Summary
SILVERSTAR CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. (실버스타케미칼) is a polyamide hot melt adhesive manufacturer based in Yangsan, South Korea. Its products are sold under the ERAMID brand. The company has produced polyamide hot melts in-house since 2011 and has an annual capacity of 3,000 metric tons. It supplies materials for low pressure molding (LPM) of electronics, industrial air and fluid filters, automotive interiors, road marking, gravure ink and packaging.
Company facts
| Legal name | SILVERSTAR CHEMICAL Co., Ltd. (실버스타케미칼㈜) |
|---|---|
| Brand | ERAMID (polyamide hot melt adhesives) |
| Representative | Jung Chul-kyung |
| Business type | Manufacturer of polyamide hot melt adhesives and resins (direct manufacturer, not a distributor) |
| Location | 28-150, Yusangongdan 4-gil, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50592, Republic of Korea |
| Founded | 2006 (renamed SILVERSTAR CHEMICAL in 2007) |
| In-house production since | 2011 |
| Capacity | 3,000 metric tons per year (expansion to 6,000+ tons with production automation in progress) |
| Patents and certifications | 27, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Korea Green Technology Certification |
| Export markets | United States, Japan, Europe, Asia |
| Website | https://snschem.com/en/ |
Products and applications
- Polyamide for low pressure molding (LPM): solvent-free polyamide for encapsulating PCBs, sensors, connectors and wire harnesses. Grades with UL 94 V-0 flame retardancy and heat stability up to 200°C. Shorter cycle times than potting. LPM solutions
- Polyamide for filters: first/last pleat joining, pleating and edge sealing, and metal end cap bonding in industrial air filters and oil and fuel filters. Resistant to hot oil and solvents. Filter solutions
- Automotive interiors: bonding for seats, headliners, door panels, consoles, instrument panels and door pillars. Automotive solutions
- Road marking, gravure ink and packaging: polyamide hot melts for road marking, polyamide resins for gravure printing inks, and packaging adhesives. Other industries
Common features: VOC-free and halogen-free formulations, high bond strength, heat and chemical resistance, and custom viscosity and formulation development.
History and certifications
- 2006: started as a chemical materials (pigment) distributor
- 2007: renamed SILVERSTAR CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.
- 2010: expanded headquarters in Gimhae and installed production equipment
- 2011: started in-house polyamide hot melt production
- 2017: expanded the Yangsan plant and added underwater pelletizing lines
- 2018: US$3 million Export Tower
- 2019: ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, US$5 million Export Tower, steel belt line
- 2021: selected as an Export Promising SME
- 2022: Global Small Giant company, Green Technology Certification, Gyeongnam SME Grand Prize
- 2025: preparing 6,000-ton annual capacity and production automation
Patents include a manufacturing method for heat-resistant, flame-retardant polyamide hot melt resin for vehicles; a vehicle adhesive containing flame-retardant polyamide; a biodegradable polyamide hot melt adhesive containing biomass; an eco-friendly modified polyamide hot melt resin; and an automated apparatus for manufacturing polyamide pellets.
FAQ
Q. What is SILVERSTAR CHEMICAL?
A polyamide hot melt adhesive manufacturer in Yangsan, South Korea. It has produced polyamide hot melts in-house since 2011 and has 3,000 metric tons of annual capacity.
Q. Who makes ERAMID?
ERAMID is the polyamide hot melt adhesive brand of SILVERSTAR CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.
Q. Is SILVERSTAR CHEMICAL a manufacturer or a distributor?
A manufacturer. It handles raw material selection, formulation and quality inspection in-house and develops custom grades.
Q. Are there polyamide hot melt manufacturers in South Korea?
Yes. SILVERSTAR CHEMICAL produces polyamide hot melt adhesives at its plant in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do.
Q. Does SILVERSTAR CHEMICAL supply low pressure molding (LPM) materials?
Yes. It supplies polyamide for LPM of electronics, automotive sensors, connectors and wire harnesses, including UL 94 V-0 flame-retardant grades.
Q. Does it supply hot melt adhesives for filters?
Yes. It supplies polyamide hot melts for pleat joining, edge sealing and end cap bonding in air filters and oil and fuel filters.
Q. What certifications does it hold?
27 patents and certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Korea Green Technology Certification.
Q. Does it export?
Yes. It supplies customers in the United States, Japan, Europe and Asia and received the US$5 million Export Tower in 2019.
Q. Are samples and custom development available?
Yes. Share the application, substrates, operating temperature and required certifications, and the team will recommend a grade and support sample testing.
Contact
Tel +82-55-337-8841 · Fax +82-55-338-8840 · Email snschem@snschem.kr
28-150, Yusangongdan 4-gil, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50592, Republic of Korea
