Stick It! Cool Melt Glue Gun

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Are there any other options than a low temperature glue gun when it comes to heat sensitive materials? If you’re not going to be using it again or certainly for 30 minutes or so turn it off at the mains. Apply adhesive to one surface. Press surfaces together within 15 seconds. Use of clamp or other holding device is not necessary

Low melt glue guns are safe and easy to use. Low melt glue guns reduced risk of burns due to the adhesive being applied at a lower temperature and are commonly used for bonding heat-sensitive materials like polystyrene which a hot melt adhesive would melt! Also used extensively in arts and crafts and schools. Never touch the nozzle when it’s hot! The nozzle of some guns can reach temperatures of up to and over 350 degrees!

How Long do Glue Guns Take to Heat up?

In reality the type of glue gun for you will be dictated to you by the type of job you need it for. At Bostik, we have two types of hot glue gun, Bostik Handy Hot Melt Glue Gun and Bostik DIY Hot Melt Glue Gun. Both provide strong adhesion to most materials like paper, wood, metal, glass, card, as well as many craft materials, so you can repair or create almost anything. In terms of drying time, you might be asking yourself; How long does it take hot glue to dry? In answer, allow at least 5 minutes before moving anything to ensure the glue has time to set. High melt glue guns have a wider selection of adhesive formulations to choose from. Covering off the bonding of more challenging materials like polypropylene, plastics, ABS, acrylics and even metals. Try our Glue Selector Low melt glue guns are safe and easy to use. They carry a reduced risk of burns due to a lower temperature and are commonly used for bonding heat sensitive materials, arts and crafts and schools. We have even seen a customer apply a low melt adhesive ( Tecbond LM44/12) directly to an inflated balloon without the balloon popping! Down side: restricted glue formulations.

Essentially, standard glue guns come in two different formats; high temperature hot melt and low temperature cool melt. Additionally, if the surfaces you are gluing are polished or very shiny, gluing them together as-is may not be that effective as the glue will have very little to bond to. A stand can come in handy, as can on/off switches and dual temperature control. Put some real thought into what you’ll require for the project or projects you have in mind. How We Selected

HOW TO REMOVE GLUE FROM A GLUE GUN

Whilst waiting for your glue gun to get up to temperature, now is a good time to do any prep work needed to the items you’re gluing. With the first surface coated, move on to the next, using the techniques above to apply the glue to the surface.

For surfaces of this type they will need to be roughed up first to provide a key for the glue to bond to. Use some 120 – 160 grit sandpaper and gently rub over the gluing area. Any and all surfaces being glued should be free from any grease, dust or other debris and also dry. Pop the gun upright on the stand that was provided and then turn it off at the mains and (wearing gloves as the nozzle is hot), wipe it over with a paper towel to remove any and all surface glue. With everything now prepared it’s time to apply some glue. Before applying the glue straight on to any surfaces it’s a good idea to do a test first.The lower temperature glue guns are more suitable for more delicate items such cloth/material, paper, card etc. These guns tend to be used more by hobbyists and those involved with arts and crafts. To ensure this happens the glue gun needs to be plugged into the mains and switched on, if it has a power switch, some just rely on the mains supply. If needed, you can also clamp the items together. This will prevent any movement and also ensure the surfaces are fully engaged with each other. Covering large areas of heat sensitive materials (like polystyrene) use a Tecbond spray grade applied via a Tec spray glue gun Watch our Tecbond spray adhesive video