Henkel Introduces Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV to Streamline Glass Bonding and Improve Manufacturing Efficiency

TECHNOMELT® 9015 BV/WV has excellent initial bond strength, ease of application and provides reliable performance across a wide range of production environment temperatures.

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV, a new polyurethane hot melt adhesive designed to improve efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability in manufacturing processes, particularly within the home appliance sector. The product delivers high initial adhesion strength for glass and large panels, enabling immediate handling and movement of components without the need for temporary positioning materials such as tapes. This significantly simplifies production workflows and reduces labor and material costs. A standout feature of the adhesive is its ability to be heat-softened and debonded for up to two hours after application, allowing manufacturers to correct errors and reuse components, thereby minimizing waste and improving cost efficiency. The adhesive is compatible with multiple substrates, offers strong thermal resistance, and supports automated manufacturing through its optimized viscosity. Overall, Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV addresses key industry challenges by combining performance, process simplification, and sustainability, making it suitable not only for appliance production but also for a wider range of industrial applications requiring fast assembly and reworkability.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 23-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has expanded its Technomelt portfolio with the introduction of Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV, a polyurethane hot melt adhesive designed to enhance efficiency and flexibility in appliance manufacturing. The new formulation delivers strong initial bonding performance for glass and large-panel applications, enabling immediate stability after assembly while maintaining long-term structural durability across a wide range of substrates.

The adhesive is particularly suited for modern appliance designs, where glass panels are increasingly used in products such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners. Traditionally, manufacturers have relied on temporary positioning methods like tapes to secure glass components during the curing process, adding complexity, cost, and time to production. Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV addresses this challenge by providing high initial adhesion strength, allowing components to be moved or repositioned within minutes without the need for additional materials or steps.

Market demand for modern and smart appliance designs, particularly models with glass panels, is increasing, placing new performance requirements on adhesive technologies.

A key differentiating feature of the solution is its reworkability. Despite its strong bonding capabilities, the adhesive can be heat-softened and safely debonded for up to two hours after application. This allows manufacturers to correct assembly defects and reuse high-value components, significantly reducing material waste and improving overall production efficiency. Leandro Pedro emphasized that this capability represents a major advantage for manufacturers working with premium glass designs, enabling faster production cycles while minimizing unnecessary costs.

Technomelt PUR 9015 BV/WV is engineered to perform reliably across multiple substrates, including ABS, pre-coated metals (PCM), and aluminum. It offers resistance to adhesive creep at elevated temperatures, a controlled open time ranging between 2.5 and 8 minutes depending on formulation, and high thermal stability. Its low viscosity makes it suitable for both manual and automated dispensing systems, supporting streamlined integration into existing production lines and enhancing throughput.

In addition to performance benefits, the adhesive aligns with Henkel’s sustainability objectives by reducing the need for auxiliary materials, lowering scrap rates, and improving resource efficiency. Early adoption has demonstrated measurable cost savings and waste reduction, reinforcing its potential value across a range of industrial manufacturing applications beyond home appliances where rapid assembly and reworkability are critical.

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Adhesive Technologies
Media Relations
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SOURCE: Henkel