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Glue Dots® & Gluefast DUOS
 
Gluefast's Water Based Glue
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Gluefast's Water Based Glue
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The Colonel Gluing Machine applies a thin film of glue or adhesive onto paper or board stock with ease.
 
The Adjutant Mounting Press eliminates air bubbles or wrinkles on a combined glued paper/board substrate up to 11/8” thick.
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Trust in Glue Dots® for your Printing and Bindery Needs

For printing and bindery needs, including postpress finishes, Glue Dots® from Glue Fast, the largest distributor of the adhesives on the East Coast, prove the most cost effective and efficient adhesive available. With no need for equipment, you can easily apply spot glue accents to books, brochures, catalogs, or more, for a precise finish. The Dot Shot Pro, the applicator for Glue Dots®, makes it easy for quick binding. Achieve accurate and clean edges, with unique patterns or intricate detail without spending too much time or money.

Glue Dots® are pressure sensitive adhesives, which means they are much safer, cleaner, and faster than hot melt glues or other industrial adhesives. They also come in different strengths like low to medium tack, so you can find the hold you need. Avoid the messy aftermath of hot glues – stains, clumping, or uneven pages – with an adhesive that holds strong and stays unnoticed. Whether it’s pamphlets, brochures, catalogs, or other items, Glue Dots® are the right adhesive for your printing and binding needs. Using Glue Dots® opens up a wide range of postpress possibilities. See below for more uses in printing and bindery.

Dress it Up or Keep it Clean and Polished with Glue Dots®
• Attach outserts to bottle.
• Add detailed accents to materials for a beautiful finish.
• Seal catalogs or brochures.
• Create smooth edges and borders.
• Use on small or large items.

Why Choose Glue Dots for Printing and Bindery Needs?
Glue Dots® bond instantly and come in several strengths from temporary bonding to permanent. Unlike other adhesives, you can expect a clean finish every time, an important factor when considering the overall appearance of your product. If you need a Glue Dot® that’s beyond the standard, Gluefast also offers custom-sized Glue Dots®. Ask about our Custom Products for more options.

Find the Right Strength and Thickness You Need

Choose different tack strengths and thicknesses – known as profile – to best suit your project.

Tack Levels 
Standard Glue Dots® tack (strength) levels:

Standard Glue Dots Tack (Strength) Levels

 

• Low
• Medium
• High
• Super High

Super High Tack creates a permanent bond. Low or Medium Tacks are considered removable.

*Low Tack contains some oil. Test absorbent surfaces for bleeding.

Profiles
Glue Dots® are available in three profiles (thicknesses).

Glue Dots Profiles (Thicknesses)

Low profile Glue Dots® are thin and used for bonding level items.
Medium and High profiles are suited for irregularly-shaped objects.


Our Recommendation for Tack Strength and Profile in Profile in Printing and Bindery:
Tack strength: Medium
Profile: Low

 

 

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If you’ve been searching for an adhesive that’s mess-free, easy-to-use, and offers the exact hold you need, then Glue Dots ® from Gluefast are the answer. Glue Dots ®, which are also referred to as booger or fugitive glue, are regularly used in many different industries like for Promotional Packaging and Bundling, Crafts, Scrapbooking, Greeting Cards, and card making Printing and Bindery, Pharmaceutical Packaging, and Direct Mail companies and businesses and in home and professional applications. Unlike industrial adhesives or double-sided tape, Glue Dots ® won’t leave a messy residue behind (some surfaces may stain so testing is recommended), which makes them ideal for items that require precise detail or embellishments. Glue Dots ® are also pressure sensitive adhesives, giving them the edge over hot melt glues because they are cleaner and safer. Simply touch the object to the Glue Dot ® to apply, or use the Dot Shot Pro to attach the dot to the item. For a reliable hold, and options from easy-to-remove to semi-permanent, choose Glue Dots ® for a perfect finish every time. Get the right fit for your needs with options in tack strengths including low, medium, high, or super high and thicknesses, referred to as profiles, which come in low (1/64th inch thick; the standard), medium (1/16th inch thick), and high (1/8th inch thick).