Blog

Why Does Viscosity Determine The Shape Of Hot Melt Glue?

Published by JCT 2025-12-06

Are there any requirements regarding viscosity when making hot melt glue in different shapes?

There are some requirements, but they are not restrictive.

Different shapes primarily depend on the compatibility of the hot melt glue's fluidity (viscosity), cooling method, and molding equipment.

sigma mixer

Influence of viscosity on the molding of hot melt glue

Hot melt glue has high viscosity Hot melt glue has low viscosity
It has poor fluidity and does not easily fill the mold cavity It has good fluidity and is easier to mold
Molding speed is slow Fast molding efficiency
Suitable for making blocky, large, and pillow-shaped or other thicker shapes Suitable for thin/small shapes such as granules, stripes and sheets
Requires higher extrusion pressure or higher heating temperature Requires less demanding equipment

 

Typical viscosity requirements for different shapes

Hot melt glue shape Viscosity requirement Reason
Block Wide tolerance, both high and low viscosity are acceptable Primarily relies on filling and molding, does not require high fluidity
Pillow Medium viscosity is preferred Requires extrusion and slicing; high viscosity makes extrusion difficult
Strip (stick) Medium fluidity Requires uniform extrusion of strands; high viscosity affects shape stability
Granule Slightly low viscosity Droplet speed is affected by viscosity; high viscosity easily causes stringing
Sheet Medium to low viscosity Requires uniform leveling; high viscosity prevents even spreading

hot melt glue production line

The viscosity of hot melt glue does affect different shapes, but it does not limit production.

JCT can design a suitable extrusion, cooling, granulation, or molding system for oure customers based on the actual viscosity of their hot melt glue, enabling stable production of any shape, including blocks, strips, pillows, sheets and granules.

loading
Technical Support: Magic Lamp