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Glue Dot
selection guide
Finding the right glue dot for
your application is as simple as 
First  , select the shape or "profile" along with
the diameter, then select  quantity of Dots per roll,
then the  tack level required for your particular
application. When making your final determination, it is best to do
it based on the testing of free samples* which are available
upon faxed or e-mailed request.
| PROFILE |
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Dispenser |
Approx. Thickness |
| Profile |
Diameter |
Dots per
Roll |
LOW
aka
THIN |
1/2" |
1,000 |
Not
Included |
1/64"
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2,500 |
Included |
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4,000 |
Included |
| 3/4" |
1,000 |
Not
Included |
|
2,500 |
Included |
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4,000 |
Included |
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MEDIUM
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1/2" |
1,000 |
Not
Included |
1/16" |
|
2,000 |
Included |
| 3/4" |
1,000 |
Not
Included |
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2,500 |
Included |
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HIGH
aka
THICK |
1/2" |
1,000 |
Included |
1/8" |
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2,500 |
Dispenser C
or D |
| 3/4" |
1,000 |
Included |
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2,500 |
Dispenser C
or D |
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| TACK |
Each profile of
Glue DotŪ is available
in any of the following tack levels: |
| Super High
Tack: |
Excellent bond on
most surfaces - may tear some paper. |
| High
Tack: |
Good bonding, but
removable - may tear some paper |
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Medium
Tack: |
Intermediate bond
between Low and High Tack |
| Low
Tack: |
Easily removes
from any surface - re-positionable |
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SELECTION GUIDE
For Standard Glue DotsŪ Products |
Profiles
of
Glue DotŪ |
Quantities
Available |
Tack
Level |
Selected
Uses |
LOW
THIN
Choose 1/2" or 3/4" diameter |
1,000 Dots/Roll
or
2,500 Dots/Roll
or
4,000 Dots/Roll |
Low Tack |
Mailings: flat, lightweight objects |
| Medium Tack |
Mailings: flat, lightweight objects |
| High Tack |
Mailings: flat, lightweight objects
Removable with some effort, may tear paper |
| Super High Tack |
Packaging/Assembly/Crafts/Gift Baskets
Our strongest bond. May tear paper or stay on surface.
Select THICK profile for added strength. |
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MEDIUM
Choose 1/2" or 3/4" diameter |
1,000 Dots/Roll
or
2,500 Dots/Roll
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Low
Tack |
Mailings: flat,
lightweight objects
Holds better than THIN profile without paper tearing |
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Medium
Tack |
Mailings: flat,
lightweight objects
Slightly better hold than LOW tack. Greater surface area than THIN
profile. |
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High
Tack |
Mailings: flat,
lightweight objects
Greater surface area than THIN profile
Some Packaging/Gift Basket/Assembly
May tear some fine paper |
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Super High
Tack |
Packaging/Assembly/Crafts/Gift Baskets
Our strongest bond. May tear paper or stay on surface
Select THICK profile for added strength |
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HIGH
THICK
Choose 1/2" or 3/4" diameter |
1,000 Dots/Roll
or
2,500 Dots/Roll
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Low
Tack |
For adhering
irregular shaped objects but lightweight
Packaging/Gift Baskets where paper tearing needs to be
prevented. |
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Medium
Tack |
For adhering
irregular shaped objects but lightweight
Packaging/Gift Baskets where paper tearing needs to be
prevented. |
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High
Tack |
For adhering
irregular shaped objects
Packaging/Gift Baskets
Good bond- best for Gift Baskets |
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Super High
Tack |
For adhering
irregular shaped objects
Packaging/Gift Baskets
Excellent bond, but may tear some paper when removed.
Good for Gift Baskets |
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| SPECIALTY ITEMS |
| Product |
Quantities
Available |
Tack
Level |
Selected
Uses |
| Freezer Grade
Dots |
1,000
or
4,000 |
Specialty
Tack |
Specially
formulated for frozen food packaging. Due to adhesive qualities of
glue, the Glue Dots may require a short period of refrigeration
prior to application. |
| Glue DotsŪ for
Balloons |
1,000
or
4,000 |
Specialty
Tack |
Specially
formulated for use on Mylar, latex and other material commonly used
by balloon artists and decorators. |
Glue DotsŪ for
Candle Making |
2,000 |
Specialty
Tack |
Specially
formulated for use on Mylar, latex and other material commonly used
by balloon artists and decorators.
Glue DotsŪ for Balloons, a double-sided, pressure sensitive
adhesive product, are ideal for use with latex balloons, frameless
sculptures and other decorations. |
Glue DotsŪ for
Gift Baskets |
see Standard Glue
Dot products |
We recommend High
or
Super Tack |
Choose
THICK-profile glue dots with a High or Super High Tack level
for gift baskets. This type of glue dots is the most popular Glue
Dot used for gift baskets; however, any type of Glue Dot may be
used, depending on your particular application. |
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