PRESSURE SENSITIVE HOT MELT Cattie Adhesives manufactures a series of high performance Pressure Sensitive Hot Melt Adhesives (HMPSA).  Our Pressure Senstive Hot Melts provide aggressive bonds to most substrates and are available in several degrees of peel strength, tack, shear strength and viscosity. Pressure Sensitive Hot Melts are available in "Water White" color, offer excellent machining properties and High Temperature Resistance; making them an excellent choice for many difficult to bond, low energy substrates. To speak with a technical representative about your application, or to request additional information or samples; Please call us at:  1-800-249-0337 or email sales@cattieadhesives.com Pressure Sensitive Hot Melt Adhesives (HMPSA) are unique because they do not solidify to form a solid material, they remain permanently tacky and have the ability to wet-out substrates on contact.  The bonds are formed by bringing the PSA adhesive in contact with the substrate and applying pressure.  When inadequate pressure is applied or the application temperature is too low, bonding problems such as adhesive creep, bubbles or detachment can occur.    HMPSA’s are not true solids, so the strength of pressure sensitive adhesive decreases when the temperature is increased.  Pressure sensitive adhesives also exhibit a tendency to undergo creep when subjected to loads.  They are most commonly formulated from natural rubber, synthetic rubbers, and polyacrylates.   Pressure sensitive adhesives can be supplied in many forms such as a water-based or solvent based liquid, a hot melt, or coated on release liner as tape.  Liquid applied pressure sensitive adhesives can be applied as a bead or ribbon, sprayed, or roll coated.  After PSA is applied, substrates can be bonded or the adhesive covered with release liner for bonding later.  The adhesive can be applied in a pattern to provide bonded and unbonded areas. Our Pressure Sensitive Hot melt Adhesives are used for a wide range of industry applications including:  Bookbinding Direct Mail Packaging Tapes & Labels Bottle Labeling Graphic Arts POP Displays Textiles Case & Carton Sealing Mattress / Bedding Product Assembly Wood Working We offer PSA hot melts for all substrate types and applications.  Our PSA Hot Melts can be applied by extrusion, roll coater, spray or swirl applied. Below are just a few of our most commonly used Pressure Sensitive hot melts. Part# Description Set Time Application Temp. Viscosity 350F Product Form W444 Hot Melt PSA, Aggressive Tack, Lower Viscosity, Light in Color, for Coated Boards, Foams, Plastics, Polyeth/PolyPro,Metals, Fabrics, non-wovens. Unlimited-PSA  325-375°F  1,000 cps  Pillows W337 General Purpose PSA, Aggressive Tack, Medium Viscosity, Light in Color, for Coated Boards, Foams, Plastics, Polyeth/PolyPro, Metals, Fabrics, non-wovens. Unlimited-PSA  325-375°F  2,500 cps  Pillows W938 General Purpose Product Assembly PSA, Aggressive Tack, High Viscosity, For High Heat & Shear Resistance, for Plastics, Metals, Woods, Fabrics, Papers, Foams. Unlimited-PSA  325-375°F  6,000 cps  Pillows W010 General Purpose PSA, Medium Tack, Medium Viscosity, Light in Color, for Coated Boards, Foams, Plastics, Polyeth/PolyPro, Metals, Fabrics, non-wovens. Unlimited-PSA  325-375°F  3,000 cps  Pillows W748 Super High Tack, Agressive Hot Melt PSA, For Product Assembly Aggressive Tack, High Viscosity, For High Heat & Shear Resistance, for Plastics, Metals, Woods, Fabrics, Foams. Unlimited-PSA  325-375°F  15,000 cps  Pillows Bulk Hot Melts are packaged in Drums & 25/35/50lb boxes-1350lbs /pallet. Available forms include: pellets, chips, pillows, beads in bag & chub form. To speak with a technical representative about your application, or to request additional information or samples; please call us at:  1-800-249-0337 or email to sales@cattieadhesives.com