Glossary
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A product feature that prevents the parent machine from operating before the
hot melt system is ready.
A device that controls the dispensing of material.
An adhesive that remains tacky after curing or setting.
The time between when the gun is signaled to start and when the adhesive
flow actually begins.
Output signal frequency, often from an encoder, tach generator or similar
device.
The amount of material a pump can deliver per unit of time.
A Nordson program which offers factory rebuilt equipment at a reduced cost
in exchange for the customer's old equipment.
An adjustable device for maintaining pressure at the preset valve.
A safety device designed to release pressure if it exceeds a preset level.
A temperature‐sensing device that changes resistance at a predetermined
rate in response to changes in temperature.
A special case of Key‐to‐line or Gear‐to‐line, often applied to air control for
piston pumps.
Part of an automatic extrusion gun, the service block supplies the needed air,
adhesive and heat to make the gun operate.
The time required for a material to reach a set state after being applied in a
fluid state.
A mechanical or electrical device used to switch a 4‐way air valve.
A common shape of adhesive.
A nozzle that applies a film of adhesive instead of a bead.
An air control valve actuated by an electromagnetic coil.
Parent Machine Interlock
(PMI)
Pattern Control
Pressure‐Sensitive
Adhesive
Pull‐in Time
Pulses Per Minute
Pumping Rate
Rebuild and Exchange
(RBX)
Regulator
Relief Valve
Resistance Temperature
Detector (RTD
)
Run‐up
Service Block
Setting Time
Shifter Assembly
Slats
Slot Nozzle
Solenoid Valve