A hot melt or hot glue machine is a machine used to apply hot melt glue to a surface. Hot melt adhesive is solid at room temperature, but when heated to high temperature, it becomes a liquid that can be applied to a surface. They are commonly used in various industries, including packaging, manufacturing and assembly.
Hot melt, a hot glue
Hot-melt adhesives usually consist of a heating element, a reservoir for the adhesive and a dispensing mechanism. The heating element is used to melt the adhesive, and the dispensing mechanism is used to apply the adhesive to the surface. Some adhesive systems also have temperature and pressure controls to ensure that the adhesive is applied at the optimum temperature and with the correct pressure.
Glue plant maintenance
Hot melt adhesive machines are usually used in fast-paced production environments where strong, permanent adhesion is required. Maintenance of these machines is specialised, but the costs are manageable. Hot melt units are often used in combination with automated equipment and can be integrated into a production line for efficient and consistent adhesive application.
English 
Dutch 
German