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Technical guide · 5 min read

Choosing an adhesive for paper, board and foil

Substrate, application method and line speed decide the adhesive. Food contact adds documentation.

notes from our own lines

Adhesive problems show up as tubes that delaminate, cartons that open in transit or foil that lifts. Most trace back to an adhesive chosen without the full picture.

Substrate

Paper to paper, paper to foil and paper to film each need different chemistry. Coated and printed surfaces change adhesion again.

Application method

Roller, nozzle and spray application each need a different viscosity.

Line speed and set time

Fast lines need quick tack. Slow or heavy constructions need a longer open time.

Food contact

If the pack touches food, ask for the declaration for that grade, and for the Safety Data Sheet for handling.

Questions

What information does an adhesive supplier need?

The substrates being bonded, how the adhesive is applied, the line speed, the drying or curing conditions and whether the pack touches food.

Substrate: what should buyers know?

Paper to paper, paper to foil and paper to film each need different chemistry. Coated and printed surfaces change adhesion again.

Application method: what should buyers know?

Roller, nozzle and spray application each need a different viscosity.

Line speed and set time: what should buyers know?

Fast lines need quick tack. Slow or heavy constructions need a longer open time.

Food contact: what should buyers know?

If the pack touches food, ask for the declaration for that grade, and for the Safety Data Sheet for handling.

What does Bollant Industries make?

Recycled paper and board, industrial paper products such as cores and cones, corrugated and printed packaging, paper tableware, areca and sal leaf tableware, inks, adhesives and laminating films, and a small home and professional care range.

Where is Bollant Industries based?

The head office is in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, and the manufacturing units are in Telangana and Karnataka.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the request-a-quote form. Choose the enquiry type, the product and your market, then describe the requirement. Only the essential fields are required.

Bollant Industries · Published 2026-06-18

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