Applicators, Glue Guns

Hot Melt Application Systems

AdCo (UK) Limited are specialists in the application of hot melt adhesives for all industrial applications. From light to heavy usage, from small to large output demand, from hand to automatic applications AdCo Adhesives can supply and advise on the most cost effective and efficient methods of applying hot melt adhesives.

Whenever you want to update your adhesive system, or require a different hot melt, AdCo Adhesives will be pleased to assist you with sound technical and commercial advice.

See below for a selection from the wide range of Hot Melt applicators we supply.

Proflex Heavy Duty Glue Guns

HK818C GLUE GUN

HK-818

One of the most powerful stick glue guns on the market with 600 watt heaters, uses 18mm diameter glue sticks. Comes with a blow moulded carry case.

 
MT500

AdTech MT500

Utilising a 15mm glue stick via the comfortable palm trigger the MT 500 delivers over 3kg per hour of adhesive at a controlled operating temperature, aided by its 500 watt heater. A pneumatic powered version is also available

 

K2560

High performance 15mm glue gun with adjustable trigger pull, and temperature settings. Comes with a blow moulded carry case

 

 

 

HK818

MT500

K2560
Stick Size (mm) 18 15 15
Wattage 600 500 400
Fixed Thermostat (°C) - 195 -
Adjustable Thermostat (°C) 140-230 - 140-230
Thermostat Modules (°C)      
Output Capacity (kg / hr) 3> 3> 2>
Trigger (Finger Pull) 4 Palm 4
On / Off Switch Y - Y
Integral / Collapsible Stand I I I
Side Lugs N N N
Bench Mount Option N N N

 

Proflex Industrial Glue Guns

EG350-E

12mm glue gun with 500 watt rapid heat-up heaters. Plug in thermostat modules from 145°C-195°C available

 

K3360

12mm glue gun with 300 watt heaters, with adjustable temperature settings, and adjustable 4 finger trigger.

 

K2250

12mm glue gun with twist knob adjustable heat control and an adjustable 4 finger trigger. 220 watt heating capacity

 

K2260

Similar to the K2250, but the adjustable heat control is set with a screwdriver provided, to prevent unauthorised temperature adjustment

 

 

EG350-E

K3360

K2250

K2260
Stick Size (mm) 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12
Wattage 500 300 220 220
Fixed Thermostat (°C) - - - -
Adjustable Thermostat (°C) - 140-230 140-220 140-220
Thermostat Modules (°C) 145-195 - - -
Output Capacity (kg / hr) 2> 2> 1.8 1.8
Trigger (Finger Pull) 2 4 4 4
On / Off Switch N Y Y Y
Integral / Collapsible Stand I I C C
Side Lugs N N N N
Bench Mount Option N N N N

Proflex Professional Glue Guns

AdTech HD200

A lightweight, well balanced comfortable 12mm glue gun, with ergonomically designed handle for medium to high application rates. 250 watt heating capacity.

 

K800 & K1000

Suitable for light industrial and professional use the K800 (80 watt) and K1000 (100 watt), are good performers, lightweight and comfortable to use.

 

AdTech CB900

A butane gas powered 12mm glue gun, which has the electrical equivalent to 250 watt heat capacity. Gives users total portability to use anywhere.

 

AdTech CB800

Lightweight butane powered unit, with gas level window and collapsible stand. Capable of delivering 1.2kg per hour from a 12mm glue stick.

 

 

HD200

K800/K1000

CB900

CB800
Stick Size (mm) 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12
Wattage 250 80/100 Gas Gas
Fixed Thermostat (°C) 200 195 204 195
Adjustable Thermostat (°C) - - - -
Thermostat Modules (°C) - - - -
Output Capacity (kg / hr) 2 <1/1 1.6 1
Trigger (Finger Pull) 4 4 2 4
On / Off Switch N Y 2 4
Integral / Collapsible Stand I/C C I C
Side Lugs N N N N
Bench Mount Option N N N N

PROFLEX Hot Melt Glue Sticks

Description Colour Open Time Hot Tack Softening Point Viscosity Diameter
Grade Seconds °C Poise MM
900 General purpose packaging grade Yellow 15-30 High 105 25-55 12,15,18,43
905 Multi-purpose grade with high tack Tan 25-45 High 102 27-55 12,15,18,43
930 Multi-purpose, and high flexible grade Clear Up to 60 High 90 30-45 12
935-LT Low temperature, general purpose grade Opaque White 20-45 Good 90 25-50 12
940 Very flexible with high tack & long open time Clear Up to 60 High 86 20-35 12
945 LV Low viscosity, high tack & flexible Clear Up to 60 Good 85 20-35 12, 15
950 Multi-purpose white grade White 20-45 High 96 20-35 12
970 General purpose clear grade. Aggressive tack Clear Up to 60 V/High 95 75-110 12,15,18,43
975 High performance clear grade Clear Up to 60 V/High 98 70-120 12,15,18,43
980 Flexible with high tack and medium open time Translucent Yellow 20-40 V/High 91 35-55 12,15,18,43
985 High performance grade for difficult surfaces Tan 20-40 V/High 90 45-90 12,15,18,43

 

The Princess Low Temperature Glue Gun

low temp glue gun
  • Fast effective bonding
  • Safe…. operates at low temperature
  • Uses patented ‘Oval’ glue sticks
  • Bonds a variety of materials in seconds
  • Insulated nozzle
  • Integral stand
  • Gun Suitable for the Smallest Hand
  • Optional glue stand with drip pad to increase stability and cleanliness (as illustrated)

AdCo are pleased to reintroduce, to the UK, the ‘Original’ Princess low temperature glue gun, which is manufactured by Adhesive Technologies Inc, for use in Education, and Arts, Craft & Technology. The Princess Glue Gun with the unique Proflex Oval Low Temperature Glue Sticks will safely bond a wide variety of materials in seconds.

Now available with a optional functional glue stand with drip pad to increase stability and cleanliness.

Total Melt, Cartridge & Bulk Systems

 

AdCo offer a comprehensive range of total-melt, cartridge, and bulk systems, including:

 

HUBNER MS150

Suitable for use with granular and pillow form hot melt adhesives. A variable thermostat allows for application temperatures of 60°C to 190 °C. A range of nozzles is also available, as is a pre-melt tank to speed up heating times.

 

TR Series

The TR Series of glue guns allows for the application of hot melts in granular, pillow, slug and PUR hot melts in cartridge form. Bead or swirl spray guns are available.

 
bulk hot melt

BULK APPLICATORS

AdCo, have for several years been a distributor for Nordson, and were one of the first in the UK to offer their new DuraBlue® system of hot melt applicators, for bead or swirl spray applications The DuraBlue® is a robust and functional tank system, with a variety of tank capacities from 4 to 100 litres, and even the basic entry level system is capable of running two hoses and guns.

These totally electric melter units have digital displays of all heating zones, and features which include self diagnostic checks and times for automatic daily start-up. Demonstrations of the bead or swirl spray applicators available upon request.
 
steinel glue gun

Steinel PURGlue 50

A unique cordless hot melt adhesive system, that offers not only a compact and cost effective applicator, but all the benefits of the latest reactive polyurethane hot melt (PUR) technology, with its capability of giving high performance structural bonds to a wide variety of substances.

The PURGlue 50 system utilises a re-sealable adhesive cartridge, which includes a ball-check valve in the nozzle for precise applications. The PURGlue 50 gun can be used in cordless amd can be used for up to 20 minutes without the need to re-heat Re-heating stations are also available for continual adhesive applications.

PUR adhesives have all the fast setting advantages of hot melt adhesives, and upon ageing the adhesive reacts with moisture in the substrates to give a high performance structural bond, that is resistant to many chemicals and stable at temperature from -40°c to +100°c. PURGlue 50 is suitable for interior and exterior applications.

AdCo (UK) Ltd, and its appointed agents, are the UK's exclusive distributors for the Steinel PURGlue 50 System.

AdCo Bulk Hot Melts

Description

Form

 Colour Open Time Softening Point Viscosity Application
Grade   Seconds °C Poise  
GRANULES, PELLETS AND SLATS FORM GRADES            
H3023 Long open time with aggressive hot tack G.P.S Tan 6-12 68 13-16 145-175
H3027 Fast setting. High softening point. Low viscosity G.P.S Light Tan 1-3 115 4-6 150-180
H3034 High hot tack, medium viscosity G.P.S Light Tan 2-5 95 7-10 150-175
H3036 Fast setting. High tack. Low viscosity G.P.S Light Tan 1-3 98 7-10 145-175
H3037 Medium viscosity with long hot tack G.P.S Light Tan 2-3   11-18 145-180
H3172 Fast setting. High tack & softening point G.P.S Light Tan 1-3 102 4-6 145-180
H3180 Fast setting. High tack & softening point G.P.S Light Tan 1-3 115 14-20 145-175
H3149 Clear edge-banding / hard wood lipping grade G.P.S Clear Med/Long 100 14-20 160-210
             
PRESSURE SENSITIVE GRADES            
H3049 Aggressive hot tack. Spray or bead applications Blocks Tan P.S 70 8-12 150-185
H3110 High tack. Spray or bead applications Blocks Tan P.S 75 15 145-175
H3128 Pressure sensitive grades. Spray or bead application Blocks Off White P.S 85 14-20 160-175
H3136 Spray Jettable PS in pillow form Pillow Pale Yellow P.S 94 57 160-170
H3191 Polyolefin grade, sprayable. Long open time. High softening point Pillow Amber 2 mins 110 278 150 - 170

 

 


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