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Hot melt adhesive is a solid form of thermoplastic resin. When heated, it turns into a liquid that can be applied to various surfaces. Once cooled, the adhesive solidifies and...

Correct maintenance of your hot melt adhesive system is essential for optimum performance and to lengthen the lifespan of your equipment, however, an incomplete or untimely maintenance schedule can lead...

A hot melt hose is a vital part of any hot melt system, and its performance can degrade over time. While the need to replace hot melt parts can be...

Clogged hot melt glue nozzles can be a severe problem for any business that relies on hot melt adhesives. If your nozzle becomes clogged, it can cause production delays and... 

The average cost of downtime in manufacturing is approximately £12,000 per incident, with many small businesses experiencing over 800 hours of downtime each year. There are many causes of manufacturing...

Degraded adhesives are a routine headache in hot melt adhesive applications, and letting the situation get out of hand can result in a range of negative impacts. These include damage...

In the manufacturing industry, the original equipment effectiveness (OEE) has a significant impact on the success of a product. Downtime of vital equipment reduces the OEE, impacting productivity and leading

A Hot Melt System (HMS), will need draining whenever a new type of glue is used in the system. Thorough drainage – which is simply releasing the glue from the

Regular maintenance prevents the build-up of degraded adhesive ‘char’ around the tank, hoses, and guns /nozzles of hot melt adhesive systems. This, in turn, ensures the quality of the adhesive,