August 9, 2024
No company wants to deal with unnecessary downtime because they didn’t follow proper maintenance for their equipment. When hot melt glue systems start to decrease in efficiency, the whole company can suffer. One way to keep these machines up and running is to replace the filters for the hot melt glue machine regularly. But how often is good enough?
Types of Hot Melt Filters
To begin, you need to understand the different types of hot melt filters for these machines as they have unique jobs and different requirements for when they need to be replaced.
Hot melt tank filters are typically located on the side of the tank. They are used to filter the adhesive in the tank before it is distributed to other parts of the system. The other type of hot melt adhesive filter is inline filters. Inline filters are placed between the hot melt hose and the gun. They are used to try to prevent adhesive char from getting into the guns and clogging the hot melt nozzles. Together, these two types of hot melt glue filters help the system run smoothly and efficiently.
Why It Is Important to Change Your Hot Melt Filter
Eventually, it will be time to replace your hot melt adhesive filter. If you wait too long to do so, it could be problematic. The filters are designed to prevent contaminants from spreading into the machine and ensure the appropriate flow of adhesive to other parts of the system.
Over time, contaminants will build up in the filters and the dispersion of adhesive to other parts of the system becomes inhibited. The machine’s efficiency will decline, and it will no longer be working at its optimum level. If the hot melt filters are not replaced in time, it could also cause damage to parts of the system and unnecessary downtime for the business. Both are a waste of your time and money. Filters are also generally inexpensive and readily available, so replacing hot melt adhesive filters regularly is usually in your best interest.
How Often Should I Replace Hot Melt Filters?
To keep your machine running efficiently, you need to replace your hot melt filters regularly. In general, you should replace the hot melt tank filter about every year. Replace inline hot melt filers about every three months. To avoid downtime, you should have clean filters on hand for a quick replacement.
Of course, heavy use, poor maintenance, or faulty machines may require more frequent hot melt filter replacements. Other reasons you may need to change your hot melt filters can include:
- You had to increase the bar air pressure significantly
- The adhesive is not coming out as it should
- You just changed your adhesive
Even if you know the signs of a dirty filter, knowing exactly when to replace hot melt filters can still be a challenge. Fortunately, we have hot melt tank service technicians available to assist you. They can assess the state of your machine, change your hot melt filters, and flush out your system for you.
Time to Replace Your Hot Melt Filter?
If you think it is time to replace your hot melt glue filter or you want another filter on hand, we want to help. We carry a diverse collection of hot melt filters for various machines. Our catalog also includes replacement hot melt filters for Nordson® glue machines. These products are compatible with Nordson machines but can often save you money.
Speak with one of our team members today to get started.
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