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Rakoll® U 320

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Rakoll® U 320 is a hot melt wrapping adhesive that was especially developed for decorative finish films made of chipboard, MDF boards, and solid wood with decorative finish foils, thin paper foils, as well as Alkorcell. It is a filler-free adhesive that provides a strong bond.

RTU Product Type: Hot Melt Adhesive, Reactive Adhesive

Application Area: Decorative Surfaces, Doors, Drawer Wrapping, Flat Lamination, Furniture, Millwork, Profile Wrapping, Wood Profile Wrapping, Woodwork

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Chipboard, Continuous Pressure Laminate (CPL), Film, Foils, Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF), Paper, Plywood, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film, Wood

Application Method: Roller, Slot-Die

Chemical Family: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)

Features: Fast Setting, Good Adhesion, Good Wettability, Heat Resistance, High Efficiency, Low Viscosity

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
RTU Product Type
Hot Melt Adhesive,
Reactive Adhesive
Technologies
Adhesives & Sealants
Product Families
Adhesives & Sealants — Bonding Technology
Hot Melt Reactive Adhesives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Sustainable
Ready-to-Use Product Features
Fast Setting,
Good Adhesion,
Good Wettability,
Heat Resistance,
High Efficiency,
Low Viscosity
Product Benefits
  • Energy savings: Allows fast line speed in conjunction with high green strength
  • High heat resistance: In comparison to usual EVA-Hotmelts this product achieves a heat resistance up to 90°C depending on the used substrates
  • Good adhesion: Shows good adhesion to a variety of foils used in the market

Applications & Uses

Markets
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods
Applications
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Wood
Consumer Goods — Furniture
Application Area
Decorative Surfaces,
Doors,
Drawer Wrapping,
Flat Lamination,
Furniture,
Millwork,
Profile Wrapping,
Wood Profile Wrapping,
Woodwork
Application Method
Roller,
Slot-Die
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Chipboard,
Continuous Pressure Laminate (CPL),
Film,
Foils,
Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF),
Paper,
Plywood,
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film,
Wood
Product Applications
  • Lower temperatures than recommended can cause higher viscosity which result in reduced bond strength and reduced wetting.
  • During prolonged stops, the temperature of the adhesive must be lowered.

Properties

Appearance
Light yellow Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Application Temperature160 - 180°C-
Coat Weight30 - 100g/m²-
Line Speed0.333m/s-
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.99g/cm³-
Storage Temperature18 - 20°C-
Processing Temperature160 - 180°C-
Relative air humidity40 - 60%-
Viscosity (204°C)4500mPa·sBrookfield
Weight Per Unit Area30 - 80g/m²-
Line Speedmin. 20m/min-
Softening Point85°C-
Ambient Temperature18 - 20°C-
Substrate Temperature18 - 20°C-
Moisture Content (of Wood)8 - 10%-
Bio Attributable Share20%-
Product Properties

Surface Requirements

  • Dry
  • Clean
  • Free of grease
  • Free of oil

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Europe

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Rakoll® U 320 should be used within the shelf life specified on the packaging. The storage stability ap- plies to material stored under appropriate conditions only (original unopened containers, recommended storage temperature).