Nordson Corporation’s A20A spray gun is being replaced by the more advanced MEG®-IIrc spray gun in January 2013 as the best practice for the fast, accurate application of solventborne and waterborne can lacquers to two- and three-piece containers.

The NC-1 Driver from Nordson is a stand-alone gun driver that provides accurate electronic monitoring of spray gun operation in metal packaging and other container coating applications.  

Nordson’s MiniBlue II series of high-speed hot melt adhesive dispensing applicators combine unique module and solenoid technology to provide long operating life.

A simple, flexible non-contact corrugated gluing station from Nordson improves production efficiency while maintaining bond quality.

FROM PACK EXPO 2008: Touted as a possible replacement for labels on glass bottles, Hartness Inks (www.hartness-inks.com) showcased its Uvaclear™ coating technology.

Nordson has added EcoPattern™ technology to its highly successful PatternJet™ hot melt adhesive labeling system.

The Nordson Braille Adhesive Application System features a three-module e.dot gun, a specially developed electronic Braille code pattern controller and a Nordson adhesive melter.

AltaBlue TT adhesive melters, from Nordson Corporation. provide an all-electric adhesive application for product assembly, packaging and paperboard converting operations.

Suitable for many basic packaging applications, Nordson’s Classic IX Adhesive Melt System includes a 9-L melter, ClassicBlue™ guns, and thermostatically controlled hoses.

Nordson’s Power of Choice programs provide packagers with a variety of options for acquiring new and like-new adhesive dispensing equipment without an upfront capital expenditure.

The IWKA Jones Top Load Cartoner is an intermittent-motion machine offering versatility in a mid-range machine.

The VanSco product line includes an extensive selection of dispensing valves and applicators, microprocessor-based glue system pattern controls, tanks, pumping systems, versatile mounting brackets, and a host of gluing system support equipment and options.

Nordson’s new LA 820 RC liquid adhesive dispensing electric guns are said to maintain consistent bead length in high-speed intermittent production, regardless of line speeds.

-Dual head rotary feeder with upstream magazine projection for easy carton loading -Robust frame construction -Casters for machine mobility -AB PLC control with operator interface -Encoder feedback for quick setup -Fully interlocked lexan safety covers -Heavy duty variable speed drive motor with AC inverter -Dual operator load station -Remote jog feature for ease of setup -Nordson hot melt glue applicator (Pro Blue series) -Multi Pitch capability -Spline shaft design for positive drive and smooth changeovers -Rapid three dimensional changeovers featuring quick length adjustment -Totally enclosed carton carrier chains

New ProBlue 15, 30, and 50 L adhesive melters from Nordson offer flexibility, reliability, durability, and performance for high-speed, high-volume packaging applications, including beverage, sift proof, tray forming, and wraparound case sealing.

The versatile new Cobra carton forming machine from Doboy features a unique blank transport mechanism that provides positive carton blank control from magazine picking through hot melt application to forming head placement.

Shure-Glue offers low-cost, compatible hot-melt systems and replacement parts for packaging, converting and printing industry applications.

Longford offers a machine that feeds and tips multifolded pharmaceutical leaflets onto other leaflets, backer cards, or carriers at speeds to 18ꯠ leaflets/hour with an accuracy of ± 1/32”.

A new Filter-Regulator Manifold assembly kit from Nordson contain all the parts required to supply the correct volumes of factory air to Nordson piston pump adhesive melters and pneumatic dispensing guns.

VersaBlue adhesive melters from Nordson Corp. (Duluth, GA) offer variable-speed AC motors and multiple pump selections to meet specific manufacturing requirements. Spur-gear pumps deliver maximum accuracy and flexibility.

Blue Series™ adhesive melters from Nordson (Duluth, GA) are compact and designed to maximize uptime and reduce operating costs. Piston-pump melters are rugged, flexible, and nonhanded to fit in most packaging lines.

Saturn in-line filters from Nordson (Duluth, GA) facilitate hot melt adhesive filter maintenance. The assembly-filter design and the ability to orient the filter allow for easy filter replacement in pressure-purged hot melt adhesive systems.

Using as many as 8 glue sensors in 4 zones, Nordson’s (Duluth, GA) VeriTec® G-NET verification system inspects adhesive beads for correct pattern and placement at line speeds to 2괌’/min.

Using hot melt or cold glue, Nordson’s (Duluth, GA) pallet stabilization system places adhesive on the corners of cases, cartons or bags as they are palletized.

A heat assembly with copper alloy promotes thermal conductivity in Nordson’s (Duluth, GA) zero-cavity adhesive dispensing gun. Good conductivity provides highly accurate cutoff and placement, with less stringing, according to the company.

Automatic hot melt adhesive dispensing handguns in Nordson’s (Duluth, GA) Select Series™ offer a choice of 1-, 2- or 4-module standard and 2- or 4-module low-profile configurations with spring- or air-closing technology.

New color-coded rings on the Saturn(TM) hot melt adhesive nozzles from Nordson (Duluth, GA) represent the nozzle dimensions, helping users select the correct replacement nozzle every time.

Feeding up to six gun modules without hoses, Nordson's (Duluth, GA) TG09 adhesive applicator sustains melt temperature and pressure for even and precise glue placement and cutoff, according to manufacturer.

Nordson's (Duluth, GA) new Seal Sentry(TM) verification system inspects hot melt beads to detect drifting, absence, or irregular shape. The unit can also measure bead size and placement even through compressed carton flaps.

SWF Machinery's (Sanger, CA) McDowell Model 101 is a heavy-duty case erector designed to erect and bottom-seal RSC, HSC, AFM and FOL box styles with p-s tape or a Nordson hot melt glue system.

Salwasser's (Reedley, CA) Model W-60 mechanical wraparound case former, loader and sealer reaches speeds of up to 18 cases/min and comes equipped with a 300-case horizontal magazine.