Polyamide Shoe Back Counter Adhesive
Polyamide counter adhesive for heel counters and back parts in shoe making
| Material Base | Polyamide (PA) |
|---|---|
| Type | Back counter adhesive |
| Solvent Content | None |
| Application | Heel lasting of working shoes and sports shoes |
What This Grade Is Built For
A polyamide back counter adhesive for the heel area of the shoe. The back counter is the part that holds the shape of the heel and takes the load every time the shoe is put on, so the adhesive has to survive heat lasting, flexing and moisture at the same time. Polyamide is used here because it keeps bond strength at elevated temperature and stays reliable when the shoe goes cold.
Key Benefits
- Built for the heel counter rather than adapted from a flat lamination grade
- Solidifies quickly after coating, which keeps the lasting line moving
- Solvent free and green — no solvent recovery on the lasting line
- Polyamide holds strength at the temperatures reached during heat lasting
- Suitable for both working shoes and sports shoes
Buyers Who Specify This Grade
- Shoe factories running heat lasting lines
- Counter and toe puff converters
- Sports footwear suppliers needing consistent heel shape retention
What It Fixes On The Line
- Solvent cements need drying time and ventilation on the lasting line
- General purpose adhesives soften during heat lasting and let the counter move
- Heel collapse after a few weeks of wear usually traces back to the counter bond, not the counter
Application Scenarios
- Heel counter and back part bonding
- Heat lasting of working shoes
- Heat lasting of sports shoes
- Counter stiffener assembly in leather and synthetic uppers
How It Behaves In Process
- Polyamide based counter adhesive
- Solvent free
- Quick solidification after coating
- Suitable for heel lasting of working shoes and sports shoes
What It Is Made Of
Polyamide hot melt adhesive.
Customisation
- Roll width and length can be discussed with the order. Copolyester counter adhesive is available where a different softening behaviour is wanted.
Published Data For Polyamide Shoe Back Counter Adhesive
Only values published for this grade are listed. Where a value is grade specific rather than fixed, the data sheet issued with your quotation carries it.
| Material Base | Polyamide (PA) |
|---|---|
| Type | Back counter adhesive |
| Solvent Content | None |
| Application | Heel lasting of working shoes and sports shoes |
| Packaging | 20 kg, 12 roll per carton |
How This Grade Is Applied
Step 01
Coat or place the adhesive on the counter
Step 02
Assemble the counter into the upper
Step 03
Heat last so the adhesive wets both surfaces
Step 04
Cool and set — the adhesive solidifies quickly after coating
Quality Control
Counter adhesive is checked for coating uniformity and solidification behaviour. Full technical data is available by email.
Use Guide
- Keep the adhesive dry before use
- Set the lasting temperature from a trial with the actual counter material
- Allow the bond to cool before the next operation loads the heel
- Run a flex test on the finished shoe rather than on a flat coupon
How It Compares With The Alternatives
| Compared with | What changes |
|---|---|
| Copolyester counter adhesive | Copolyester softens at a lower temperature and is often preferred on more delicate uppers. Polyamide goes higher on heat resistance. |
| Solvent based cement | Solvent cement needs drying, ventilation and solvent handling. This grade is a solvent free hot melt. |
| Polyamide hot melt powder | Powder is for area lamination. Counter adhesive is supplied in a form suited to the counter part itself. |
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Polyamide Shoe Back Counter Adhesive FAQ
What is a back counter adhesive
It is the adhesive that bonds the stiffener at the heel of the shoe to the upper and lining, so the heel keeps its shape in wear.
Polyamide or copolyester for counters
Polyamide for higher heat resistance and strength, copolyester where a lower softening point suits the upper material. We supply both.
Does it contain solvent
No. It does not use solvent and is described as green and environmentally friendly.
How is it packed
20 kg per carton, 12 rolls per carton, as printed on the product specification supplied with the material.
Can you send samples
Sample requests are handled by email — tell us the upper material and the lasting temperature you run.
Request Data Or A Sample Of Polyamide Shoe Back Counter Adhesive
Data sheets are grade specific and issued by email. Tell us the substrates and your process temperature limit and the right sheet comes back with the quotation.