
- ✅ Food-safe adhesive – suitable for carton sealing in food supply chains
- ✅ Bulk pack (5 kg) – cost-effective for workshops & warehouses
- ✅ Fast UK delivery – ships same day if ordered before 2 pm
Customer Reviews
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“Great glue sticks – we use them for carton sealing on our line, no blockages or issues.”
– Packaging Buyer
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“Strong bond on cardboard and clear finish. Would buy again.”
– Furniture Workshop
