Your hot melt systems won’t last forever, but with the right care, they can last a lot longer. Unplanned downtime, service calls, and new parts can all be costly for your business. Instead of waiting until your hot melt system breaks, Vantage, our preventative adhesive equipment maintenance program, could help you avoid a lot of these problems.  

Regular adhesive equipment preventative maintenance can: 

  • Improve the efficiency and reliability of your machines 
  • Decrease unnecessary downtime 
  • Increase the longevity of your machines 
  • Decrease the need for emergency service calls by identifying potential issues sooner 

More About Our Hot Melt Equipment Service Program

To keep your hot melt system running smoothly, it needs regular adjustments and fine tuning.

Our Vantage service program includes: 

  • One year of coverage with a regular preventative maintenance schedule  
  • On-site appointments with trained service technicians 
  • A System Health Report with photos and recommendations 
  • Operator training for employees  
  • Discounted part costs  

What Preventative Maintenance Includes 

When one of our service technicians comes to your facility, they will spend time inspecting and services your machines.  

With each maintenance visit, our service technicians will: 

  • Evaluate the entire hot melt system including the tank, piston, gear pump, hose, applicator, and auto feed 
  • Drain and clean the tank 
  • Purge the system with the current adhesive  
  • Oil the pump (if applicable)  
  • Replace filters and clean debris from screens  
  • Review adhesive placement (if lines are operable) 

Why Vantage? 

As a part of APPLIED Adhesives, we have highly trained service technicians located throughout North America. These service team members have experience with various hot melt system models from numerous brands. Our team members also stay up to date with the latest technological advancements in the adhesive equipment space to offer cutting-edge service. 

In some cases, big manufacturers may not even answer your calls if you aren’t one of their biggest customers. With our hot melt systems maintenance program, you have a skilled technician on-site at your facility for regularly scheduled visits.  

We also offer parts at a discounted price for Vantage program members. They include OEM parts as well as in-house manufactured KEYSTONE hot melt parts that are compatible with the top brands.

Get Pricing

Fill out the form below to learn more about our Vantage program and get pricing. One of our team members will be in touch.  

Common Questions About Vantage: Our Adhesive Equipment Maintenance Program

That will depend on your equipment and how many lines you have. Most commonly, someone on our team will perform preventative maintenance for each machine on a semi-annual or quarterly basis.