Whatever industry you are in, whether it’s packaging, auto assembly, mattress manufacture, furniture manufacture, product assembly, or construction, there are certain pieces of hot melt adhesive equipment that you should have. Here’s a rundown on some of … Read the rest

Where there are hot melt adhesives, a hot melt machine is not far away.

Sometimes we forget the nuts, bolts and screws that help keep our lives running seamlessly. HMA’s (hot melt adhesives) are used in a myriad of industries… Read the rest

Hot melt machines come in a wide variety of models which run a wide range of applicators including hand-held hot glue guns, industrial extruders, slot coating machines, in-line spray applicators, and in-line extrusion handguns to name a few. … Read the rest

Hot melt adhesive dispensers need regular preventative maintenance if you want to keep them running longer and more cost effectively. Little things like changing the seals on a regular basis is important to ensure that the equipment in operating at … Read the rest

Whatever type of glue you are using, if you are not applying it with adequate equipment, you won’t be benefiting from its full potential. Added to this is the fact that you may also be wasting time and money. Your … Read the rest

There are a number of different types of hot melt adhesive applicators. The machine you use will depend on the nature of your industry and the size of the products you are manufacturing. Top high temperature adhesive applicators include:… Read the rest

Hot melt adhesives are solvent-free glues made from thermoplastics. They are melted at temperatures between 250° and 450°F and applied while molten. This type of adhesive is superior to many other types of  adhesives because it is environmentally friendly and … Read the rest

The category of hot melt glues includes polymers such as ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyurethanes and polyamides. The glue is applied to material substrates while it is at a high temperature. It bonds the materials together as the adhesive cools. They … Read the rest

It’s easy to take one look at the assortment of available nozzles for adhesive assembly systems and find yourself overwhelmed by choices. What’s the difference between extrusion, spray, and slot coating? Is one type “better” than the others, and is … Read the rest

It may not be at the forefront of everyone’s minds, but packaging is a massive and complex industry – even more so when developing for foodstuffs. Boxes, bottles, films, and foils must be tightly and firmly sealed to maintain shelf … Read the rest