Patent ID: 8225963
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: B05C

Abstract:
1. An integrated system for the processing of low application temperature hot melt adhesives comprising: (a) a low application temperature hot melt adhesive selected from the group consisting of ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene n-butyl acrylate, isotactic polypropylene, atactic polypropylene, styrene-isoprene, styrene-ethylene-butylene block copolymer and mixtures thereof; (b) a melt tank having a interior cavity adapted to receive said adhesive, wherein the melt tank comprises a heating means and is connected to a dispensing pump; (c) an auto feed device integrally connected to the melt tank; and (d) a hose connected to the melt tank, and the hose is a transporting means for said adhesive onto a substrate surface; wherein the hot melt adhesive is automatically fed by the auto feed device into the melt tank; and wherein the melt tank comprises heating elements that are controlled to reach a maximum operating temperature of 250° F.