What solids value applies after dilution?

Use the complete mixture mass-solids percentage after all components and dilution are included. A supplied component value may not describe the mixture you apply.

Can I use this for solventless adhesive?

Yes, when the qualified mixture is 100% solids. Enter 100 for mass solids; transferred mixture then equals deposited dry adhesive mass.

Does the untransferred amount include evaporated carrier?

No. It is mixture that never transfers to the web. Carrier in the transferred mixture is shown separately before drying.

How do I choose the dry coat weight?

Use the coat weight approved for your adhesive, substrates, and application. This quantity calculation cannot establish the coat weight needed for acceptable adhesion.

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Lamination Adhesive Usage Calculator

Estimate mixed adhesive needed for a specified dry lamination coat. Enter web area, dry coat weight, mixed mass solids, and measured transfer efficiency.

What this calculator does

Calculate mixed adhesive demand from dry coat weight, as-applied mass solids, and measured transfer efficiency.

Formula used

Dry adhesive = web area × dry coat weight ÷ 1000
Transferred mixture = dry adhesive ÷ (mass solids ÷ 100)
Issued mixture = transferred mixture ÷ (transfer efficiency ÷ 100)
Untransferred mixture = issued mixture − transferred mixture
Carrier on web = transferred mixture − dry adhesive

Inputs explained

Web Area to Laminate: Coated area from web width and scheduled length.
Dry Adhesive Coat Weight: Qualified dry-solids coat weight from your lamination specification.
Mixed Adhesive Mass Solids: As-applied mixture solids by mass, including any dilution.
Application Transfer Efficiency: Measured fraction of issued mixture transferred onto the web.

How to use the result

Best suited to Mixed-Adhesive issue Planning, Transfer-Loss review.
Coat weight and mixture composition require a qualified process specification. This does not size dryers, establish cure, or calculate component mixing ratios. Input ceilings are computational bounds, not operating limits.

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Common questions

What solids value applies after dilution? Use the complete mixture mass-solids percentage after all components and dilution are included. A supplied component value may not describe the mixture you apply.
Can I use this for solventless adhesive? Yes, when the qualified mixture is 100% solids. Enter 100 for mass solids; transferred mixture then equals deposited dry adhesive mass.
Does the untransferred amount include evaporated carrier? No. It is mixture that never transfers to the web. Carrier in the transferred mixture is shown separately before drying.
How do I choose the dry coat weight? Use the coat weight approved for your adhesive, substrates, and application. This quantity calculation cannot establish the coat weight needed for acceptable adhesion.

Last reviewed 2026-10-01.