As for a professional custom jewelry box manufacturer, the selection and use of glue are a crucial part, playing important roles such as bonding and coating during manufacturing, and are vital to the integrity and aesthetics of the packaging. Different types of jewelry boxes require different types of glue, such as combinations of wooden shells and leather, plastic shells and velvet, paper shells and special paper, and so on. Factors like the viscosity, color, and quality of the glue can also directly affect the stability, durability, and visual effect of the jewelry packaging. Therefore, when customizing jewelry boxes, we need to carefully consider these factors and choose based on the specific circumstances.
So, is everyone curious about what kind of glue can create exquisite jewelry packaging, jewelry gift boxes, and various other types of packaging? If you are even a little bit curious, then keep reading!
The adhesives used in jewelry boxes wholesale are different from ordinary packaging. Jewelry boxes have extremely high requirements for appearance, and the adhesives used must not affect the visual effect. The selected adhesives must be of high quality, have suitable drying times, and have long shelf lives, among other qualities. If the adhesive quality is poor, it can easily lead to cracking and breakage issues. With the increasing awareness of environmental protection and the establishment of international standards, the criteria for the use of packaging adhesives have become clearer.
Currently, there are many widely accepted environmental protection standards internationally, such as the EU's RoHS directive and REACH regulations. These standards have specific regulations on the content of harmful substances in jewelry packaging adhesives. The adhesives selected by our company Annaigee, Chinese jewellery box manufacturers, comply with these standards to protect the environment and consumer health.
The performance of adhesives includes bonding strength, fluidity, drying time, adhesive color, and non-deformation properties. When customizing jewelry packaging, it is very important to choose the appropriate adhesive to ensure the stability, appearance, and safety of the packaging. Different materials should be matched with different adhesives based on specific application scenarios to ensure product quality.
The packaging and storage of adhesives also require attention. The adhesive packaging should be well-sealed and labeled with information such as name, specifications, and production date to prevent pollution or loss due to improper storage.
Finally, adhesives should be stored in dry, ventilated, and moisture-proof conditions to avoid reducing the quality of the adhesive due to improper storage.
With the growing awareness of environmental protection concepts, more and more jewelry brands, especially those from Northern Europe, are focusing on the use of environmentally friendly materials. In recent years, we at Annaigee have gradually begun using natural latex instead of traditional glue. Natural latex is a liquid extracted from rubber trees and is not chemically treated, making it a very eco-friendly material.
Natural latex is used as an adhesive for jewelry display cases and boxes because it is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and harmless to the human body, while also providing good adhesion. Using natural latex for bonding helps avoid the harmful substances that traditional glues may introduce, which is particularly important in the manufacturing of jewelry display cases and boxes, as these products come into direct contact with valuable items like jewelry, where safety is the primary concern.
Furthermore, natural latex has good adhesion and elasticity, providing a stable bonding effect that ensures the structural stability and durability of jewelry display cases and boxes. Compared to traditional glues, natural latex is more environmentally friendly and does not release harmful substances such as formaldehyde, which is crucial for protecting jewelry from chemical damage.
However, when using natural latex for bonding, it is essential for the factory to have sufficient experience. Attention must be paid to its usage methods and storage conditions to ensure optimal bonding performance and the long-term stability of the products.
Jelly Glue, also known as Hide Glue, is a new type of environmentally friendly adhesive made from natural materials. Its main component is industrial gelatin (an animal glue, specifically a thermoplastic glue). It is used with water as a solvent and has passed SGS safety testing; it is non-toxic and harmless. It has excellent adhesive properties (though its viscosity is lower than that of white latex glue and universal glue), and a pleasant scent, and processed products do not become brittle, deform, moldy, or bubble.
Jelly Glue must be stored in a cool, dry place, avoiding high temperatures and direct sunlight. It is a high-protein material and should not be mixed with other glues or materials. It should be used immediately after opening the protective film to avoid prolonged exposure to air, which can lead to gel differentiation and deterioration.
Jelly Glue is commonly used in the production of paper jewelry boxes China, such as paper jewelry gift boxes, gift box cardboards, wine boxes, and the production of high-end gift box coverings.
White glue, also known as white Latex, is one of the most widely used, largest volume, and historically longest-standing water-soluble adhesives. It is one of the most commonly used adhesives by our company Annaigee and throughout the packaging industry. It is a thermoplastic adhesive obtained through the polymerization of vinyl acetate monomer under the action of an initiator.
It is produced using water as a dispersing medium for emulsion polymerization, making it a water-based eco-friendly glue. Due to its good film-forming ability, high bonding strength, room temperature curing, fast curing speed, good resistance to dilute acids and alkalis, ease of use, low cost, absence of organic solvents, and good toughness and durability of the bonding layer with low aging susceptibility, it is widely used in industries such as wood, printing, textiles, leather, and papermaking, becoming a familiar adhesive to people.
In daily factory production, the line staff must ensure that the surfaces using white latex glue are clean, and free of oil or dust. This ensures a better adhesion effect and stronger bonding of the paper. Additionally, when using white latex glue to bond paper jewelry boxes, it is essential to master the appropriate amount of glue. Using too much glue can overly saturate the paper, leading to deformation or breakage; while using too little glue will affect the overall adhesive effect. Therefore, the amount of white latex glue used needs to be continually adjusted through practice to achieve the best results.
Universal glue, also known as Chloroprene Adhesive, has good oil, solvent, and chemical resistance. This rubber adhesive is made from chloroprene rubber, magnesium oxide, aging agents, antioxidants, and fillers, and has a certain odor. Since chloroprene rubber adhesive is a strong adhesive with a wide range of applications, in reality, true universal glue does not exist; it is merely called so due to its broad applicability. It is specially designed for the printing and packaging, paper packaging industries for the forming, positioning, and assembly of plastic jewelry boxes, wooden jewelry boxes, paper jewelry boxes, and for bonding materials that ordinary glue cannot bond.
Board glue is an essential adhesive used when making wooden jewelry boxes, and it is very suitable for the bonding of wooden jewelry box joints (medium-density fiberboard jointing, forming, positioning, assembly). It has good heat and solvent resistance. The main component of board glue is a specially manufactured polyvinyl acetate emulsion with excellent waterproof properties, and the curing agent is usually isocyanate. The color of the main component is a milky white viscous liquid, while the curing agent is light in color. The main component of board glue can usually be used separately as finger joint glue.
l When using board glue to bond wood, it is necessary to prepare the wood surface in advance; a good quality surface will achieve a tight fit of the substrate and a fine glue line.
l The bonded wood can be softwood or hardwood, usually glued on one surface, with an application amount of 200-300g/m2. On the production line, skilled technicians will extrude an appropriate amount of glue, which will appear as a continuous, even bead or fine line.
l Newly glued wood needs to be pressed for a period; appropriate pressure helps the glue penetrate properly and form an ideal glue line; sufficient pressing time ensures that after the pressure is released, the glue has enough strength to withstand the stress of the substrate itself and external factors.
In our Annaigee production line, as a professional wooden jewelry box factory, it generally requires pressing for over 3 hours before moving on to the next step.
Hot melt glue is also a commonly used type of adhesive in our daily lives, often used with a glue gun at home. It differs from the adhesives mentioned above in that it is solid at room temperature and needs to be activated by heat to transform the adhesive from solid to liquid. Hot melt glue can set quickly and is very strong, making it advantageous in terms of manufacturing efficiency and speed compared to water-based glues. Hot melt glue has good versatility and strength, capable of withstanding various temperatures and pressures, making it suitable for various types of jewelry packaging: plastic substrates, wooden substrates, metal substrates, and paper substrates.
When choosing adhesive materials, consider the specific application scenarios and needs, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of natural latex and other materials, to make the most suitable choice.
As a professional custom jewelry box manufacturer, Annaigee has repeatedly optimized every aspect of production, advancing together with the industry. Glue, a material often overlooked by jewelry brand owners, is something our company has always insisted on using eco-friendly, high-quality glue, continuously innovating by using natural latex glue to meet the ultimate environmental protection standards. High-quality jewelry boxes rely not only on raw materials and workmanship but also on premium glue and moisture-proof desiccants. In jewelry packaging, if you have better recommendations for glue use or if you want to customize a batch of brand jewelry packaging, please contact us, and we will provide you with the most professional and considerate answers. Thank you!