Adhesive pattern control

The MCP-4 is a low-cost, full-featured adhesive system pattern control from Valco. Offers 4 channel outputs, each capable of multiple glue patterns, 4 product sensor inputs, and optional integral automatic glue flow control.

Oct 31, 2005

Can be used with a selection of Valco’s cold-glue or hot-melt adhesive dispensing valves, including high-speed noncontact, spot-gluing, fine-line gluing, and ribbon-pattern gluing. Applications include folding cartons, envelopes, paper folders, bags, corrugated boxes, and other high-speed converting requirements.

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