An adhesive with viscosity and water content matched to the paper’s weight. A low-viscosity adhesive can soak through the paper and cause the sheet to warp. For lightweight paper, we use higher solids content adhesives and apply a smaller amount.
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Adhesives for Paper and Cardboard
Paper and cardboard adhesives from Makrochem - a reliable solution for the printing and packaging industries. We offer high-performance, fast-drying, and environmentally friendly products that provide strong bonding, flexibility, and excellent resistance to delamination under various operating conditions. Available in water-based, hot melt, and dispersion formulations, our adhesives can be tailored to production requirements such as fast curing, low migration, and easy machine processing. By choosing Makrochem, you gain technical support, quality control, and solutions designed to optimize costs.
Adhesives for Paper and Cardboard
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Makrolep P A water-based polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) dispersion specially developed for bonding paper and cardboard. Its stable parameters provide strong, clean bonds. Ideal for the production of boxes, packaging, and bookbinding applications. Applications: paper industry, printing, packaging production |
30 000 - 50 000 mPa∙s | 48 - 52 % |
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Makrolep PO A low-viscosity water-based polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) dispersion. It provides strong and consistent bonding of paper, solid cardboard, and corrugated cardboard. Applications: paper bonding, solid cardboard packaging production, corrugated cardboard packaging production |
8 000 - 15 000 mPa∙s | 45 - 50 % |
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Makrolep PD A polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) dispersion-based adhesive, particularly recommended for bonding paper bags (longitudinal seams). Thanks to its stable parameters, it performs very well in the production of solid and corrugated cardboard packaging. Applications: paper bonding, solid and corrugated cardboard packaging production, paper bag bonding (longitudinal seams). |
8 000 - 12 000 mPa∙s | 50 - 55 % |
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Makrolep PD Super A high-solids, low-viscosity dispersion adhesive. Its increased polymer content prevents the paper from becoming oversaturated, wrinkling, or buckling during production. Once dry, it forms a transparent, flexible, and durable bond with a short setting time. It is used on high-speed folder-gluers for cardboard packaging production and longitudinal seam bonding. Applications: paper bonding, solid and corrugated cardboard packaging production, paper bag bonding (longitudinal seams). |
4 000 - 6 000 mPa∙s | 52 - 56 % |
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Makrolep PD/1000 A water-based PVAc dispersion produced using emulsion polymerization, with a short setting time. Its low viscosity combined with high solids content makes it particularly suitable for nozzle application, where precision and high-speed operation are essential on high-performance automatic gluing machines. Applications: paper industry, printing, packaging production. |
800 - 1 200 mPa·s | 48 - 52 % |
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Makrolep KT-2 A highly economical PVAc-based dispersion adhesive with performance-enhancing additives and fillers, designed for high-volume machine production of paper sacks, bags, and tubes. Applications: sealing paper sacks, bonding paper bags, paper tube winding. |
1 500 - 2 500 mPa·s | 48 - 50 % |
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Makrolep KT-3 An economical PVAc-based dispersion adhesive with performance-enhancing additives and fillers, designed for high-volume machine production of paper sacks, bags, and tubes. Applications: paper tube winding, sealing paper sacks, bonding paper bags. |
2 500 - 3 500 mPa·s | 46 - 48 % |
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Makrolep PA-400 A dispersion adhesive designed for bonding lightweight paper on high-performance automatic gluing machines with nozzle application. It is ideal for producing marketing and advertising materials, as its increased solids content prevents the paper from becoming oversaturated. Applications: cost-effective bonding of marketing materials and lightweight paper. |
300 - 500 mPa·s | 48 - 52 % |
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Makrolep PL-140 (adhesive paste) A paste adhesive based on a water-based polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) dispersion with natural dextrins, designed for machine bonding of paper bag bottoms. Intended for high-performance automatic gluing machines. Applications: machine bonding of paper bags, applications requiring deep penetration without oversaturation, durable bag bottoms. |
105 000 - 150 000 mPa∙s | 25 - 30 % |
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Klej Makrolep PL-105 (adhesive paste) A low-viscosity paste adhesive based on a water-based polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) dispersion with natural dextrins, designed for machine bonding of paper bag bottoms. Applications: machine bonding of paper bags, applications requiring deep penetration without oversaturation, durable bag bottoms. |
85 000 - 125 000 mPa·s | 25 - 30 % |
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Makrolep TPK Makrolep TPK is an adhesive used for paper tube winding and the production of cardboard angle boards. It is based on a dispersion of polyvinyl acetate and polyvinyl alcohol, combined with a carefully selected filler fraction to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The selected ingredients significantly enhance the stiffness of the finished product. The product contains no organic solvents. Applications: machine paper tube winding and cardboard angle board production. |
1 000 - 3 000 mPa·s | 30 - 35 % |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which adhesive for paper prevents wrinkling?
What adhesive should I use to bond cardboard?
For cardboard and paperboard, dispersion adhesives are usually the best choice - they provide a strong bond on absorbent substrates. For high-speed packaging lines, hot melt adhesives are often used because they set almost instantly. We have on offer both types. For common applications Makrolep PD/1000 works very well.
What is the best adhesive for cardboard?
There is no single universal adhesive - the right choice depends on whether the cardboard is solid or corrugated, printed or coated, and how fast the machine operates. That’s why we select the adhesive based on an analysis of the material sample.
How do I choose the right adhesive for paper and cardboard?
Three factors are key: the type of substrate (absorbent or coated), the machine speed (open time), and the required bond strength. Send us a sample of the material - we’ll select the right adhesive and send you a sample for testing.
What is the difference between dispersion adhesive and hot melt adhesive when bonding boxes?
Dispersion adhesive is more cost-effective, but it requires time for the water to evaporate. Hot melt adhesive bonds instantly, allowing higher line speeds - at the cost of the applicator and the energy required for melting.