Glue Machinery Corporation, ATFS, Automatic Hot Melt Tank Filling System, Air Venturi-Activated

Description

  1. Overview
    1. Automatically replenishes adhesive to the desired level in hot melt equipment.
    2. Automatic "on demand" filling of the hot melt unit.
    3. Removes an operator from the hot melt supply unit area.
    4. Nozzle plugging and system contamination is virtually eliminated.
    5. Less thermal shock to the hot melt system.
  2. Operation
    1. Hot melt tanks require frequent adhesive re-filling; if the operator does not refill the hot melt supply unit often enough, there can be insufficient time to melt and condition the adhesive, resulting in equipment down time and employees waiting until the hopper temperature returns to setpoint.
    2. Installation of an automatic tank filling system reduces all of the above problems, resulting in lower repair costs and higher production rates.
    3. The atfs utilizes an air venturi-activated suction to pick up the solid hot melt adhesive from a bulk container and convey it by air pressure to the hopper.
  3. Specifications
    1. Automatically feeds hot melt units up to 20 feet vertically and 100 feet horizontally.
    2. Transfer rates depend upon adhesive size.
    3. Vortex cap 20.72” total height.
    4. Installed 15.5” tall, 7.5” x 7.5” square.
  4. Benefits
    1. Minimizes adhesive contamination for increased uptime.
    2. On-demand adhesive replenishment saves operator time and prevents thermal shock to the adhesive.