ENDUSER: PACKAGING: Selecting the Right Adhesive Melters for Your Packaging Application
Typically, hot-melt adhesives are manually fed (automated systems are available for higher volume operations) into the tank or hopper of an adhesive melter. As the adhesive is heated and melted, it is pumped through hoses from the tank to a dispensing gun where it is applied to the package.
Beyond basic functionality, packagers should consider specific requirements that will impact their choice of melter, including the following.