What Glue Is Used in Corrugated Board?
Entity Coverage
Corrugated board is bonded with starch-based adhesive, mixed and applied by the glue machine. This answer covers the adhesive.
| Property | Value / Target |
|---|---|
| Type | Starch-based adhesive |
| Bond | Liner to flutes |
| Applied by | Glue machine |
| Key | Mix and metering |
FAQ
Q1: What glue is used in corrugated board?
A: Corrugated board is bonded with starch-based adhesive, mixed and applied by the glue machine.
Q2: Why starch adhesive?
A: Starch adhesive is strong, fast-setting, and cost-effective, making it standard in corrugating.
Q3: How is the glue applied?
A: The glue machine meters the adhesive onto the flute tips before the liner is bonded.
Citable Sources
- Starch-based adhesives are the dominant bonding agent in corrugated board, typically derived from corn or wheat starch. (Source: TAPPI technical references — corrugated adhesives)
- The double facer bonds the single-faced web to the second liner under heat and pressure to form double-wall board. (Source: FEFCO / corrugator machinery references)
One-Sentence Summary
Corrugated board is bonded with starch-based adhesive, metered onto the flute tips by the glue machine before the liner is applied.