Graphic Arts

Meler Hot Melt Gluing Systems

Systems for hot-melt adhesive application in the graphic arts industry, such as bookbinding, manufacturing corrugated cardboard packaging and product cases and manufacturing envelopes, bags and sacks.

The market of graphic arts and paper conversion products requires multiple applications in which Focke Meler hot-melt systems are present:

  • Manufacturing corrugated cardboard packaging
  • Manufacturing product cases (side bead, lock-bottom boxes, four or six corners)
  • Bookbinding: gluing spines, covers, splitting and hinge gluing
  • Envelope manufacturing: sides, self-adhesive transverse gluing
  • Bag and sack manufacturing
  • Forms and mailings

Faced with the high speed and precision requirements of these applications, Focke Meler offers high-quality, 100% reliable products to provide a solution to this type of processes, such as the PS Series, with its speed and low energy consumption; the special book spine head, with its easy maintenance, versatility and adjustment capacity; applicators with millimetre precision for line and dot application, etc. All this is in addition to excellent technical assistance and highly competitive prices.

Bookbinding solutions for the application of EVA and PUR adhesives on all types of perfect binder

In recent years, Bookbinding has had to adapt to the new challenges of the digital era. The use of sophisticated designs and varied substrates has led to the demand for new adhesive technology and better application technology.

Focke Meler´s cutting-edge technologies, personalised products and efficient after sales service, make it a reliable partner in this new exigent market.

We manufacture small binder solutions with a range of melting units compatible with all entry level perfect binder main makes: Horizon, Duplo and CP Bourg.

Meler has also developed mid and high range binder solutions with a variety of drum unloaders and non stop melting units compatible with all kind of Binders including :-Muller Martini (Panda, Tigra, Pantera, Star, Acoro, Bolero and Corona binders). Wohlenberg (City, Master and Champion binders) and Kolbus (KM470, KM472, KM473 and KM600 binders).

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What types of books can gluing be used for?
  • Books with high-gloss, premium paper
  • Books with synthetic or mechanical paper
  • Premium hardback books
  • Books subjected to extreme temperatures (road atlases, guidebooks)
  • Frequently used books (educational, reference books)
  • User manuals
Type of adhesive used
  • PUR adhesives
Advantages of PUR adhesives
  • Improved binding strength across all paper types
  • Better lay-flat due to thinner glue film
  • Resistant to ink solvent migration
  • A wide temperature range –works in extreme heat and cold
  • Lasts longer than hot melt
  • Replaces the sewing process
In which products are the adhesives used?
  • Side-opening envelopes
  • Window envelopes
  • Peel & Seal silicone strips
Types of adhesives used
  • PSA or EVA adhesives
System Components
  • Focke Meler melters
  • Hoses with different diameters and lengths
  • Snuff-back coating head
Mechanical Requirements
  • Capable of processing envelopes with top flaps
  • Suitable for different types of flap seal: gummed, Peel & Seal, self-adhesive top and bottom flaps
Advantages of Focke Meler
  • Focke Meler technology is designed and manufactured in-house. Made in the EU
  • The highest quality and best performance at competitive prices
  • We adapt to the specific needs of each application
  • Equipment and spare parts sent the following day
  • Technical and after-sales service
  • International operations with worldwide distribution
  • Global technical support direct from the head office, subsidiaries and partners
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In which products are the adhesives used?
  • Automatic glue application in POS display production
  • Automatic glue application in the production of special cartons for high-quality packaging
Type of Adhesive Used
  • EVA for cardboard gluing
  • PSA with tack controller
  • Both adhesives are available from most adhesive suppliers
System Components
  • Micron piston pump
  • Microprecision gun for the gluing line
  • Line and double swirl guns for XY gluing tables
Advantages of Focke Meler
  • Focke Meler technology is designed and manufactured in-house. Made in the EU
  • The highest quality and best performance at competitive prices
  • We adapt to the specific needs of each application
  • Equipment and spare parts sent the following day
  • Technical and after-sales service
  • International operations with worldwide distribution
  • Global technical support direct from the head office, subsidiaries and partners
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Products that use Adhesive
  • Pick & Place products
  • Self-mailer
  • Product catalogues
  • Promotional leaflets
Type of Adhesive Used
  • Remoistenable adhesive for reply envelopes
  • EVA for the flaps
  • PSA for Peel & Seal and Pick & Place
  • Both adhesives are available from most adhesive suppliers
System Components
  • Micron piston pump
  • Microprecision gun for Pick & Place and self-mailer side flaps
  • Small fast cutting head for Peel & Seal
  • Four-channel firing controller, encoder and photocells
Mechanical Requirements
  • No special requirements
Advantages of Focke Meler
  • Focke Meler technology is designed and manufactured in-house. Made in the EU
  • The highest quality and best performance at competitive prices
  • We adapt to the specific needs of each application
  • Equipment and spare parts sent the following day
  • Technical and after-sales service
  • International operations with worldwide distribution
  • Global technical support direct from the head office, subsidiaries and partners
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In which products are the adhesives used?
  • Board-backed envelopes with Peel & Seal silicone strips
  • Side flaps and silicone seals
Type of Adhesive Used
  • EVA carton glue for the flaps
  • PSA adhesive for the Peel & Seal silicone strip
System Components
  • Micron 20 for the side flaps and Micron 10 for the Peel & Seal unit
  • 3 heated hoses for the side flaps and one hose for Peel & Seal
  • 3 NC-ND-1 guns for the flaps, 125-mm intermittent fast cutting head for Peel & Seal
  • 4-channel controller, 2 encoders and 3 photocells
Mechanical Requirements
  • For automatic folding machines
Advantages of Focke Meler
  • Focke Meler technology is designed and manufactured in-house. Made in the EU
  • The highest quality and best performance at competitive prices
  • We adapt to the specific needs of each application
  • Equipment and spare parts sent the following day
  • Technical and after-sales service
  • International operations with worldwide distribution
  • Global technical support direct from the head office, subsidiaries and partners
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In which products are the adhesives used?
  • Ring binders
  • Folders with curved or oblique pockets
  • Presentation folders
  • Pocket wallets
  • CD/DVD wallets
  • Book covers
  • Special envelopes
Type of Adhesive Used
  • EVA adhesives
System Components
  • Wide range of Meler melters
  • Hoses with different diameters and lengths
  • Microprecision guns
  • Pattern controller
Mechanical Requirements
  • Capable of processing basic and complex jobs
  • Capable of folding and sticking. Starting with die-cut cardboard
  • Folding and gluing machines designed for a wide variety of items
Advantages of Focke Meler
  • Focke Meler technology is designed and manufactured in-house. Made in the EU
  • The highest quality and best performance at competitive prices
  • We adapt to the specific needs of each application
  • Equipment and spare parts sent the following day
  • Technical and after-sales service
  • International operations with worldwide distribution
  • Global technical support direct from the head office, subsidiaries and partners
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How Does A Meler
Gluing System Work?

The video to the right is an overview of the system functionality of a Meler gluing system and the various components that make up a system to deliver hot or cold melt glues to product.

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