Hot Melt Adhesive Troubleshooting Guide – Solutions to Common Problems Part 2

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

1. Temperature of Adhesive Too High 
2. Excessive Esxposure to Air

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS:

1. Remove Temperature 
2. Keep Pot Covered at All Times 

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

1. Temperature of Adhesive Too High 
2. Air Pressure Too High 
3. Incorrect Nozzle Position

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS:

1. Lower Temperature  
2. Lower Air Pressure 
3. Change Angle of Nozzle 

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

1. Temperature Too High 
2. Overheating Reservoir Walls 
3. Faulty Heating Control 
4. Oxidation of Adhesive 
5. Incompatible Adhesives 

SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS:

1. Lower Reservoir Temperature 
2. Keep Reservoir Full of Adhesive 
3. Check Control & Replace if Necessary 
4. Maintain Level of Adhesive in Reservoir. Keep Reservoir Covered With Adhesive. Nitrogen Blanket May be Necessary 
5. Change Adhesive, May Have to Flush System with Neutral Material