3 Specifications
3.1 Electrical
Input voltage ----------------------- 230 VAC single phase
Frequency--------------------------- 50/60 Hz
Power Required -------------------- KB30: 3000 W
(Hoses not included) -------------- KB50: 4200 W
---------------------------------------- KB100: 4700 W
Additional System Wattage ------ KB30/50/100: 25-30 W/ft per Hose
---------------------------------------- KB30/50/100: 200–600 W/Applicator
Circuit Breaker Rating ------------ KB30: 30 A @ 230 VAC
---------------------------------------- KB50/100: 40 A @ 230 VAC
Parent machine interface circuit
3.2 Physical
System Type------------------------ Bulk Tank
Operating Air----------------------- None
Pump Type ------------------------- Positive Displacement Gear Pump
Pump-Drive Mechanism---------- All-Electric Motor
Pump Pressure Regulation ------- Pump-Mounted Flow Control Valve
Tank Capacity---------------------- 30 lb (13.6 kg)
---------------------------------------- 50 lb (22.7 kg)
---------------------------------------- 100 lb (45.4 kg)
Hose Capacity---------------------- All: 1–2 Handgun Hoses
---------------------------------------- KB30: 1–5 Automatic Head Hoses
---------------------------------------- KB50/100: 1–6 Automatic Head Hoses
Weight (full)------------------------ KB30: 95 lb (43.1 kg)
---------------------------------------- KB50: 110 lb (50 kg)
---------------------------------------- KB100: 185 lb (83.9 kg)
3.3 Performance
Warm-up Time--------------------- 30–45 minutes
Maximum Melt Rate*------------- KB30: 40 lb/hr (18.1 kg/hr)
---------------------------------------- KB50/100: 60 lb/hr (27.2 kg/hr)
Adhesive Viscosity---------------- Maximum 70,000 centipoise
* Maximum melt rates vary with different adhesive types.
6 KB30, KB50 and KB100 Series Hot Melt Units 19600-159 Rev. A 04/09/09 © Copyright Astro Packaging 2009