HELMITHERM 497 is a clear, unfilled, high performance, fast setting EVA edgebanding hot melt adhesive designed to run cleanly at high speeds, resist discoloration in the glue pot and give excellent adhesion to a wide variety of common edgebanding materials.
• Unfilled formulation improves mileage, reduces wear and glue pot build-up
• Seamless bonds with dark or black edges
• Clean running for reduced machine downtime
• Supports higher line speeds for productivity
Chemistry
Hot Melt
Application
Extrude
Product & Surface Applications
Solid and engineered wood edges up to ¼”; PVC, ABS, PP and melamine edgetapes; fleece-backed, paper-backed and raw veneer tapes; primed HPL; ideal for dark toned and black substrates
Formats
20 kg/44 lb bags
Coverage
1.25 – 2.8 grams/linear foot (per inch of edge thickness)
Open Time
Variable depending on adhesive amount, temperature, substrate and ambient conditions
VOC Content
0 lb/gal (0 g/L); less water and exempt solvents
Shelf Life
36 month shelf life from date of manufacture in unopened containers.
Freeze-Thaw Stability
Freeze/Thaw Stable
Certications & Compliance
Complies with SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits
California compliant
OTC compliant
HELMITHERM 497 is a clear, unfilled, high performance, fast setting EVA edgebanding hot melt adhesive designed to run cleanly at high speeds, resist discoloration in the glue pot and give excellent adhesion to a wide variety of common edgebanding materials.
• Unfilled formulation improves mileage, reduces wear and glue pot build-up
• Seamless bonds with dark or black edges
• Clean running for reduced machine downtime
• Supports higher line speeds for productivity
Chemistry
Hot Melt
Application
Extrude
Product & Surface Applications
Solid and engineered wood edges up to ¼”; PVC, ABS, PP and melamine edgetapes; fleece-backed, paper-backed and raw veneer tapes; primed HPL; ideal for dark toned and black substrates
Formats
20 kg/44 lb bags
Coverage
1.25 – 2.8 grams/linear foot (per inch of edge thickness)
Open Time
Variable depending on adhesive amount, temperature, substrate and ambient conditions
VOC Content
0 lb/gal (0 g/L); less water and exempt solvents
Shelf Life
36 month shelf life from date of manufacture in unopened containers.
Freeze-Thaw Stability
Freeze/Thaw Stable
Certications & Compliance
Complies with SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits
California compliant
OTC compliant